CRANE/HEAVY EQUIPMENT

SAFETY

Construction Accident
Electrocutions of Crane Operator and Crew Members
Date:
March 31, 1993
Casualty:
2 Fatalities
Description:
Wire rope of a Crawler
Crane contacted a
7,200 - volt conductor of
an overhead power line.

CRANE TYPES
MOBILE

CRANE
TOWER CRANE
BARGE CRANE
OVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANE
ETC.

OPERATORS
QUALIFICATION &
CERTIFICATION

VISION TEST 20/30 IN ONE EYE & 20/50 IN THE

OTHER (CORRECTED & UNCORRECTED), NORMAL
DEPTH PERCEPTION, FIELD OF VISION & COLOR
VISION.
SUFFICIENT STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, AGILITY,
COORDINATION & RESPONSIVENESS TO MEET THE
DEMANDS OF THE EQUIPMENT OPERATION.
ADEQUATE HEARING.
NO PHYSICAL DEFECTS OR EMOTIONAL DISORDERS.
NO EVIDENCE OF SEIZURES OR LOSS OF PHYSICAL
CONTROL.
LTO LICENSE & TESDA/ACEL CERTIFICATE.

INSPECTION & TESTING

THIRD PARTY INSPECTION

ACCREDITED AGENCY BY DOLE/BWC.ACEL
YEARLY OR AFTER MODIFICATION, ALTERATION,REPAIRS, TRANSFER OR REINSTALL
LOAD TESTING= 125% ABOVE THE MAX. LOAD
INTERNAL INSPECTION
BEFORE USING ON SITE.
MONTHLY
ITEMS:
HOISTING & LOWERING
TROLLEY TRAVEL
SWING MOTION
BRAKES & CLUTCHES
LIMIT-LOCKING & SAFETY DEVICES
ASSEMBLY, FOUNDATION & ERECTION
CONTROL OPERATIONS
RUNNING GEAR & DRIVES
ALL OTHER MECHANISM PERTINENT TO THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE
EQUIPMENT

WORK NEAR ELECTRIC

POWERLINES

Accidents in Construction Work

by Types of Machinery (Japan)

Accidents by Causes
Poor techniques (insufficient training) - 35%
Insufficient guiding & signalling - 14.1%
Insufficient measures to keep out
the hazardous area - 7.6%
Improper use (not for the designated purpose) - 6.6%
Management faults - 5.8%
Insufficient inspection & maintenance - 4.7%
Improper use - 4.7%
Others - 21.5%

Why is SAFETY important to YOU?

3 BIG REASONS:
ACCIDENTS DISABLE AND KILL
ACCIDENTS COST
ACCIDENTS CAN BE AVOIDED

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Measures to Secure SAFETY in

Using Construction Machinery
Full Understanding of Machine
Conditions and Maintenance
Safe Operations
Safety Management
at Work Sites

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Full Understanding of Machine

Conditions and Maintenance
General Procedures
Do not perform any work on a machine unless
you are authorized and qualified to do so.
Read the manufacturers service and operators
manuals.
Attach a DO NOT OPERATE tag or similar
warning tag before performing maintenance.
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Prepare the Work Area

Choose a clean level
work area.
Make certain there is
adequate
light
and
ventilation.
Clean the walking and
working surfaces.

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Prepare Yourself
Wear all the protective
clothing the job requires.
Safety glasses, goggles or
a face shield are always
needed for eye protection.
Wear gloves and safety
shoes
when
handling
wooden blocks, wire rope
or sharp-edged metal.
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Daily Checks
Before the Start of
Operations

Brakes and clutches

Safety devices
Fuel and engine oil
Water
Air tanks
Operators cab
Gauges and other
controls

Daily inspections are conducted mainly by operators.

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Safe Operations
Conforming Safety BEFORE Work
Operations by
qualified personnel
TESDA
Certified

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 Wearing safe clothing

and protective equipment
Hard hat
Safety shoes
Safety glasses, goggles or
face shield
Gloves
Hearing protection
Reflective clothing
Respirator or filter mask
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 Knowing the working area

Location of slopes
Open trenches
Drop-offs or overhangs
Soil conditions
Rocks and stumps
Exact location of any
buried and/or overhead
electrical, gas, telephone,
water, sewer, or other
utilities.
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 Meeting with others

involved to organize work
arrangements

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 Precautions in getting
in and out of machines
Maintain a 3 point
contact.
Face the machine
when either mounting
or dismounting.
Never jump on or off
the machine.
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Conforming Safety AFTER Work

Filling fuel tank
Stop the engine
Do not refuel
near open fires
No smoking
Conduct tankfilling operations
outdoors
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 Parking places
Park on flat
surfaces that offer
a solid foundation.
Do not park at a
site where
mudslides may
occur.
Lower the bucket
to the ground.
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 Precautions
in leaving the
operators cab
Stop the machine.
Lower the working device to the ground.
Discharge any remaining pressure.
Move operating levers to neutral.
Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
Lock the door.
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Safety Management
at Work Sites
Organization for
safety management
Appointment of
safety officer at
construction sites.

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 Work qualifications
and education
Skills training courses
Safety and health
education

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