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| The following
was presented , in part, at the Construction Safety Council's 13th
Annual Construction Safety Conference & Exposition, February 2003,
in Rosemont, Illinois. |
This presentation
is recommended for the site supervisor or safety person. Workers around
cranes - laborers, carpenters, supervisors - are at more risk than crane
operators are for deaths or injuries. Whether you are a crane rental service,
a general contractor, or a company whose employees sometimes work around
cranes, you have responsibilities. Critical topics include selection of
a crane, daily inspections, communication between site management and
the crane operator, and supervision of the crane operator. Also covered
are basic crane components and their functions, hazards associated with
crane operations, and regulations that address the hazards.
Introduction
Crane
Selection, Site Review & Set-Up
Hazards
of Working Around Cranes
Mobile
Crane Inspection
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