ST141 - Mobile Cranes

Safety Talk

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ST141 - Mobile Cranes

Question 1

Which of the following are common causes of accidents with mobile cranes?

Boom coming into contact with structures and buildings

Contact with power lines

Being struck by lightning

A lack of concentration on the part of the operator

Answers on Page 2 of the Safety Talk

Question 2

If you find any faults with the crane or the lifting gear, what should you do?

Report it at the end of your shift

Tell your supervisor immediately

Record them in the Daily Check Report

Answers on Page 4 of the Safety Talk

Question 3

What are some of the things you can do to prevent accidental load contact?

Use a tag line

Don’t handle large loads in high winds

Use smooth control actions

Answers on Page 5 of the Safety Talk

Question 4

The only time you are permitted to travel a load over a person’s head is if you get permission from your supervisor.

True False

Answers on Page 7 of the Safety Talk

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