cranes,heavy equipment
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Crane, Heavy Equipment from COSH Seminar..Not my own work, tho i hope it may help others by uploading it.TRANSCRIPT
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CRANE/HEAVY EQUIPMENTCRANE/HEAVY EQUIPMENTSAFETYSAFETY
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Construction Accident Construction Accident Electrocutions of Crane Operator and Crew Members
Date: March 31, 1993
Casualty: 2 Fatalities
Description:Wire rope of a Crawler Crane contacted a7,200 - volt conductor of an overhead power line.
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CRANE TYPESCRANE TYPESMOBILE CRANETOWER CRANEBARGE CRANEOVERHEAD TRAVELING CRANEETC.
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OPERATOR’S OPERATOR’S QUALIFICATION & QUALIFICATION &
CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION 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.
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INSPECTION & TESTINGINSPECTION & TESTING THIRD PARTY INSPECTION
– ACCREDITED AGENCY BY DOLE/BWC….ACEL– YEARLY OR AFTER MODIFICATION, ALTERATION,REPAIRS, TRANSFER OR RE-
INSTALL…– 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
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WORK NEAR ELECTRIC WORK NEAR ELECTRIC POWERLINESPOWERLINES
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80 10 20 30 40 50
Backhoes
Bulldozer
Roller
Tractor Shovel
Concrete Mixer
Pile Driver
Dumptruck
Others
Accidents in Construction Workby Types of Machinery (Japan)
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Accidents by Causes
Poor techniques (insufficient training) - 35%
Insufficient guiding & signalling - 14.1%
Insufficient measures to keep outthe 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%
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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 inUsing Construction Machinery
Full Understanding of Machine Conditions and Maintenance
Safe Operations
Safety Management at Work Sites
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Full Understanding of MachineConditions and Maintenance
•Do not perform any work on a machine unless you are authorized and qualified to do so.
•Read the manufacturer’s service and operator’s manuals.
General Procedures
•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
Operator’s cab
Daily inspections are conducted mainly by operators.
Air tanks
Gauges and other controls
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Safe Operations
Conforming Safety BEFORE Work
TESDACertified
Operations by qualified personnel
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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 tank-filling 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 operator’s 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 ofsafety officer at construction sites.
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Work qualifications and education
•Skills training courses
•Safety and health education