Crane Maintenance and Safety Practices

Construction overhead crane repair that follow crane manufacturer guidelines and establish a preventative maintenance routine extend the lifespan of their equipment, reduce repairs and ensure adherence to safety standards. But, in addition to following a proper maintenance routine, construction and project managers must ensure that their crew members have comprehensive training for crane operations and possess a strong culture of safety awareness.

Preventative maintenance tasks like daily inspections and weekly or monthly service tasks provide early detection of problems that could impact the performance of a crane and create hazards for crew members. These tasks can include testing the crane’s load limits, inspecting structural components and ensuring all safety devices are functioning properly.

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A thorough inspection of a crane can also help identify environmental hazards that could impact the weight of each load and increase the risk of tip-overs or collisions with surrounding buildings, power lines and other equipment. Identifying these environmental hazards is critical to the safe operation of a crane.

Additionally, making sure the crane is set up on stable ground and using correctly sized and constructed pads or cribbing is critical to stabilizing a load during transport. This is especially important when working on soft or uneven ground conditions where the crane may shift during operation. Also, ensuring that the crane is clear of overhead obstructions is critical. For example, if a crane is located too close to a power line, this can cause the line to become energized or, in worst case scenarios, lead to an electrocution.

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