Lorry Loader and Small Hydraulic Cranes Operator Skills

Things to look out for during Pre–use checks

Machine Specifications Stabilisers-outriggers must be fully extended and locked in position Length, width, and weight of the boat affect the stability of the MHOC. The boat must never exceed the 70 heeling angle (boat cranes) Check the machines load plate for details of range

The Lifting Plan An inspection of the load and landing area The overall weight of the load including any effect of rain, ice and snow Size, types and shape of the load Possible fragmentation of the load The centre of gravity The need for a tag line The vulnerability of the load, is it fragile? What type of lifting accessory should be used?

Signals (BS7121)

This is what happens when you do not set up correctly!

Controls Boom extension Rotator Grab function 3 1 2 Palfinger and Atlas/Terex have different controls as the following pictures show. Firstly the Palfinger Make sure that the unit is active the red button should be out and the lights should be showing Boom extension Rotator Grab function Slew Main boom Second boom When the key is at outrigger position it is Only possible to operate them manually From the console Select the function that you want to use Outriggers out & Stabilisers down Remote Control Manual Control The picture of the head indicates the control for the function at the side of the vehicle where the operator is standing

Test lift The weather conditions are suitable There are any overhead obstructions The clamp is correctly rotated The clamp is correctly positioned The clamp is correctly gripping the load The load is stable & not likely to fall apart The lift is vertical The load is free to be lifted it’s not fixed down or joined to anything else All personnel are in a safe place

Electricity General Guidance You must make sure that you have done your risk assessment of the area

Chain & multi-leg slings These are made from various grades of steel and of various thickness to give different strengths. They can only be shortened by using the correct attachment such as shortening clutches

Read the signs or get 6 points on your licence This happened in Poland How fast before you cut the bridge in half?