1. Lorry Loader and Small Hydraulic Cranes Operator Skills

2. Things to look out for during Pre–use checks

3. 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

5. 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?

6. Signals (BS7121)

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

8. Controls Boom extension Rotator Grab function3 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

9. 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

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

11. 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

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