1. Overhead
Crane Safety

2. Objectives The following topics will be reviewed
Requirements to operate cranes
Daily inspection
Operation of C-Hooks
Operation of Sheet lifters
Operation of Magnets
Using Chains
Pallet Lifter
Using Plate Dogs
Using Spreader Beams

3. Requirements to Operate a Crane
Currently Trained & Certified by Olympic Steel
Not under the influence of Drugs, Alcohol or Medications

4. Pre Shift inspection
Operate all of the controls to insure they operate correctly
Inspect the following from the floor
Hook
Shives
Cables
Drum

5. What To Look For Controls that respond and operate correctly Cables
Kinking
Crushes
Breaks
Broken Wires
Unwinding
Bird Caging

6. What to look for Drum Hook Shives
Cables rapping straight, not overlapping and not unwinding
Hook
Safety Latch is in place & closes correctly
Hooks opened more then 15% at the throat or twisted more then 10deg from the plane shall be taken out of service.
Shives
Not Damaged
Cables traveling through correctly

7. Documentation of Inspection
Check off inspection sheet
Make notes of problems
Inform your Supervisor of any problems noted during inspection
If crane is deemed unsafe, take it out of service & do not use it until it is repaired

8. General Crane Safety
Conduct inspections at least at the beginning of shift or if it is the first time you are using that day.
If you are unfamiliar how to use a certain lifting device get instructions from your supervisor before using.
Keep yourself and others out of pinch points, out from under loads and out of potential impact areas.
Wear gloves if you must touch the load

9. General Crane Safety
Conduct a Quick inspection of the crane & all lifting devices before each use
Insure the Crane & Lifting Device can handle the weight of the load
Remember 1 TON = 2000 lbs.
Never conduct a side pull
Never Shock or jerk a load
Identify other personnel & trip hazards in the area you are operating in

10. C-Hooks Always position throat of C-hook over center of coil
Always stand to front or rear of the closed side of the c-hook
Never allow anyone to stand in front of, behind or next to the open side of the coil.
Never place the coil on the banding clips.

11. Sheet Lifters Never try to make a lift on the widest part of the steel
Insure the teeth are totally under the steel before lifting the load
Insure the steel is straight in the sheet lifter and not angled
Never allow anyone to stand in front or behind the sheet lifter
Never place hands under a load to move cribbing

12. Sheet Lifter Danger Areas
Behind a loaded sheet lifter.
In front of a loaded the sheet lifter.
Under the sheet lifter.

13. Don't be be the
JACK ASS!

14. Magnets Always store magnet on a clean area Do not bang magnet around
Stay out of pinch points & under load
6 Factors that affect lifts with magnets
Charge of Magnet
Surface area of magnet that is making contact with steel, must be at least 65% or greater
How clean magnet is
How clean steel is
Thickness of steel
Weight of object

15. Chains Do not expose to sudden shock
Store on the rack or wall to prevent unnecessary damage
One damaged link could cause the chain to break. Inspect at least the first time you use it every shift for:
elongated links
bent links
worn links
cracks
crushed links

16. Pallet Lifters Inspect pallet before use to insure it is in good shape
Insure material is stable on pallet and will not spill
Keep all personnel away from all sides when off the ground
Lift only as high as needed to clear the tallest obstacle.

17. Plate Dogs Insure completely under plate and balanced
Stand back & lift an inch off ground & check to see if balanced
If not balanced set down and lift
Always give yourself and others several feet in case the plate shifts on the dogs
Store dogs & chains off the floor

18. Spreader Beams
Give yourself and others a lot of of room with this device
Insure completely under plate and balanced
Stand back & lift an inch off ground & check to see if balanced
If not balanced set down and lift again

19. Review All operators must be certified
Only use lifting devises you are familiar with and trained to use
Document the pre-shift inspection
Conduct a quick inspection of the crane & lifting devices before every use
Keep yourself & other out of danger areas(pinch point, possible impact areas)
Be alert for trip hazards & other employees.

20. Crane Safety,
its up to you!