ObjectivesObjectives 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

Requirements to Operate a Requirements to Operate a CraneCrane Currently Trained & Certified by

Olympic Steel Not under the influence of Drugs,

Alcohol or Medications

Pre Shift inspectionPre Shift inspection

Operate all of the controls to insure they operate correctly

Inspect the following from the floor– Hook– Shives– Cables– Drum

What To Look ForWhat To Look For

Controls that respond and operate correctly

Cables– Kinking– Crushes– Breaks– Broken Wires– Unwinding– Bird Caging

What to look forWhat to look for Drum

– 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

Documentation of InspectionDocumentation 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

General Crane SafetyGeneral 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

General Crane SafetyGeneral 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

C-HooksC-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.

Sheet LiftersSheet 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

Sheet Lifter Danger AreasSheet Lifter Danger Areas

In front of a loaded In front of a loaded the sheet lifter.the sheet lifter.

In front of a loaded In front of a loaded the sheet lifter.the sheet lifter.

Under the sheet lifter.Under the sheet lifter.Under the sheet lifter.Under the sheet lifter.

Behind a loaded sheet lifter.Behind a loaded sheet lifter.

MagnetsMagnets 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

ChainsChains 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

Pallet LiftersPallet 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.

Plate DogsPlate 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

Spreader BeamsSpreader 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

Review 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.