Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01588:front:0:p37
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01588
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Character Range: 100467–103224

the crane
       the work box or personnel cradle, lifting attachments and records have been inspected by a competent person and deemed safe prior to use
       the work box or personnel cradle is only used to lift workers and materials necessary to carry out the work
       the crane is suitably stabilised while the work box or personnel cradle is used
       the crane is not used to simultaneously raise, lower or suspend another load while the work box or personnel cradle is suspended from it
       the crane operator remains at the controls of the crane
       there is direct visual communication or other equally effective method of communication between the crane operator and personnel in work box or personnel cradle
       movements of the work box or personnel cradle are at slow speeds with minimum acceleration and deceleration
       flammable liquids and oxygen and acetylene cylinders are correctly secured and no more than the minimum quantities sufficient to carry out the work are carried
       if flammable liquids or gases are carried a suitable fire extinguisher is also carried
       workers are attached to the anchorage by a lanyard and harness unless the work box or personnel cradle is fully enclosed
       the work box or personnel cradle is not used in high winds or other adverse weather conditions, like electrical storms, which could affect the safety of workers
       personnel do not enter or leave the work box or personnel cradle when elevated except in an emergency unless:
        a risk analysis shows this means of access is safer than all other alternative means
        the structural adequacy of the landing area has been established and the landing area is clear
        an appropriate work procedure has been developed and implemented for the operation
       where the landing is on the edge of a structure the:
        maximum gap between the work box or personnel cradle and landing does not exceed 100 mm
        work box or personnel cradle is secured to a suitable point on the landing, and
        access and egress does not take place unless a fall arrest harness is properly worn and attached to a suitable anchorage on the structure.
Information on crane work boxes is provided in the Information Sheet: Crane-lifted work boxes and the Code of Practice: Managing the risks of falls at workplaces.

    7.3           Other lifting Equipment
Lifting equipment like spreaders, slings and hooks used on shore and on board vessels to raise, suspend and lower loads should be well maintained and regularly inspected and tested. Shipboard cranes maintenance records should be checked and any issues with the lifting equipment corrected before they are used.

Loose gear for lifting