Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01588:front:0:p36
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01588
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 98064–100695

means are provided by which the persons being lifted or suspended can safely exit from the plant in the event of a failure in its normal operation.
Crane work boxes or personnel cradles should have:
       the SWL, tare mass, maximum number of occupants and design registration number marked on the work box or personnel cradle
       gates that are inward opening only, self-closing and provided with a latch to prevent unintentional opening
       fall-arrest anchorage points, and
       sides not less than one metre high.
When using a crane work box or personnel cradle the crane should:
       be equipped with a secondary back-up system to prevent the load from falling if the primary lifting device fails
       have a minimum rated capacity of at least twice the total load of the work box or personnel cradle and its contents
       have levers and foot pedals fitted with a constant pressure system that stops the crane's motions when the operator removes pressure from the controls, and
       if fitted with a free fall facility have the free fall function positively locked out to prevent inadvertent activation.
In addition to the above the service history of the crane work box or personnel cradle should be checked to ensure it is has been maintained and is safe to use.
The crane should be fitted with an emergency stop device which:
       removes the energy supply to the crane and brings the crane to a complete stop when activated
       is readily visible and coloured red
       is easily accessible and located so the operator will not be exposed to other hazards when activating the device, and
       locks in the stop position when activated and requires a manual reset.
Further information on emergency stops is in the Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace.
The braking efficiency of the hoisting drive train should be tested before the first use of a work box or personnel cradle each day by hoisting and holding a load not less than twice the maximum hoisted load of the loaded work box or personnel cradle.
When working from a work box or personnel cradle, procedures should be in place to ensure:
       the rated capacity of the work box or personnel cradle is not exceeded
       the work box or personnel cradle is not suspended over people
       the work box or personnel cradle is designed for the task and securely attached to 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