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SOP Mobile Crane

Basanti Engineering provides approved safe operating procedures for mobile cranes. The procedures include thoroughly inspecting the crane, remaining in the operator cabin while loads are suspended, using grab irons and steps to access the crane, inspecting hooks and ensuring controls are neutral before starting. Operators must also check for obstructions, not exceed load chart capacities, barricade swing areas, center loads on hooks, use tag lines to guide loads, and lower all equipment before exiting or working on the crane.

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SOP Mobile Crane

Basanti Engineering provides approved safe operating procedures for mobile cranes. The procedures include thoroughly inspecting the crane, remaining in the operator cabin while loads are suspended, using grab irons and steps to access the crane, inspecting hooks and ensuring controls are neutral before starting. Operators must also check for obstructions, not exceed load chart capacities, barricade swing areas, center loads on hooks, use tag lines to guide loads, and lower all equipment before exiting or working on the crane.

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BASANTI ENGINEERING ER.P.K.

PATTNAIK
Regd. Office – 02/37, P.D. Market (Competent person)
CRP, Bhubaneswar, Orissa-751012. Regn. No: CP(O)NO-126/G
Email id:bepl.bbsr@gmail.com Cell No: + 9437053830
Tel. No: 0674-2957830, Mob. No: 9937018824

Approved by the Director of Factories and Boiler, Govt. of Odisha.

SAFE OPERATION PROCEDURE OF MOBILE CRANES:

1. Read and understand the operator’s manual and load chart before attempting to do any work.
2. Capacity charts or signs chart shall be placed, so they may be seen and read.
3. Thoroughly inspect the crane for such items as weld crack, worn or damaged wire rope, loose
bolts, trash, dirt or snow buildup, oil or coolant leaks, fluid levels, and the condition of the tires
and make sure all windows and mirrors are clean and not covered by frost, mud, or dirt.
4. The operator must remain in the cabin and at the controls any time a load is suspended.
5. Always use the grab irons and steps to get on or off, of the crane. Never jump off of the machine.
6. Hooks on blocks and snatch blocks will have a safety latch.
7. Make sure that all controls are in the neutral position and that all brakes are set before starting the
crane. Never start the crane unless you are sitting in the operator’s seat.
8. Allow the crane’s engine and hydraulics to warm up before attempting to move or operate the
crane.
9. Hooks on loading equipment shall be inspected for defects.
10. Check all controls (steering, transmission, brakes, hoist, boom hoist, swing, etc.) for proper
Function before placing the machine into operation.
11. Carefully inspect the area around the crane for obstructions. Never allow any part of the crane to
come closer than ten feet from a power line. Make sure there is adequate support for the crane
and load before you attempt to make a lift. Use cribbing under the outrigger floats if necessary.
12. Always consult the load chart before you attempt a lift. Do not exceed the capacities on the chart.
13. Barricade or restrict access to the area within the swing radius of the house to prevent injury.
14. When picking up loads using chains or slings the load hook shall be centered to the load.
15. When picking loads, tag lines shall be used to guide the load.
16. Slings and chains shall be adequate to hold the weight of products being lifted.
17. Employees will not ride the loads.
18. Hold tension on the cable when reeling in or out on the equipment.
19. Lower all raised equipment to the ground and set all brakes before exiting the crane.
20. Turn off the engine and allow the machine to cool before working on the machine.
21. Read the SOP carefully and follow the crane manuals before operation of the above machine.

Note: Please ensure the standard operating procedure as per manufacturer OEM

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