TOP TEN: WAYS TO MAXIMISE YOUR MOBILE CRANE

Safety Can Be First

Mobile cranes are expensive pieces of machinery – it takes skill and care to operate a crane correctly. But safety can also play a vital role in operating a mobile crane; in the wrong hands, a mobile crane can be dangerous, says Atilda Crane Hire.

DON’T SKIP INSPECTIONS, THEY ARE ESSENTIAL TO SAFETY

You should also do a full inspection of the crane before each use – checking for any mechanical, electrical, structural or hydraulic issues.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING THE RIGHT OUTRIGGER SET-UP

Ensure that the correct pads and cribbing are used for the lift operation to avoid outrigger fail or a sink.

Be Prepared To

STOP

If something doesn’t feel right during a lift; stop and reassess the situation, is there a safer way to do the task?

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LISTEN TO THE SAFETY WARNINGS… Few operators ever sit in the cab without having to hear an alarm go off. Frustrating while it can be, never ignore it and never override the computer in a mobile crane.

DO NOT IGNORE THE FUEL GAUGE Before starting the crane, double check fuel and other fluids that may need to be replenished.

...BUT DO IGNORE THE PHONE PINGS

Never use a mobile phone whilst operating a mobile crane. You wouldn’t use a phone whilst driving on a car – it’s the same thing.