Crane Lift Safety: Lift Plan, Exclusion Zone, and Communication

A crane lift is a coordinated operation between the operator, the rigging team, and the site. Errors are rare but high-impact, so safety depends on planning before execution.

Before the lift

• A clear lift plan: load weight including rigging, working radius, height, and where the crane stands.
• Review the model load chart at the required radius and boom length.
• Ground that can bear the pressure under the outriggers, with spreader pads where needed.
• Check for power lines and obstacles in the boom path.

During the lift

• An exclusion zone around the crane and under the load; nobody passes under a suspended load.
• One person responsible for signaling the operator, using agreed signals.
• Tag lines to control load rotation instead of guiding it by hand.

Weather

• Wind especially affects loads with a large surface area; keep within the model limits.

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