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How to Use A Jib Crane Safely?

Date: 2023-11-03
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How to put safety first when using a jib crane? The operators must be vigilant at all times during operation. The following will explain in detail some precautions when operating the jib crane.

First of all, relevant personnel should carefully hand over the shift, carefully check the reliability of hooks, steel wires, brakes, and safety protection devices, and report any abnormalities in a timely manner. Secondly, before starting the boom crane operation. The following conditions should be confirmed to be in a safe state before starting:

jib crane in workshop

(1) Whether all controllers are placed in zero position;
(2) Are there any irrelevant personnel on the floor mounted jib crane and in the operating area? Are the operating personnel evacuated to a safe area?
(3) Are there any obstacles that have not been cleared within the operating range of the crane?
(4) Whether the minimum distance between the crane and other equipment or fixed buildings is more than 0.5m
(5) Whether the power disconnect device is locked or has a warning sign
(6) Whether the mobile jib crane has leveled the site as required and set the outriggers firmly and reliably.

Finally, it should be noted that drivers are not allowed to engage in the following behaviors during normal operation:

(1) Use the permission position limiter to park;
(2) Use reverse braking to brake;
(3) Carry out inspection and maintenance during boom lifting operations.

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