Friday, 31 August 2012

major causes of crane accidents

Major causes of crane accidents are ;

 Contact WITH POWER LINES. 
Over TURNS. 
Mechanical failures.
Falls.

Accidents occur due to the following reasons: 
Instability: Unsecured load,load capacity exceeded or ground not level or too soft.

 Lack of communication: the point of operation is a distance from the crane operator or not in fall view of the operator.
Lack of the training. 
Adequate maintenance & inspection.

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