applying appropriate mathematical procedures to estimate loads applying best mobile practice including: carrying load near to the ground surface gently accelerating and braking (to minimise load swing) minimum boom/jib length minimum speed using handheld taglines applying hazard prevention/control measures including: adequate illumination disconnected power insulated electric lines movement of obstructions pedestrian barricades personal protective equipment safety tags on electrical switches/isolators using safety observer inside exclusion zone traffic barricades and control trench covers applying risk assessment and hazard control strategies, including hierarchy of control as applied to the positioning and safe operation of the crane applying risk assessment and management procedures assessing ground conditions to confirm site is suitable (e.g. firm, level and safe) to operate crane communicating with other workplace personnel through: appropriate worksite protocols bells buzzers listening making and interpreting hand signals questioning to confirm understanding signage two-way radios verbal and non-verbal language written instructions completing the pre-operational check, positioning, stabilising, set up, operation, post-operational checks of a mobile crane including all functions to their maximum extension in the lifting and moving of loads to the safe working rated capacity of a non-slewing mobile crane greater than 3 tonnes capacity in conjunction with other relevant personnel complying with work health and safety WHS/OHS licensing legislation operating a non-slewing mobile crane greater than 3 tonnes capacity including all functions to their maximum extension in lifting and moving loads to the safe working rated capacity in conjunction with other relevant personnel while applying crane movements including: telescope in and out boom/jib up and down articulating as required raising and lowering hoist as required receiving and interpreting workplace instructions, safety information, emergency procedures recording and maintaining accurate information relating to crane operations shutting down a non-slewing mobile crane greater than 3 tonnes capacity in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures including: idling engine to stabilise temperature retracting boom/jib/fly as required retracting hoist rope and hook block retracting outriggers/stabilisers as required turning off engine stabilising a non-slewing mobile crane greater than 3 tonnes capacity by: correctly positioning plates or packing deploying outriggers establishing correct size plates or packing test-lifting load just clear of lifting plane to ensure: adjustments to slinging can be made in a safe manner all crane equipment is functioning properly load measuring equipment can be used to verify calculated weight of load loads of unusual shape or weight distribution are correctly slung near capacity loads do not overload crane using and interpreting crane manufacturer specifications and data, including load charts, to enable crane to be configured for load including: boom/jib counterweights fly-jib using communication signals including: stop – hand stop – whistle hoist up – hand hoist up – whistle hoist down – hand hoist down – whistle luff boom down – hand luff boom down – whistle luff boom up – hand luff boom up – whistle telescope out – hand telescope out – whistle telescope in – hand telescope in – whistle slew/articulate right – hand slew/articulate right – whistle slew/articulate left – hand slew/articulate left – whistle verifying problems and equipment faults, and applying appropriate response procedures to unplanned and/or unsafe situations including: environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms, etc.) failure/loss of control (e.g. brakes and steering) failure of equipment (e.g. hydraulic system) obstacles and obstructions unusual or difficult terrains. |