Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare for operation.
- Applicable safety (OHS), licensing, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to operating a tower crane are verified and complied with.
- Work order is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel.
- Type of operations to be conducted with a tower crane are assessed and prepared.
- Equipment is selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
- Tower crane operations are planned in accordance with site procedures and legislative requirements.
- Environmental protection measures are adhered to in accordance with environmental plans and regulations.
- Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with OHS requirements.
- Inspect and test tower crane.
- Tower crane is visually inspected prior to operation for any evidence of damage, structural weakness or interference according to pre-operational safety check procedures.
- Pre start-up checks are carried out on equipment in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and specifications.
- Tower crane controls and functions, including manoeuvrability, emergency functions, gear and accessories are checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported.
- Tower functions are checked after start-up, and monitored throughout operation.
- Site hazards associated with tower crane operations are detected, risks assessed and safe operating techniques used to eliminate or control risks.
- Operate tower crane.
- Barriers and signage are used to isolate the work area in accordance with safe work practices and load shifting requirements.
- Tower crane is operated to work instructions in accordance with company operating procedures and manufacturer specifications.
- Communication practices associated with lifting and moving loads are conducted in accordance with work site procedures and are confirmed between parties.
- Crane is climbed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and safety regulations.
- Start-up and shutdown procedures are performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and site requirements.
- Weight of load is confirmed as being within the lifting capacity and operating radius of the crane.
- Lifting gear is selected, attached and used in accordance with working load limits and OHS legislation.
- Crane movements are checked for safe operation and load is prepared for lifting in accordance with crane, dogging and rigging requirements.
- Load is manoeuvred to position using the control systems to manufacturer specifications, continually monitored throughout its travel and tasks are completed effectively.
- Load is lifted and moved in accordance with agreed crane schedule and conventional hand and audible signals that meet OHS legislation and work site procedures.
- Load is constantly monitored to ensure safety to personnel, load and structural stability with monitoring systems and alarms immediately acted upon in accordance with site requirements.
- Shut down tower crane.
- Tower crane is shut down using the correct sequence of procedures in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and specifications.
- Routine post-operational checks are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Tower crane operations and faults are recorded and reported to the appropriate personnel.