Elements and Performance Criteria
- Position and stabilise crane
- Crane is directed to position as per job plan to ensure safe operation in accordance with applicable Australian Standards, codes of practice and manufacturers specifications
- Ground is checked to ensure it is firm enough to bear the load
- Appropriate plates or packing are correctly used to adequately distribute the load
- Any outriggers and stabilisers are correctly deployed and positioned in accordance with manufacturers instructions and the appropriate Australian Standard and other relevant statutory regulations
- Outrigger packing is checked for adequacy prior to and after lift is taken
- Assemble crane
- The block is reeved in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- Any counterweights are installed to manufacturers specifications
- Any attachments are set up in accordance with manufacturers instructions
- A qualified rigger is consulted and other personnel are assisted as necessary to ensure efficient and safe assembly and set-up of crane
- Straight fly jibs and luffing fly jibs are assembled and fitted in accordance with manufacturers instructions