applying appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating loads applying hazard prevention/control measures including: adequate illumination disconnecting power insulated electric lines moving obstructions pedestrian controls personal protective equipment safety tags on electrical switches/isolators using safety observer inside exclusion zone traffic barricades and controls trench covers applying risk assessment and hazard control strategies, including hierarchy of control as applied to positioning and safely operating vehicle loading crane assessing ground conditions to confirm site is suitable (e.g. firm, level and safe) to operate a vehicle loading crane communicating with other workplace personnel through: using 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 whistles complying with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) licensing legislation demonstrating awareness of boom/jib movements and safe positioning of the operator for any lift operating a vehicle loading crane including all functions to their maximum extension when loading and unloading loads to the safe working rated capacity operating vehicle loading crane including all functions to their maximum extension when loading and unloading loads to the safe working rated capacity of the crane, in conjunction with other associated personnel, while applying relevant crane movements including: knuckling luffing raising and lowering hoist slewing telescoping receiving and interpreting workplace instructions, safety information, emergency procedures recording and maintaining accurate information relating to crane operations shutting down a vehicle loading crane in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures including: folding boom/jib into the transport position idling engine to stabilise temperature locking and securing cabin as required removing key from ignition as required retracting boom/jib as required retracting hoist rope and hook block retracting outriggers/stabilisers securing crane for travel turning off engine as required stabilising a vehicle loading crane by: correctly positioning plates or packing deploying outriggers establishing correct size plates or packing test-lifting the load just clear of the lifting plane to ensure: adjustments to slinging can be made in a safe manner all 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 a vehicle loading crane to be configured for load using communications 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 using lifting equipment and basic slinging techniques suitable for loads to be loaded/unloaded as defined by workplace procedures verifying problems and equipment faults, and applying appropriate response procedures to unplanned and/or unsafe situations including: environmental conditions (e.g. wind, lightning, storms) failure/loss of control (e.g. brakes and steering) failure of equipment (e.g. hydraulic system) obstacles and obstructions unusual or difficult terrains. |