Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes
Crawler Crane
- Consists of a rotating superstructure with power plant, operating machinery, and boom, mounted on a base, equipped with crawler treads for travel. Its function is to hoist and swing loads at various radii.
Locomotive Crane
- Consists of a rotating superstructure with power-plant, operating machinery and boom, mounted on a base or car equipped for travel on railroad track. It may be self-propelled or propelled by an outside source. Its function is to hoist and swing loads at various radii.
Truck Crane
- Consists of a rotating superstructure with powerplant, operating machinery and boom, mounted on an automotive truck equipped with a powerplant for travel. Its function is to hoist and swing loads at various radii.
Safe Work Practices
- Only designated and properly trained personnel are permitted to operate a crane.
- Load ratings are to be followed based on manufacturer specifications.
- Rating charts are to be clearly posted in each cab.
- All cranes and materials (i.e., ropes) are to be inspected before use and on a regular inspection schedule with records maintained.
- Operational tests are to be conducted per manufacturer specifications.
- Ensure routine and regular maintenance of each crane.
- All loads are to be handled per established procedures.
- Fire extinguishers are to be readily available and employees trained in their use.