Avoid Personal Injury Claim Using Cranes

We can identify from the previous post that cranes, although essential can also be a very dangerous piece of machinery if not use correctly and efficiently. There are four main areas which are observed and considered before any crane is used. All persons must be trained in using cranes as the machine basically involved slinging loads and directing lifting operations to avoid a personal injury claim.

1. The main areas involve the planning of using the crane for lifting operations
2. Ensuring there are safe systems of using the cranes is essential
3. Ensuring there is supervision of lifting and lifting equipment
4. Thorough examination and notifications

The main two areas of using a crane look at the collapse of the crane and the potential for the load falling from the crane. Other incidents that involve crane accidents and potential for a personal injury claim include persons being hit by the load, cranes that have collided with each other or hit overhead cabling like electricity cables.