15 Safe Operating Procedures For Gantry Cranes

15 Safe Operating Procedures For Gantry Cranes
 

1. The 15 ton gantry crane should be driven by a special person. The driver should be professionally trained, familiar with the structural characteristics and operation methods of the machine, and be issued a qualification certificate after passing the examination before being allowed to drive.
 

2. Non-drivers are strictly prohibited from driving.
 

3. When the driver is working, he only listens to the command of the special personnel on the ground (and only one person commands), but no matter who gives the stop signal, he should stop and drive after checking the situation.
 

4. Before driving every day, you must check whether all mechanical and electrical equipment are in good condition, whether the operating system is flexible, and maintain and lubricate the equipment according to regulations.
 

5. When lifting items for the first time in each shift to lift items close to the rated load, the driver should first lift the heavy object to a height of no more than 0.5m, and then brake when it is lowered to the ground.
 

6. Overload use is prohibited.
 

7. It is forbidden to lift objects tilted.
 

8. When the 20 ton gantry crane is lifting objects, the bell should be rung to make people avoid or go around, and it is forbidden to pass over the head of the person, and a driving warning signal must be issued before driving.
 

9. It is forbidden for people to lift up and down with the items.
 

10. It is not allowed to hang heavy objects in the air for a long time. When the gantry crane is lifting heavy objects, the driver and ground commanders are not allowed to leave.
 

11. When the shift is handed over, the drivers of the two shifts should jointly check the mechanical equipment and electrical equipment of the whole machine, and fill in the driver's daily form.
 

12. The power supply should be cut off during the inspection, and the sign of "Manned Maintenance" should be hung to avoid major accidents caused by driving by mistake.
 

13. After the work of the 20 ton gantry crane is completed, drive to the designated place, turn all the handles to the zero position, and cut off the power supply.
 

14. When the power is suddenly cut off, the main circuit switch should be cut off, and all controller handles should be turned to zero.
 

15. It is forbidden to work with wind force above level 6.