Cranes and Rigging
Moving large, heavy loads is crucial to today's manufacturing and construction industries.
Much technology has been developed for these operations, including careful training and extensive workplace precautions. There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the operators of the diverse "lifting" devices, and for workers in proximity to them.
Hazards in Crane Operations and Rigging
Significant and serious injuries may occur if cranes are not inspected before use and if they are not used properly. Most often, these injuries occur when a worker is struck by an overhead load or caught within the crane's swing radius. Many crane fatalities occur when the boom of a crane or its load line contact an overhead power line.
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6-1. Which are the most likely types of injury accidents involving crane operations?
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