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668 HAZWOPER for General Site Workers IX
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Safety Precautions During Operation

Use the following safety precautions during heavy equipment operation:

  • Raise the load a few inches to verify balance and the effectiveness of the brake system.
  • Raise the load a few inches to verify balance and the effectiveness of the brake system.
  • Do not move a load over workers.
  • Watch for overhead electrical distribution and transmission lines and maintain a safe working clearance of at least 10 feet from energized electrical lines.
  • Provide an electrical ground to the upper rotating structure supporting the boom and materials being handled while working near energized transmitter towers.
  • Barricade accessible areas within the crane's swing radius.
  • Use taglines to prevent dangerous swing or spin of materials when raised or lowered by a crane or derrick.
  • Make load testing reports/certifications available.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

6-3. What should be used to prevent the dangerous swing or spin of materials when raised or lowered by a crane or derrick?