How Can the Most Common Accidents Which Occur When Using Cranes Be Reduced

Improve safety awareness, standardize operating procedures, and ensure construction site safety.

Crane is widely used in construction, equipment installation, port handling, and other projects. However, due to the complex operation and changing working environment, accidents such as falling objects, equipment overturning, wire rope breakage, and casualties often occur in crane operations. Especially when using used truck cranes, used truck-mounted cranes, and used mobile cranes, due to the variables in equipment conditions, it is more necessary to pay attention to accident prevention. The following five aspects are discussed in detail to reduce crane accidents.

1. Strengthen equipment inspection and maintenance

• Ensure that the equipment is in good working condition

The safe operation of the crane is inseparable from a perfect equipment maintenance system. For second-hand equipment such as used truck-mounted cranes, key parts such as hydraulic systems, wire ropes, hooks, brake devices, etc., should be checked to ensure that there are no wear, aging, or structural hazards. Regular maintenance and pre-use inspection systems are indispensable; they can greatly reduce the risk of accidents caused by equipment failure.

2. Standardize the operation process and work with a certificate

• Prevent safety accidents caused by operational errors

Operators should receive professional training and obtain relevant qualification certificates, and be familiar with the operating characteristics of different types of lifting equipment, such as used truck cranes. In actual operations, the operating procedures should be strictly followed, and violations such as overloading, oblique lifting, and emergency stops should be prohibited, and the lifting path should be unobstructed, and the foundation should be stable.

3. Formulate a reasonable lifting plan

• Scientific plan to ensure controllable operations

Before carrying out lifting operations, a detailed lifting plan should be formulated based on factors such as lifting weight, radius, and environment. For highly mobile equipment, such as used mobile cranes, factors such as the ground endurance, obstacles, and wind speed of the work site should be considered to ensure stable operation of the equipment and a reasonable lifting path to avoid accidental collisions or equipment overturning.

4. Strengthen safety management at the work site

• Define warning zones to prevent accidental entry.

Obvious warning signs and isolation lines should be set up in the lifting operation area, and non-staff members are prohibited from entering. During the operation, a dedicated person should be assigned to command uniformly, and it is strictly forbidden for people to stand under the lifting object or within the rotation radius. At night or when visibility is poor, sufficient lighting and warning devices should be equipped to ensure clear vision and safe operation.

5. Develop emergency plans to improve response capabilities

• Quick response to reduce accident losses

Even if safety measures are in place, it is difficult to completely eliminate emergencies. Therefore, it is particularly important to develop a detailed emergency plan. Including response procedures for equipment failure, falling objects, injuries, etc., and regular emergency drills to improve the response and collaborative processing capabilities of all construction personnel.

Conclusion: Safety comes from details, and management achieves stability

The key to reducing crane accidents is to put "prevention" first. Especially when using used truck cranes, used truck-mounted cranes, used mobile cranes, and other equipment, we should start from equipment management, personnel operation, on-site control, and other aspects to form a systematic safety guarantee mechanism, and truly achieve "safe production, prevention first".