New South Wales Government BRIDGE AND GANTRY CRANE DRIVERS A GUIDE FOR POWER CRANE DRIVERS GUIDE 1997 Disclaimer This publication may contain occupational
Cab-operated cranes should be equipped with a multipurpose fire extinguisher. Operators should be trained on the use of extinguishers before being assigned to
Overhead and Gantry Cranes. This manual may be used as a tool in the overall training and authorization of a prospective overhead crane operator. Employers and
Trolley equipped bridge-type cranes while handling containers known to be and the operator's cab and the base of the gantry of all rail-mounted cranes.
A wind-indicating device shall be provided which will give a visible or audible alarm to the bridge operator at a predetermined wind velocity. If the clamps act
A cab-operated crane is a crane controlled by an operator in a cab located on the bridge or trolley. 1910.179(a)(4). Cantilever gantry crane means a gantry
This manual may be used as a summary in the overall training and authorization of a prospective overhead crane operator but should not be used as the only
An overhead crane has a movable bridge that commonly carries a movable trolley supporting the hoisting mechanism, traveling on an overhead fixed runway
The equipment must be operated from a position that will not be hazardous to the operator or present hazardous conditions to the operator. Load Capacity. Do not
Gantry and bridge cranes can remove heavy equipment from their permanent location to a repair shop and then return them. Overhead cranes make it easier to lift
Whenever there is doubt as to safety, the operator should stop the crane, report the problem to a supervisor, and not operate the equipment until satisfied it
