Hammerhead Crane Op.

This Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) document outlines critical safety measures for operating Hammerhead Cranes, addressing hazards such as structural failures and dropped loads. It is essential for operators, maintenance personnel, and safety officers to ensure workplace safety and compliance with health regulations. By following this SOP, you can mitigate risks associated with crane operations and promote a safe working environment.

• Crane structural failure or collapse – catastrophic, fatality
• Dropped load – serious injury or fatality
• Struck by swinging jib or load
• Fall from height during inspection or maintenance
• Contact with overhead electrical lines
• Overloading beyond rated capacity
• High-wind loading causing structural failure or load swing

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cth) and applicable state/territory WHS legislation
• Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (Cth) – Part 5.1 High Risk Work
• AS 2550.1 – Cranes – Safe use – General requirements
• AS 2550.17 – Tower cranes
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (2024)
• Engineered Crane Base Design (associated document)
• Hammerhead Crane Pre-Operational Inspection Checklist (associated document)