Vehicle Loading Crane Op.

The Vehicle Loading Crane Operation SOP (SOP-CRN-005) provides comprehensive guidelines for the safe use of vehicle loading cranes. It addresses critical hazards such as crane overload, tip-overs, and contact with overhead electrical lines, ensuring the safety of operators and personnel. This document is essential for construction managers, crane operators, and safety officers to comply with relevant WHS legislation and to implement effective risk management strategies in the workplace.

• Crane overload or structural failure – load drop, serious injury or fatality
• Vehicle or crane tip-over due to improper outrigger setup or overloading – serious injury or fatality
• Suspended load striking personnel – serious injury or fatality
• Contact with overhead electrical lines – electrocution and fatality
• Load swing in wind or due to sudden movement – collision with persons or structures
• Ground failure under outriggers causing tip-over
• Defective lifting accessories causing load drop

• 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, hoists and winches – Safe use – General requirements
• AS 1418.10 – Cranes, hoists and winches – Vehicle loading cranes
• Safe Work Australia – Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace (2024)
• Vehicle Loading Crane Pre-Operational Inspection Checklist (associated document)