Hydraulic Crawler Crane Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

The SWMS-CRN-007 document provides comprehensive guidelines for the safe operation of Hydraulic Crawler Cranes, covering critical hazards such as unlicensed operation, equipment failure, and environmental impacts. It is essential for construction workers and site supervisors to ensure compliance with WHS regulations and prevent workplace incidents. This document aids in promoting safety, efficiency, and legal adherence on construction sites.

• Unlicensed operation; incompetent rigging or dogging
• Outrigger/track failure causing hydraulic crawler crane tip-over
• Struck-by load/counterweight; powerline contact during slew/luffing
• Mechanical / structural / wire-rope defect not detected
• Sling failure; shock loading; under-rated rigging
• Load swing; struck-by; pinch point
• Imbalance, overload of one hydraulic crawler crane
• Loss of control of load; crane sway
• Inadvertent movement; theft; storm damage
• Mass casualty event
• Hydraulic Crawler Crane energised
• Soil/water contamination; community complaint
• Drift from documented method; SWMS not followed

• WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
• Code of Practice: Construction work
• AS 2550.1
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• AS 2550.5
• AS 5804
• WHS Reg 2017 Pt 4.7
• AS/NZS 3000
• AS/NZS 3012
• AS/NZS 3760
• AS 2759
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 1353
• AS 3775
• AS 4497
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• AS 2550.5
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• WHS Act 2011
• WHS Regulation 2017
• WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1
• AS 2550.1
• AS 2550.5
• AS 1418 series
• AS 5804
• WHS Reg 2017 Pt 4.7
• AS/NZS 3000
• AS/NZS 3012
• AS/NZS 3760
• EPA state Acts
• AS 1940
• WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
• Code of Practice: Construction work