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

The SWMS-CRN-008 outlines vital safety measures for operating lattice crawler cranes, addressing numerous hazards including unlicensed operation and tip-over risks. It is essential for construction professionals and site managers to ensure compliance with WHS regulations and maintain a safe working environment. This document serves as a critical resource to prevent accidents and mitigate risks during crane operations.

• Unlicensed operation; incompetent rigging or dogging
• Outrigger/track failure causing lattice 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 lattice crawler crane
• Loss of control of load; crane sway
• Inadvertent movement; theft; storm damage
• Mass casualty event
• Lattice 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