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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Introduction 1
Introduction 2
Mobile Crane Regulations
Inspections & Records
ANATOMY
Utility Boom Truck
Cab & Chassis
Outriggers & Stabilizers
Operator Station
Turret Section
Boom
Wire Rope
Crane Block
Hook Assembly
STABILITY
Stability
Load Charts
Introduction to Crane Operations
Setup Considerations
Critical Lifts
HAZARDS
6 Common Hazards Associated With Mobile Cranes
Working Around Power Lines
Accident Profile #1
Working Around Power Lines Continued
Outrigger/Stabilizer Hazards
Accident Profile #2
Outrigger/Stabilizer Hazards Continued
Overloading
Accident Profile #3
Overloading Continued
Two-Blocking the Crane
Accident Profile #4
Hoisting Personnel
Accident Profile #5
Operator’s View Obstructed
Accident Profile #6
Planning
RIGGING
Rigging Considerations
Accident Profile #7
Typical Rigging Hardware
Synthetic Sling Inspection
Wire Rope & Chain Sling Inspection
Rigging Hardware Inspection
Basic Rigging Practices
Load’s Center of Gravity
Sling Angles
Basic Hitches
OPERATIONS
Safe Operation Guidelines
Hand Signals
Hand Signals Cont.
Conclusion
TEST
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