Cranes used in construction, forestry and mining sites are often used to move materials and equipment as well as personnel. Using a crane for lifting people must be done with the utmost care to ensure safety. This comes in the form of using a specialised crane platform cage as well as ensuring the types of crane used has the appropriate lifting capacity.
With experience supplying different crane types across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the team at Surf City Cranes have put together this brief guide on using a people lifting crane.
When is Crane Lifting Equipment Used for People?
There are a variety of situations that can arise where there’s a need to lift people up using a crane, including:
- Elevated construction work
- Conducting repairs on infrastructure that’s high up
- Arborist work
- Electrical work on power lines
- Emergency or rescue activities
- Cleaning at heights
Using crane lifting equipment to allow personnel to work at heights is often more versatile and convenient compared to other solutions like scaffolding. This includes situations where you need to move around and reach multiple elevated areas.
Crane Platform Cages
A lifting crane platform typically comes in the form of a basket or cage like design with surrounding metal frames. The different capabilities offered by crane platform cages and baskets depend on the load capacity and the number of people who can fit in a single cage compartment. A crane platform basket or cage will typically have several anchor points to ensure it is firmly supported and stable during the lifting and moving process.
Following Load Capacities
Crane operators and other personnel must ensure that the load capacity of the particular crane attached to a certain cage or basket is not exceeded. This includes the number of people as well as any tools, equipment and goods that are lifted up with them.
Ensuring Safety in Crane Platform Cages
In addition to the overall design of the crane and platform cage, there are additional special features designed to ensure safety and compliance. This includes harnesses and chains to secure a person to the platform and eliminate the risk of falls or other accidents from sudden movements. Always follow appropriate documentation and recommendations in terms of safety guidelines and user manuals to ensure smooth, convenient, safe, easy work at heights.
Hire Different Crane Types in Brisbane and the Gold Coast
Whether you’re lifting goods or people, Surf City Cranes has the right types of crane to suit every job on the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Our range includes small, nimble 3T manitou telehandlers through to 120T all terrain cranes with an impressive reach of up to 66 metres.
To learn more about our range of mobile cranes and their capabilities and accessories, call us today on 0402 269 535 or contact us online.
