AS 2550.1-1993

1 - AS 2550.1-1993 CRANES-SAFE USE - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
7 - 1.1 SCOPE
7 - 1.2 APPLICATION
7 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
8 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
8 - 1.4.1 Competent person
8 - 1.4.2 Management
8 - 1.4.3 Management’s instructions
8 - 1.4.4 Shall
8 - 1.4.5 Should
9 - SECTION 2 PLANNING
9 - 2.1 GENERAL
9 - 2.2 MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED
10 - SECTION 3 SELECTION
10 - 3.1 GENERAL
11 - SECTION 4 SITING
11 - 4.1 GENERAL
11 - 4.2 CRANE STANDING
11 - 4.2.1 General
11 - 4.2.2 Wind force
11 - 4.2.3 In-service conditions
11 - 4.2.4 Out-of-service conditions
11 - 4.2.5 Underground services
11 - 4.2.6 Stability on crane standing
12 - 4.3 PROXIMITY HAZARDS AND VISIBILITY
12 - 4.3.1 Proximity hazards
12 - 4.3.2 Visibility
12 - 4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL RESTRICTIONS
12 - 4.4.1 Noise
12 - 4.4.2 Noxious fumes
12 - 4.5 CLEARANCES
13 - SECTION 5 PERSONNEL
13 - 5.1 MANAGEMENT
14 - 5.2 CRANE OPERATORS
14 - 5.2.1 Qualifications
14 - 5.2.2 Authorization
14 - 5.2.3 Physical and mental fitness of crane operator
14 - 5.3 CRANE CHASERS AND DOGMEN
14 - 5.3.1 Qualifications
14 - 5.3.2 Authorization
14 - 5.3.3 Identification
14 - 5.4 ALCOHOL AND DRUG USAGE
15 - SECTION 6 ERECTION AND DISMANTLING
15 - 6.1 IDENTIFICATION OF CRANE COMPONENTS
15 - 6.2 INSTRUCTIONS
15 - 6.3 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
15 - 6.4 CORRECT FUNCTION OF SAFETY DEVICES
16 - SECTION 7 OPERATION
16 - 7.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
16 - 7.2 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
16 - 7.3 COMMUNICATION OF IRREGULARITIES
16 - 7.4 LEAVING THE CRANE UNATTENDED
17 - 7.5 ABNORMAL NOISE OR MOVEMENT
17 - 7.6 HOUSEKEEPING
17 - 7.7 ACCESS ONTO A CRANE
17 - 7.8 PERSONS APPROACHING THE PROXIMITY OF A CRANE
17 - 7.9 CRANE OPERATION
17 - 7.9.1 General
18 - 7.9.2 Hoisting of loads
18 - 7.9.3 Multiple hoist line operation
18 - 7.9.4 Balancing the load
18 - 7.9.5 Use of motion limits
18 - 7.9.6 Interruption of electric power supply
18 - 7.9.7 Crane operation in the vicinity of air fields
18 - 7.10 CONTROL OF LOAD
19 - 7.11 TAG LINES
19 - 7.12 COMMUNICATION
19 - 7.12.1 Methods of signalling
19 - 7.12.2 Hand signals
19 - 7.12.3 Bell, buzzer and whistle signals
19 - 7.13 HANDLING LOADS OVER PUBLIC ACCESS AREAS AND ADJACENT BUILDINGS
19 - 7.14 LOADS SUPPORTED BY MAGNETIC, VACUUM AND FRICTION LIFTING ATTACHMENTS
19 - 7.15 RIDING ON THE CRANE
21 - 7.16 SUSPENSION OF PERSONS BY CRANE
21 - 7.16.1 General
21 - 7.16.2 Requirements for the workbox
21 - 7.16.3 Requirements for the crane used with a workbox
21 - 7.16.4 Operation of the crane with suspended personnel
22 - 7.17 OPERATION NEAR AERIAL CONDUCTORS (OVERHEAD POWERLINES)
22 - 7.17.1 Precautions
24 - 7.17.2 Aerial conductor contact
25 - 7.18 OPERATION NEAR UNDERGROUND LIVE CONDUCTORS
25 - 7.19 MULTIPLE CRANE OPERATION
25 - 7.19.1 General
25 - 7.19.2 Capacity requirements
25 - 7.19.3 Planning for multiple crane hoisting
26 - 7.19.4 Supervision
26 - 7.19.5 Communications
26 - 7.20 SPECIAL DUTIES
26 - 7.20.1 General
26 - 7.20.2 Grabbing and magnet crane service
26 - 7.20.3 Swinging-ball demolition service
28 - 7.20.4 Lifting products of demolition
28 - 7.20.5 Piling service
28 - 7.20.6 Inspection
29 - 7.20.7 Recreational use
29 - 7.21 WEATHER CONDITIONS
29 - 7.21.1 Wind conditions
29 - 7.21.2 Visibility conditions
29 - 7.21.3 Wet conditions
29 - 7.21.4 Lightning
29 - 7.22 ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE
29 - 7.23 MODIFICATIONS TO CRANES
29 - 7.24 NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
29 - 7.25 GUARDING
29 - 7.26 LOAD RATING CHARTS
29 - 7.27 LOAD TESTING
30 - SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION AND REPAIR
30 - 8.1 GENERAL
30 - 8.2 INSPECTION
30 - 8.2.1 Major inspection
31 - 8.3 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
31 - 8.3.1 General
31 - 8.3.2 Worn or unserviceable parts
31 - 8.3.3 Log maintenance
32 - SECTION 9 ROPES, HOOKS AND ATTACHMENTS
32 - 9.1 ROPES
32 - 9.1.1 Replacement of ropes
32 - 9.1.2 Rope reeving
32 - 9.1.3 Rope guards or keepers
32 - 9.1.4 Guide rollers and sheaves
32 - 9.1.5 Rope drums and sheaves
32 - 9.1.6 Rope terminal fittings
32 - 9.1.7 Rope lengths
32 - 9.1.8 Rope stretch
33 - 9.1.9 Examination of ropes
33 - 9.2 HOOKS AND HOOK BLOCKS
33 - 9.3 ATTACHMENTS
33 - 9.3.1 General
33 - 9.3.2 Identification and marking
33 - 9.3.3 Workboxes
33 - 9.3.4 Inspection
34 - APPENDIX A - SAFE BEARING PRESSURE FOR CRANE OUTRIGGERS
35 - APPENDIX B - ROUTINE CHECKS FOR CRANES
36 - APPENDIX C - SAFE WORK PROCEDURES FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND THE INSPECTION OF CRANES
36 - C1 SCOPE
36 - C2 RESTRICTION OF ACCESS
36 - C3 AUTHORIZATION FOR ACCESS
36 - C4 WARNING TO OTHER PERSONNEL
36 - C5 WORK NEAR CRANES
36 - C6 WORK ON CRANES
36 - C7 LOCK-OUT OF MAIN ISOLATOR OR CRANE ISOLATOR
37 - C8 OVERHEAD MAINTENANCE OR INSPECTION
37 - C9 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION IN ELEVATED POSITIONS
37 - C10 HEAD PROTECTION
38 - APPENDIX D - RECOMMENDED MINIMUM SERVICE REQUIREMENTS FOR CRANES
38 - D1 CONTROL POINTS
38 - D1.1 General
38 - D1.2 Structural
38 - D1.3 Function
38 - D1.4 Measuring
38 - D1.5 Adjustment
38 - D1.6 Lubrication
38 - D2 CONTROL FREQUENCY
38 - D2.1 General
38 - D2.2 Safety control
38 - D2.3 Preventative service
38 - D2.4 Major inspection
39 - APPENDIX E - STANDARDS FOR COMPONENTS USED IN LIFTING SYSTEMS

Specifies the general requirements for the planning, selection, siting, personnel, erection, dismantling, operation maintenance, inspection, repair, ropes, hooks and attachment for the safe use of cranes. It does not include specific requirements for cranes, hoists and winches mounted on waterborne vessels.

This Standard specifies the general requirements for cranes, hoists and winches. Except as given in Clause 7.20.4(a), it does not include requirements for cranes, hoists and winches mounted on waterborne vessels.NOTE: Where this Standard uses the word 'crane' it shall be taken to mean 'hoist' or 'winch' as applicable.

First published as part of AS 2550-1982.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 2550.1-1993.