Crane lift JHA: hazards, controls and PPE.
Start from this template, add what's different on your site today, and have the crew sign.
| Hazards · Crane lift |
|---|
| Dropped or swinging load |
| Crane tipping: soft ground, overload, outriggers not out |
| Power line contact |
| Caught between the counterweight and something solid |
Controls
- Know the load weight and check it against the load chart. Critical lifts get a written plan.
- Ground is firm, drained and level. Outriggers fully out on mats.
- Barricade the counterweight swing radius.
- Nobody under the load. Tag lines to control it.
All 6 hazards and 8 controls → · 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC
Toolbox talk: Never under the load
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site and have the competent person sign it.
Hazards
- Dropped or swinging load
- Crane tipping: soft ground, overload, outriggers not out
- Power line contact
- Caught between the counterweight and something solid
- Rigging failure
- Wind
Controls
- Know the load weight and check it against the load chart. Critical lifts get a written plan.
- Ground is firm, drained and level. Outriggers fully out on mats.
- Barricade the counterweight swing radius.
- Nobody under the load. Tag lines to control it.
- Certified operator, qualified signal person and qualified rigger.
- Competent person does the shift inspection.
- Power lines: keep 20 ft unless you know the voltage and use Table A.
- Stop for wind over the crane maker's limit.
PPE
- Hard hat
- High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night)
- Steel-toe boots
- Work gloves
- Safety glasses
OSHA rules
29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC · 29 CFR 1926.1402 · 29 CFR 1926.1424 · 29 CFR 1926.1425 · 29 CFR 1926.1427
Toolbox talk: Never under the load
- Nobody under a suspended load. Ever.
- Plan the load path away from people.
- Use tag lines to guide it, not hands.
- Rigging fails without warning.
The full talk, with questions for the crew →
A starting point, not a finished JHA. Walk the site, add what's different today, and have the competent person sign it.
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Questions crews ask
What are the hazards of crane lift?
Dropped or swinging load. Crane tipping: soft ground, overload, outriggers not out. Power line contact. Caught between the counterweight and something solid. Rigging failure. Wind.
What controls go in a crane lift JHA?
Know the load weight and check it against the load chart. Critical lifts get a written plan. Ground is firm, drained and level. Outriggers fully out on mats. Barricade the counterweight swing radius. Nobody under the load. Tag lines to control it. Certified operator, qualified signal person and qualified rigger.
What PPE is needed for crane lift?
Hard hat, High-vis vest (Class 2; Class 3 at night), Steel-toe boots, Work gloves, Safety glasses. Add what your site and the task's SDS call for.
Which OSHA rules cover crane lift?
29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC; 29 CFR 1926.1402; 29 CFR 1926.1424; 29 CFR 1926.1425; 29 CFR 1926.1427.
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