Safe Lifts create a Safer Workplace |
Creating a safe workplace for cranes is vital for safe lifts. You can learn how here.
SafeCrane has been created by the Crane Association of New Zealand (Inc.) to provide guidance on how to create a safe workplace for cranes. |
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Crane UsersYou hire or lease cranes. You have the ultimate responsibility for ensuring your workforce operates safely and within Health and Safety legislation and regulations. To do this you work closely with plant and equipment owners.
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Crane OwnersYou own the plant and equipment. You have responsibility to ensure the crane is safe for operation and does not present a risk to any other persons in the Workplace. To achieve this you work closely with Crane Users.
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Crane OperatorsYou operate the crane. You are responsible for the safe operation of the plant within the Workplace by ensuring your actions or in-actions do not create an unsafe environment. You hold the appropriate qualifications for the role.
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Dogman / RiggersYou are directing the crane and rigging the load. You are responsible for ensuring the load is rigged correctly and that the lift moved safely within the Workplace.
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People make the difference
Human error is the predominant cause of Crane Accidents.
Cranes are dynamic machines. They demand and deserve the respect and safety consciousness of everyone associated with their use, maintenance and operation. People are the biggest influence on safe working conditions. The single most important factor in preventing injury and death on the job is having competent and reliable personnel, who are safety conscious.
Competent and reliable people are those who:
Effective instruction and training in the basic safety principles of crane operation and accident prevention measures are essential and vital requirements for all people involved with cranes.
Competent and reliable people are those who:
- Have acquired through a combination of qualifications, training or experience the knowledge & skill to perform the task required;
Effective instruction and training in the basic safety principles of crane operation and accident prevention measures are essential and vital requirements for all people involved with cranes.
HSWA
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its associated regulations and guidance material are now in force. The SafeCrane website aims to keep you informed of the latest developments that affect cranes you can find out more here.
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Crane Association
The Crane Association of New Zealand (Inc.) was established in 1975 by crane owners to represent their interests. Today crane owners of all types are members as are many suppliers to the industry.
The Association places a great deal of importance on training and safety and has succeeded in raising the standards of operation and efficiency across the face of the crane industry. You can learn more about the association here. |
Disclaimer
While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this document is complete and accurate, the Crane Association of New Zealand Inc does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information or that this information is suitable for use in every situation. The Association, and its directors and officers, do not accept any responsibility or liability arising directly or indirectly from or in conjunction with your use or reliance on this information, or from any omission in the information.
