The new GPG for Precast Concrete talks about exclusion zones. But what are they and how do they affect crane operations?

Are you the PCBU in control of the Workplace? If so you have some duties when it comes to crane safety on site.

What is an Adequately Prepared Location?

A location that:

The Crane Association of New Zealand (Inc.) has a number of tools to assist a PCBU by ensuring that an appropriate lift planning process is in place.

Lift planning in New Zealand can be broken into four distinct types:

1. Lift Plans
2. Rigging Plans
3. ​Advanced Lift Plans
4. Engineered Lift Plans

The Crane Association Lift Plan was designed to form part of process safety for crane operations.