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Posted By Paul Darren Joseph
I recently started working on a construction site as a Safety Officer and had just observed an experienced crane operator riding on the steps of a TERex 230 ton crane while tracking, giving instruction to a less experienced operator.
I called out to them and stopped this activity. The experienced operator argued that this is the manner in which operators are trained and was very annoyed when I told him he cannot continue. I am unsure if he continued when I left the area.
Could anyone advise me on this?
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Posted By alex mccreadie
I would agree with you to a degree Paul but what other options were available? I was a Driving Examiner and covered the testing of Tracked Vehicles. Some were capable of passenger carrying some were not.
In this case was he tracking with a load,what type of close supervision was needed? ETC
These points are raised to assist you not criticise you.
Ta Alex
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Posted By Mark H
Paul,
If it's not 'reasonably practicable' for the guy supervising the operator to get in the cab with him and has no option to ride the step, then clearly there is a risk of a fall and the Work at Height Regs will apply.
Maybe you could 'prevent' a fall by having a fit for purpose designed cage made for supervisor to stand in, but probably not 'reasonably practicable'. Therefore, you would need to look at mitigating the consequences of a fall. For example, by having supervisor wear body harness and (short) fall arrest lanyard. Really need to do a RA to decide what is reasonably practicable in this instance I'm afraid.
Hope this helps.
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Posted By Elliot Morton
Hi Paul
I used to work for a company that had 61RB's,71RB's and 38RB all on grab or Hook discharging Coasters.
The Foreman cranedriver would stand on Running boards with handrails fitted next to the crane cab, to instruct and examine the drivers.
It was a simple fix to the problem. and was not very expensive
regards
Elliot
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