Induction

Big Craine shall provide an induction program for company employees covering health and safety, and general rules and regulations.

Intoxication

The possession, distribution and use of alcohol, illegal drugs and substances are prohibited while on company/client premises and while driving or operating mobile hydraulic cranes . Violation of this policy will result in immediate dismissal and immediate withdrawal of the employee’s access to client premises.

Conduct

The possession of firearms, gambling, physical assault, and horseplay (fooling around) at the workplace is strictly forbidden and will result in disciplinary action by management.

Access

Pedestrians will not take short cuts through areas not connected to the contract. Visitor(s) on official visits are to report to the Site Manager’s office. Unauthorized entrance to areas where mobile hydraulic cranes and/or AWP(s) are operational is not permitted. Entrance to such operational areas must be cleared by the Site Manager or person(s) supervising the lifting operation(s).

Vehicles

Driving of company vehicles is only allowed with the prior authorization of the Manager and the driver must be in possession of a valid driver’s license.

Housekeeping

All employees will maintain housekeeping at their places of work to save valuable space, reduce incidents and reduce fire risks etc.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Appropriate personal protective equipment will be issued free of charge to employees. These would include: Hard Hats, Safety shoes, Safety gloves (rigger type), Overalls or dustcoat, Any other equipment associated with the specific hazard. Employees issued with appropriate personal protective equipment will wear and maintain their equipment at all times while on site. Client’s PPE policy for visitors to company business site(s) will also apply.

Mobile Hydraulic Crane and AWP Safe Operation

The mobile hydraulic crane/AWP was built in accordance with the state of the art and recognised safety regulations valid at the time of commissioning. Nevertheless, personal injury to the operator or any other person(s) as well as damage to the crane/AWP and other property may occur during use. Mobile hydraulic crane(s) and AWP(s) must be in proper working order and may only be used for its intended purpose, while taking into account the safe operation of the unit and any related hazards; Malfunctions that may affect the safe operation of the crane/AWP are to be corrected immediately; The mobile hydraulic crane(s) may only be used as an erection crane to vertically lift loads in the authorised rigging modes using a hook block that is reeved to the hoist rope. The weight and centre of distribution of the loads must be known. Any other use of the crane is considered improper; The mobile hydraulic crane/AWP operator shall take on full responsibility for any damage resulting from the improper or unauthorised use of the mobile hydraulic crane/AWP.

Proper use also involves:

Observing all crane/AWP documentation consisting of the safe operating manual, the lifting capacity table (load chart) and, Following the pre-operational inspections of mobile hydraulic • The person supervising mobile hydraulic crane operations must ensure that operators use extreme caution when operating their cranes • Operators of mobile hydraulic cranes/AWPs must comply with the following procedures: • Mobile hydraulic crane/AWP pre-operational inspections; • Mobile hydraulic crane/AWP driving and roadworthiness inspections; • Mobile hydraulic crane/AWP ground and support conditions inspections; • Mobile hydraulic crane/AWP load rating charts; • Rigging lattice extensions on mobile hydraulic cranes; • Mobile hydraulic crane/AWP safe operational procedures; • Mobile hydraulic crane/AWP signals and hand signals; • Helpers (banks men, slingers, riggers and guides for holding tag lines); • Operator competency.

Lighting

Where work is to be conducted at night or in areas where natural and artificial lighting is inadequate, a level of illumination must be provided by the Company and in the case where similar unsafe conditions are experienced during mobile crane operations, the client must provide artificial lighting adequate for the type of work to be performed safely.

Disciplinary Action

Big Craine believes that each individual employee is responsible for his/her own safety and for following the established rules for Health and Safety, Welfare and employee conduct. All employees who fail to work safely or fail to follow the Safety Rules, which are in place for their protection, are subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.