Figure 12-42.—Improper wire rope clip placement.
wedge socket. Improper wire rope clip placement is
must be filled out by the crane crew supervisor or the
shown in figure 12-42.
crane test director before the crane can proceed to any
5. Secure the socket to a support and carefully take
a strain on the live side of the rope to ensure the proper
initial seating of the wedge. Increase the load gradually
until the wedge is fully seated. Avoid sudden shock
loads.
CRANE LIFT CHECKLIST
The Crane Lift Checklist (fig. 12-43), outlined in
the COMSECOND/COMTHIRDNCBINST 11200.1,
project or make any crane lift. After the Crane Lift
Checklist is complete, the crane crew supervisor briefs
the operator and rigger on specifics of the lift and travel
conditions.
Crane Stability
Setting up for a crane lift is the most critical portion
of the crane operation. The most common causes of
crane mishaps are as follows:
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