Figure 12-42.—Improper wire rope clip placement.wedge socket. Improper wire rope clip placement ismust be filled out by the crane crew supervisor or theshown in figure 12-42.crane test director before the crane can proceed to any5. Secure the socket to a support and carefully takea strain on the live side of the rope to ensure the properinitial seating of the wedge. Increase the load graduallyuntil the wedge is fully seated. Avoid sudden shockloads.CRANE LIFT CHECKLISTThe Crane Lift Checklist (fig. 12-43), outlined inthe COMSECOND/COMTHIRDNCBINST 11200.1,project or make any crane lift. After the Crane LiftChecklist is complete, the crane crew supervisor briefsthe operator and rigger on specifics of the lift and travelconditions.Crane StabilitySetting up for a crane lift is the most critical portionof the crane operation. The most common causes ofcrane mishaps are as follows:12-28
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