TASK No- 3.9
Task- Understanding
of safe working practices when operating cranes and derricks
Aim-.
1. Understand safe ty precautions while operating derrick and
cranes
2. Maintenance of derrick and cranes
3. Limitations of derrick and cranes
4. Loading
and unloading by derrick and cranes.
Requirements
for task–
GSK text book, notes, pictures, videos.
Description/precaution-
Ø Crane only
used on modern ships and derricks normally used on old type of ship.
Ø Both are
used for loading or discharging of cargo, shift the weight on deck etc.
Ø Equipment
should be maintained regularly.
Ø Wires,
blocks, slings, greased regularly.
Ø All equipment
should have test certificates.
Ø The operator
should have a good knowledge of equipments.
Ø Safety sign
boards should be placed on deck.
Ø All
personnel should wear the proper ppe.
Ø Proper
illumination should be on deck.
Ø a dedicated
person should show the signals to the crane operator.