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Document ID (ISN)104465
CIS number 05-716
Year 1989
Convention or series no. INRS R 318
Title Overhead travelling cranes, portal and semi-portal cranes
Original title Ponts roulants, portiques et semi-portiques. Mesures de prévention des accidents [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, 1989. 3p. Illus.
Internet access http://www.risquesprofessionnels.ameli.fr/atmp_media/R318.pdf [in French]
Abstract These recommendations concern the prevention of accidents during the use of overhead travelling cranes and portal and semi-portal cranes. Potential hazards on the ground and at height are identified and guidance is given on safety measures: correct use of equipment and installation of safety devices, operational procedures, the personal protection of workers and regular inspection of the equipment.
Descriptors (primary) materials handling; dock work; portal cranes; harbours; overhead travelling cranes; France
Descriptors (secondary) safety devices; safety guides; safety checks; safe working methods
Document type F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Water transportation
Cranes