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Document ID (ISN)19729
CIS number 72-2487
ISSN - Serial title 0300-3329 - Sicherheitsingenieur
Year 1972
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Behrens L.
Title Safety on overhead travelling cranes
Original title Arbeitssicherheit im Kranbetrieb [in German]
Bibliographic information May 1972, Vol.3, No.5, p.217-219. Illus.
Abstract Advice on the design of gangways along overhead crane tracks, for the elimination of crush points. The new draft of the Federal German crane regulations provides for a 500mm lateral safe distance in gangways and work zones. Information is also given on lighting.
Descriptors (primary) safe distances; overhead travelling cranes
Descriptors (secondary) mechanical hazards; walkways, overhead
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Cranes
Safety devices