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Document ID (ISN)26705
CIS number 77-306
ISSN - Serial title Die Berufsgenossenschaft
Year 1976
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Hentschel H.
Title Safe work with tower cranes in compliance with the new crane safety regulation
Original title Sicherer Turmdrehkranbetrieb unter Berücksichtigung der neuen UVV "Krane" [in German]
Bibliographic information May 1976, Vol.28, No.5, p.172-179. Illus.
Abstract Referring to the crane safety regulations VBG 9 (CIS 76-301), this article gives a number of safety rules for operating and assembling tower cranes, periodic inspections, selection of crane driver and slinger, and transport of loads. Recommendations concerning operating technique, position of crane when not in use, communication and signalling, co-ordination of 2 cranes, transport of persons, storm hazard and maintenance.
Descriptors (primary) building industry; tower cranes
Descriptors (secondary) lifting of loads; wind load; stability; slinging of loads; erection and assembly work; periodical checks; handling by crane; safe distances; safe working methods; qualifications; maintenance and repair
Document type -
Subject(s) Materials handling and storage
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Cranes
Construction industry and civil engineering