Crane and load collision toolbox talk
Read it out at the pre-start or a toolbox meeting, talk through the questions, and have everyone sign on. It's built from our crane and load collision page and the 73 SafetyDocs templates that cover it.
- Site
- Date
- Presented by
What it is
A crane, its boom or a suspended load striking another crane, a structure or people, often where cranes share airspace.
Controls to check, most effective first
- Plan crane positions and slewing paths so working radii don't overlap, or set a no-go zone for each crane where they must.
- Check for structures, scaffolds and power lines within the crane's working envelope before set-up.
- Use anti-collision systems or spotters to keep cranes, booms and loads apart where cranes share airspace.
- Agree a lift plan and a communication channel with other crane operators, doggers and spotters before lifting.
- Use tag lines to control load rotation, and keep people out from under and beside suspended loads.
- Stop lifting when visibility or wind reduces the operator's control of the load.
Questions for the crew
- Where could crane and load collision come up on this job today?
- The most effective control is: “Plan crane positions and slewing paths so working radii don't overlap, or set a no-go zone for each crane where they must”. Can we do that here? If not, why not?
- Which controls for crane and load collision are missing or not working on this site?
- When would you stop work because of crane and load collision, and who would you tell?
- How do we report a hazard, a near miss or an incident on this job?
Sign-on record
Everyone who attended signs below. Keep it with your toolbox talk records.
| Name | Company | Signature |
|---|---|---|
A starting point for a talk, not a SWMS or a risk assessment. Add what's particular to your site and crew.