|Safety Meeting Topics (Bilingual)| Mobile cranes are
responsible for the most accidents, injuries, and fatalities of
all of the crane types. Be aware of the hazards if you operate
or work around mobile cranes. Get proper training on crane
operation and load preparation and securing. Wear hard hats,
safety boots, and high visibility clothing when operating or
working around cranes. Falling loads from mobile cranes pose a
severe hazard to operators and nearby workers. Never exceed the
load capacity of the mobile crane. If you are unsure about the
load size and weight, calculate the weight to ensure that it
meets your crane’s capacity. Load indicating devices, called
load moment devices, can prevent an accidental overload.
Properly secure the loads that you will be lifting. Inspect all
slings, chains, and hooks that will be used to lift and secure
the load. Rotate, raise, and lower the crane boom slowly. Avoid
sudden stops or accelerations that could jar the load. When
rotating the load, you can use taglines or