Briefing September 2020

Transport by crane

The supervisor

only uses properly trained and commissioned employees to operate cranes
regularly ensures suitability in accordance with BG Regulation G25 "Driving, Control and Monitoring Activities"
conducts or arranges instructions
provides the necessary PSA
organizes the inspection of cranes and handling equipment
Removes defects immediately

BG Regulations: Cranes (BGV D6), Winches, Hoists and Rigging (BGV D8); BG Information: Crane Operator (BGA 555), Impactor (BGI 556), load tables (BGI 622); www.bghm.de

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The employee

selects equipment for load transport depending on weight and shape of the goods to be transported (center of gravity)
inspects equipment means for stopping for obvious defects before use
does not transport loads into the paths of people
provides transport of goods only to designated storage areas
secures the crane against unauthorized use

Transport by hand

The supervisor

Instructs employees in load handling and lets them practice movement sequences
reduces existing burdens through technical, organizational and personal measures
provides suitable tools
establishes "reasonable" weight limits for manual load transport (youths, pregnant women)
takes into account the physical fitness of the employees, e.g. through occupational health checkups

BG Information: “People and the Workplace” - More on this Topic (BGI 523) and “Transport and Warehouse Work” (BGI 582), www.bghm.de

The employee

pays close attention to body posture and avoids misuse
uses equipment/tools for hand transport, e.g. straps, hand magnets, pallet trucks, etc.
does not transport bulky and heavy loads alone
makes suggestions for reducing hand transports
uses personal protection equipment, such as safety gloves and safety shoes
Keeps traffic routes and emergency exits clear

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