5.8 Special Duties : All Cranes
5.8.1 Piling Operation
1) When cranes are used for piling operations a determination should be made to ensure that the jib and hoist ropes are not overloaded. The removal of friction and sheet piles may also place additional stresses on the crane and a calculation is required to ensure that the safe operational limits are not exceeded.
2) The following general points shall be adhered to:
• The length of the jib shall be kept to a minimum
• The crane manufacturer’s manual shall be checked to ensure that piling operations are permitted.
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