I.S. 360:2004

Foreword
Acknowledgements
DECLARATION
1 Scope
2 References
3 Terms and definitions
4 Conformance
5 Management of the crane operation
   5.1 Safe system of work
   5.2 Control of the crane operation
        5.2.1 Appointment of appointed person/coordinator
   5.3 Method statement
   5.4 Contractual considerations
        5.4.1 Contract crane operations
        5.4.2 Owners duties when hiring out cranes
        5.4.3 User's duties when using hired cranes
        5.4.4 Special consideration
6 Selection, responsibilities and minimum requirements of
   personnel
   6.1 General
   6.2 Duties of the person appointed to control the crane
        operation
   6.3 Crane driver
        6.3.1 Duties
        6.3.2 Minimum requirements
   6.4 Slinger/signaller
        6.4.1 Duties
        6.4.2 Minimum requirements
   6.5 Crane erector
        6.5.1 Duties
        6.5.2 Minimum requirements
   6.6 Maintenance personnel
        6.6.1 Duties
        6.6.2 Minimum requirements
7 Safety
   7.1 General
   7.2 Identification of person directing crane movements
   7.3 Personal safety equipment
   7.4 Access and emergency escape
        7.4.1 General
        7.4.2 Boarding and leaving the crane
        7.4.3 Instruction of personnel
   7.5 Fire extinguishers
   7.6 Documentation
        7.6.1 Rated capacity charts
        7.6.2 Instruction manuals
        7.6.3 Test and examination certificates and reports
   7.7 Safety devices
8 Selection of cranes
9 Siting of cranes
   9.1 General
   9.2 Crane standing or support conditions
   9.3 Proximity hazards
        9.3.1 General
        9.3.2 Overhead electric lines and cables
        9.3.3 Crane control in the vicinity of
               aerodromes/airfields
10 Erection and dismantling
   10.1 Planning
   10.2 Identification of components
   10.3 Electrical supply
   10.4 Use of safety harnesses
11 Procedures and precautions
   11.1 Crane operation
   11.2 Working an cranes
        11.2.1 General
        11.2.2 Permit to work
        11.2.3 Periodic checks
        11.2.4 Regular inspections
        11.2.5 Testing (condition monitoring)
   11.3 Reporting of defects and incidents
   11.4 Leaving the crane unattended
   11.5 Maintenance
        11.5.1 General
        11.5.2 Planned maintenance
        11.5.3 Replacement components
        11.5.4 Repairs
12 Operating conditions
   12.1 Rated capacity
   12.2 Operation and control
        12.2.1 General
        12.2.2 Remote-controlled cranes
   12.3 Multiple lifting
        12.3.1 General
        12.3.2 Main factors to be considered when planning
               multiple lifting
        12.3.3 Supervision
        12.3.4 Capacity requirements during multiple lifting
   12.4 Special duties
        12.4.1 General
        12.4.2 Grabbing and magnet crane service
        12.4.3 Vacuum lifting devices
        12.4.4 Demolition and other special operations
   12.5 Weather conditions
        12.5.1 General
        12.5.2 Wind
        12.5.3 Visibility
        12.5.4 Rain, snow or ice
13 Slinging and handling of loads
   13.1 Load estimation, mass and centre of gravity (C of G)
        13.1.1 Mass of the load
        13.1.2 Centre of gravity
        13.1.3 Hooks and hock blocks
14 Raising and lowering of persons
15 Tests, inspections and condition monitoring
Annex A (informative) Periodic checks
   A.1 General
   A.2 Daily checks
   A.3 Weekly Checks
   A.4 Crane not in regular use
Annex B (informative) Raising or lowering of persons
   B.1 General
   B.2 Crane equipment
   B.3 Special procedures
   B.4 Rules for design and construction
Annex C (informative) Example of communication system
   C.1 General remarks
   C.2 Typical examples
   C.3 Voice messages

Specifies recommended practices for the safe use of cranes involved in construction work.