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Hiring Heavy Construction Equipment: Tips, Ideas and Money-Saving Advice

After years in the construction industry, I went on hiatus last year to start my own company doing interior painting. But I decided to take my experience from construction work and start a blog. I hope that if you are hiring construction equipment, my posts provide you with the guidance you need. I love writing and hope that passion shows in these posts. When I'm not writing on this blog, I like to design kites and work on model railroads, and I just started dabbling with watercolours on canvas.

Construction Equipment Tips: Three Essential Precautions for Using a Crane Truck

Crane trucks are ideal for use in construction work because of their configuration. The truck body makes it convenient to haul the crane to different places. In simple terms, it will be easy to transport the crane to the construction area, and the equipment can be moved around the worksite. Also, it is convenient to handle other loads on the truck in addition to the crane. However, like other construction machines, crane trucks pose some danger when used incorrectly. Here are some important precautions to help you achieve the right results when using a crane truck while ensuring worksite safety.

Set Up the Crane Correctly

You should ensure that the crane rig is correctly set up before use. If there is a mistake in the assembly, there is a high risk that the equipment could malfunction and fail. This could lead to a lot of worksite injuries. Therefore, you should check the instructions provided by the manufacturer on the setup of the crane truck. You should also engage a specialist to assemble the rig. In addition, take necessary precautions, depending on your worksite. For instance, if the ground is unstable, consider installing stabilisers to keep the crane steady.

Monitor the Weight 

Cranes and crane trucks have their limitations in relation to their load-bearing capabilities. Therefore, you must ensure that all the operators are aware of the restrictions. A lot of construction accidents involving cranes occur due to people ignoring the weight limits. In general, if a crane is overloaded, the lifting mechanism will experience excess strain. As a result, the load could be dropped. In some cases, the crane might even completely collapse and malfunction. For the best results, you should check the capabilities of a crane truck assembly before hire or purchase. Ensure that it can handle the loads on your site to avoid losses, inconveniences and accidents.

Clear the Construction Site

Crane trucks can move around most environments conveniently. However, if the operator has to look out for numerous obstacles and obstructions, there will be a higher risk of an accident. Therefore, you should check on your work area and eliminate any objects which could interfere with the movement of the truck on the site. In some cases, the obstructions might be unavoidable. For instance, there might be trees on the worksite. If this is the case, you should map out a route which allows smooth movement of the crane truck while avoiding any dangerous obstacles.