The introduction of the 2024 Bridge Crane Safety Technical Regulations marks a further upgrade of the safety management of lifting machinery in industrial production. This regulation aims to ensure the safe operation of bridge cranes in various industrial scenarios and effectively prevent accidents through a series of detailed and strict regulations. It not only covers all aspects from the basic quality requirements of operators to the daily maintenance of equipment, but also emphasizes the emergency measures for accident handling and emergency response, providing a solid guarantee for the safe use of bridge cranes. Whether for operators or maintenance personnel of bridge cranes, in-depth understanding and strict compliance with this regulation are important prerequisites for ensuring the safety of life and property of personnel and improving production efficiency.
In the field of industrial production, bridge cranes are important equipment for material handling, and their safety is directly related to the safety of life and property of personnel and production efficiency. In order to ensure the absolute safety of personnel and equipment, prevent accidents and improve production efficiency, this regulation is specially formulated.
The primary goal of this regulation is to ensure the absolute safety of bridge cranes during operation. By formulating detailed technical measures and management methods, operators are regulated and guided to ensure that they strictly abide by safety regulations during operation, thereby minimizing the possibility of accidents.
This regulation applies to all operators who directly operate bridge cranes, including drivers, operators, etc. At the same time, this regulation also applies to professional technicians responsible for the daily maintenance of cranes, including maintenance personnel, electrical engineers, etc. All relevant personnel must strictly abide by the provisions of this regulation and jointly maintain a safe environment for lifting operations.
Qualification requirements for bridge crane operators
| Qualification category | Required content | Clarification | Necessary certificate/certificate |
| Age requirements | 18-55 years old | Ensure that the operator has sufficient physical strength and energy | _ |
| Academic Requirements | Junior high school degree or above | Basic Educational Background Requirements | _ |
| Health status | No color blindness, no hearing impairment, good health | Ensure that the operator can accurately judge and operate | _ |
| Training experience | Complete bridge crane operation training | Master basic operating skills and safety knowledge | Training Certificate |
| Practical experience | At least 1 year of experience in operating bridge cranes | Improve operational proficiency and emergency response capabilities | _ |
| Safety Assessment | Passed the bridge crane safety operation assessment | Ensure that operators have the ability to operate safely | Safety Operation Certificate |
| Technical level | According to the level of operation, it can be divided into elementary, intermediate, and advanced | Reflect the skill level of the operator | Technical Level Certificate |
| Knowledge of regulations | Familiar with relevant laws, regulations and standards | Ensure that the operation is legal and compliant | _ |
Additional qualification requirements for bridge crane operators and maintenance personnel
| Personnel category | Additional Qualification Requirements | Clarification | Required certificates/certificates |
| Operator | Qualified in first aid training | Respond to emergencies and ensure the safety of personnel | Certificate of conformity for first aid training |
| A specific job license (if required) | Special requirements for special operating environments | A specific job license | |
| Maintenance staff | Electrician’s operation certificate (if electrical maintenance is involved) | Ensure safety and compliance of electrical maintenance operations | Electrician’s operation certificate |
| Welding operation certificate (if welding operations are involved) | Ensure safety and compliance of welding operations | Welding operation certificate | |
| Qualified in maintenance technology training | Master basic maintenance techniques and fault diagnosis methods | Maintenance technical training certificate | |
| Regular safety training | Improve safety awareness and update safety knowledge | Safety training certificate | |
| Regulatory knowledge update training | Ensure that maintenance operations comply with the latest laws and regulations | Personnel category |
To ensure the safe, efficient and standardized operation of bridge cranes, operators must meet the following basic requirements:
All bridge crane operators must undergo systematic and professional training from a nationally recognized training institution, and strictly follow the training outline and assessment standards for theoretical learning and practical operation. After passing the assessment, the operator should obtain a bridge crane operation qualification certificate issued by the relevant department to ensure that they are certified. Certification is not only a prerequisite for ensuring that operators have the necessary skills and knowledge, but also the basis for ensuring production safety and normal operation of equipment.
Bridge crane operators should be familiar with the equipment operating manual, emergency shutdown procedures, daily maintenance requirements, and various safety warning signs, and ensure that they can strictly follow the prescribed steps and requirements during the operation. At the same time, they also need to be familiar with the operating points and safety precautions of different hoisting equipment and hoisting methods, so that they can respond flexibly under various complex working conditions to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Before each operation, the operator should fully communicate with the relevant departments to clarify the specific task requirements, scope of work and expected safety goals of this operation. This will help them keep a clear mind and clear goal orientation during the operation, ensuring that the work tasks can be completed safely and smoothly.
Before officially operating the bridge crane, a comprehensive and detailed inspection and preparation must be carried out to ensure the safe, stable and efficient operation of the crane. The following are the inspections and preparations before the operation of the bridge crane:
Before starting the operation, it is crucial to conduct a comprehensive inspection of the crane’s working environment. Make sure the crane’s working area is clean and barrier-free to avoid accidental collisions or jams during operation. At the same time, check whether the track is straight and not loose to ensure that the crane has good stability and running track during operation.
Bridge cranes are equipped with a variety of safety devices, such as limiters and overload protectors. Before operation, these devices must be carefully functionally inspected. Ensure that the limiter can accurately limit the operating range of the crane to avoid accidents caused by excessive operation; at the same time, ensure that the overload protector can alarm or stop running in time when overload is detected to prevent safety accidents caused by overload.
The electrical system of the bridge crane is a key part to ensure its normal operation. Before operation, check whether the grounding protection measures of the electrical system are intact. Ensure that the grounding resistance meets the requirements and the grounding wire connection is firm and reliable to prevent electric shock accidents caused by electrical faults.
Wire ropes and hoists are important parts of bridge cranes and are directly related to the safety of hoisting operations. Before operation, the wear of these parts should be carefully checked. Ensure that the wire rope has no broken strands and is evenly worn, and the hoisting device has no defects such as deformation and cracks. At the same time, replace severely worn parts in time according to actual conditions to ensure the safety and reliability of hoisting operations.
During the operation of bridge cranes, operators must strictly abide by the following safety regulations:
Operators must wear standard personal protective equipment in accordance with relevant national safety regulations. This includes but is not limited to safety helmets, protective glasses, non-slip shoes, etc. Ensure that these equipment are tight and suitable to effectively reduce potential injuries during the operation.
Before each operation, the operator needs to perform a functional check on the various safety devices of the crane, such as overload protection, limit switches, emergency stop buttons, etc. Ensure that these devices function normally and the equipment is in good condition to effectively ensure safety during the operation.
The operator should always maintain a high degree of concentration and strictly follow the instructions and signals of the commander to operate. During the operation, it is not allowed to leave the post or carry out activities unrelated to the operation without authorization to avoid safety accidents caused by misoperation.
Strictly abide by the rated load and allowable lifting height of the crane, and do not overload or exceed the allowable lifting height. During the lifting process, always pay attention to the weight and size of the cargo to avoid equipment damage or casualties caused by overloading or overheight.
The operator should keep in close communication with the signal personnel to ensure that the instructions are transmitted accurately and promptly. During the operation, if any problems or abnormal situations are encountered, appropriate measures should be taken immediately and reported to the signal personnel in a timely manner.
In an emergency, the operator should immediately take shutdown measures to ensure the normal operation of the various functions of the crane. At the same time, the accident should be reported to the superior immediately so that effective countermeasures can be taken in time. In the process of accident handling, relevant personnel should be actively cooperated in investigation and handling.
After each operation, the operator should conduct a comprehensive inspection of the crane. This includes but is not limited to checking whether the functions of various devices are operating normally, whether the components are damaged or worn, and whether the lubrication system is unobstructed. At the same time, equipment maintenance and maintenance should be carried out regularly to detect and deal with potential problems in a timely manner to ensure that the equipment is in good condition.
During the operation of a bridge crane, once an accident occurs, the following emergency measures should be taken immediately:
When an abnormality or accident occurs during the operation of a bridge crane, the operator should respond quickly, immediately start the emergency shutdown procedure, and ensure that the equipment stops running through standardized operating procedures to avoid further expansion of the accident. At the same time, in the process of taking emergency measures, ensure your own safety and prevent secondary injuries. The operator should immediately report the accident to his superior. The content of the report should include the details of the accident, the on-site conditions, the conditions of the injured, etc., so that the relevant departments can handle the accident in a timely and effective manner.
The operator should actively cooperate with the accident investigation and provide detailed information when the accident occurred, including the operation process, equipment status, etc., to provide important basis for the analysis of the cause of the accident. At the same time, provide relevant equipment information, operating procedures and other documents to better understand the background and cause of the accident.
After the accident, measures should be taken immediately to protect the accident site and prevent evidence from being destroyed. Take photos and videos of the scene to keep traces of the accident. At the same time, quickly organize the treatment of the injured to minimize casualties. Provide emergency treatment to the injured, including first aid measures such as hemostasis, bandaging, artificial respiration, and send them to the hospital for further treatment as soon as possible.
Through accident investigation and analysis, deeply explore the root cause of the accident, clarify the responsible party, and provide a basis for accident handling. The analysis content includes equipment failure, improper operation, insufficient maintenance or management problems. Clarify the responsibilities of each responsible party, put forward corresponding handling opinions and improvement measures, and ensure that similar accidents do not occur again.
Formulate effective improvement measures for the cause of the accident and strengthen safety management to improve the safety awareness of operators. Ensure the safe operation of bridge cranes by strengthening training, improving operating procedures, and improving the level of equipment maintenance. At the same time, strengthen supervision and management to track and inspect the implementation of improvement measures to ensure that various measures are effectively implemented, thereby reducing the probability of similar accidents happening again and ensuring the safe and smooth progress of production operations.
As an indispensable lifting equipment in industrial production, the operating efficiency and safety of bridge cranes are crucial to ensuring the smooth production process and the life safety of workers. In order to ensure that bridge cranes can serve production activities stably and safely for a long time, a series of daily maintenance and care work must be strictly carried out.
Regular lubrication of cranes is a key step to prevent equipment wear and ensure normal operation. Professionals will add appropriate amounts of lubricating oil or grease to each moving part, such as gears, chains, pulleys, etc., according to the instructions in the equipment manual to reduce friction and wear between parts, reduce operating noise, and improve transmission efficiency. In dusty and humid working environments, it is particularly important to clean the crane regularly. Professional cleaning teams will use special tools to carefully remove dust and debris on the surface and inside of the equipment, especially for sensitive parts such as electrical control systems and sensors. Clean and maintain them carefully to ensure their sensitivity and accuracy. A comprehensive inspection of the crane covers detailed inspections of its structural stability, electrical system, hydraulic system, safety protection devices, and various indicator instruments. Through these inspections, potential faults and hidden dangers can be discovered and eliminated in time, effectively preventing production interruptions or safety accidents caused by equipment failure.
When inspecting the electrical system, it is necessary to pay attention to the working status of key components such as control systems, motors, cables, etc. to ensure that they function normally, sensitively and reliably. In addition, various safety devices such as limit switches, emergency stop buttons, overload protection devices, etc. should be inspected regularly to ensure that they can play their due protective role at critical moments and provide strong guarantees for the safe operation of the equipment.
As one of the core components of cranes, the safety of wire ropes directly affects the stability of the entire equipment. It is very important to regularly inspect the wear of wire ropes. Professionals will carefully check the surface condition of the wire rope, the degree of wear between the strands, and whether there is a broken wire. Once an aging or severely worn wire rope is found, it will be replaced immediately in accordance with regulations to avoid safety accidents caused by component failure. Inspection of accessories such as slings should also not be ignored. Professionals will inspect the wear of key components such as hooks, rings, chains, etc. to promptly discover and deal with potential safety hazards.
In addition to daily inspections and maintenance, regular comprehensive safety inspections and performance tests are important means to ensure the long-term safe and stable operation of bridge cranes. These inspection and test items cover equipment structure, electrical system, hydraulic system, lubrication system and other aspects. By comprehensively evaluating the safety performance of the equipment, timely discovering and dealing with potential problems, ensuring that the bridge crane is always in good operating condition, and providing stable and reliable guarantees for production activities.
In order to ensure that the safety management of bridge cranes is effectively implemented, management and supervision must be strengthened:
Safety management is a systematic project. For the safety management of bridge cranes, a scientific and rigorous safety management system should be established first. This system should clearly define the responsibilities and powers of managers at all levels, such as operators, supervisors and maintenance personnel, to ensure that the safety management work of each link has rules to follow and evidence to rely on, forming a complete and orderly safety management system.
In order to ensure the safe operation of bridge cranes, enterprises should be equipped with full-time safety management personnel. These personnel need to have rich knowledge and practical experience in lifting machinery, be familiar with relevant safety regulations and standards, and have effective supervision and management capabilities. Their main responsibility is to conduct comprehensive and full-process supervision of the use of bridge cranes to ensure that various safety regulations are effectively implemented.
For operators of bridge cranes, enterprises should regularly carry out safety training activities. These training contents should cover operating procedures, emergency handling, equipment maintenance and other aspects, aiming to improve the safety awareness and ability of operators to deal with emergencies. At the same time, enterprises should also regularly conduct skill assessments on operators to ensure that operators have qualified skill levels and can operate equipment proficiently to avoid safety accidents caused by misoperation.
In order to ensure that bridge cranes are always in a safe and reliable operating state, enterprises should regularly carry out safety inspections and hidden danger detection work. These inspections should cover various systems such as the structure, electrical, hydraulic, lubrication, etc. of the equipment, as well as operation and control devices, safety protection facilities and other aspects. By promptly discovering and handling the safety hazards of the equipment, equipment failures and accidents can be prevented, ensuring that the equipment is always in good operating condition.
In the safety management process of bridge cranes, violations of safety regulations must be seriously corrected and punished. For operators, they should strictly follow the operating procedures and must not change the operating procedures or lower the safety standards without authorization. For violations of regulations, corresponding corrective measures should be taken and penalties should be imposed. This can strengthen the deterrent effect of safety management and ensure that all operators can consciously abide by safety regulations, thereby reducing the incidence of safety accidents.
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