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Master of the sky: Juggling cranes and dreams/// Certified Crane Assessor: Elevating Standards and Ensuring Operational Excellence!

**Tower Crane Daily Safety Checks** **Daily Pre-Start Checks and Anti-Collision Tests** Before a tower crane is put into operation each day, it is essential to conduct thorough daily pre-start checks and anti-collision tests. This is especially crucial on days with adverse weather conditions, such as icy conditions, as frozen hoist drums and sheaves can prevent the crane from hoisting. **Pre-Start Checks** Pre-start checks involve a comprehensive inspection of the crane, including: * Checking tower bolts during the climb up * Visually inspecting the drums, sheaves, and other components on the back jib * Conducting additional visual checks of the crane's overall condition **Anti-Collision Tests** After completing the pre-start checks, the crane operators must perform anti-collision tests with any neighboring cranes. These tests ensure that the cranes can operate safely without colliding with each other. **Safety First** The commitment to safety demonstrated by the London Tower Cranes team at the Vistry Group project in Beam Park is commendable. Their thorough pre-start checks and anti-collision tests exemplify the importance of prioritizing safety in all crane operations. **Communication** Given the close proximity of three saddle jib cranes and two luffing cranes, it is crucial to maintain situational awareness before changing directions. In addition to radios, this site is equipped with Blockcam and block alert systems, which enhance safety and communication. Grúas Sáez SL #londontowercranes #ltc #vistrygroup #Safety #towercranes #heavyequipment #professionaldevelopment #career #towercranes #craneindustry #constructionlife #saez

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Zac what are your thoughts about this remote control cabin system that certain sections of our industry are so enamoured with? Who is going to do the daily checks you so rightly list above, if the operator can just get out of his car and walk into the office sit down at the console and start work? 🤔

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