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CACES R487 common mistakes

CACES R487 · Understand the traps and how to avoid them.

Mistake 1

crane-technology: Applying a familiar label or number to every crane.

The actual family, configuration, chart, condition and site can differ.

What to do instead

Identify the applicable basis and actual interfaces before making the broader decision.

Mistake 2

crane-technology: Continuing through uncertainty to save time.

Unclear signals, damage or changed conditions can invalidate the intended safe method.

What to do instead

Use the controlled stop and competent resolution process, then verify the actual conditions before resuming.

Mistake 3

load-charts-rigging: Applying a familiar label or number to every crane.

The actual family, configuration, chart, condition and site can differ.

What to do instead

Identify the applicable basis and actual interfaces before making the broader decision.

Mistake 4

load-charts-rigging: Continuing through uncertainty to save time.

Unclear signals, damage or changed conditions can invalidate the intended safe method.

What to do instead

Use the controlled stop and competent resolution process, then verify the actual conditions before resuming.

Mistake 5

site-wind-planning: Applying a familiar label or number to every crane.

The actual family, configuration, chart, condition and site can differ.

What to do instead

Identify the applicable basis and actual interfaces before making the broader decision.

Mistake 6

site-wind-planning: Continuing through uncertainty to save time.

Unclear signals, damage or changed conditions can invalidate the intended safe method.

What to do instead

Use the controlled stop and competent resolution process, then verify the actual conditions before resuming.

Mistake 7

operations-inspection: Applying a familiar label or number to every crane.

The actual family, configuration, chart, condition and site can differ.

What to do instead

Identify the applicable basis and actual interfaces before making the broader decision.

Mistake 8

operations-inspection: Continuing through uncertainty to save time.

Unclear signals, damage or changed conditions can invalidate the intended safe method.

What to do instead

Use the controlled stop and competent resolution process, then verify the actual conditions before resuming.