Safety checklist — Tower crane
Operation of fixed and self-erecting tower cranes. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before work
12 items- ✓
Operator certified for tower crane (valid CCQ card)Critical
ℹ️ Operating without card = criminal offence (Act R-20)
- ✓
Daily inspection completed — cables, hooks, load limiters
- ✓
Anemometer checked — wind limit per manufacturer specsCritical
ℹ️ Mandatory stop typically at 65–70 km/h — consult manual
- ✓
Crane notice submitted to CNESST if required
- ✓
Boom sweep zone clear — interference with other cranes checked
- ✓
Signal person designated and on radio with operator
- ✓
Load chart posted in cab — capacity per reach
- ✓
No one stands under a moving loadCritical
ℹ️ CNESST zero tolerance — zone under load always prohibited
- ✓
Loads rigged by competent rigger — knot and angle verified
- ✓
Wind monitored continuously — immediate stop if limit reached
- ✓
Crane in weathervane if unused for 30+ min (boom free to swing)
- ✓
Clear radio communication — repeat commands for confirmation
After work
3 items- ✓
Hook raised, boom in weathervane, power disconnected
- ✓
Logbook completed — hours, incidents, maximum loads
- ✓
Anomalies reported to maintenance supervisor
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