Extraction by cable crane.

Title	Extraction by cable crane.
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Author	HSE
Series Code	AFAG
Series Number	504
Publisher	HSE Books
Date of Publication	2003
Length	7 pages
Stock Code	AFAG504
ISBN	0717626504
Quantity Per Pack	15
Notes	fold-up leaflet (AFAG 504) (15 copies per pack) replaces FASTCo Safety Guide No 504 (Safety Guide Checklist 504) (Safety Guide 504) (FASTCo 504) (FASTCo504) entiled, 'Extraction by cable crane.'
Abstract	This leaflet covers the use of cable crane systems for the extraction of whole trees, poles or shortwood to the roadside. You can use this leaflet, along with the manufacturer's handbook, as part of the risk assessment process to help identify the controls to put in place when operating a cable crane system. Contents: Introduction; Electricity; Safe working loads; Wire ropes; Raising and lowering the tower; Moving and positioning the cable crane; Setting up; Anchors; Operating the winch; The chokerman; Communication; Tools and equipment; Stacking; Notes; Further reading; Further information.
Keywords	Guidance