Safety Alert
Tower Crane, Slew Brakes and Release Mechanism Maintenance
Tower Crane, Slew Brakes and Release Mechanism Maintenance
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- CON2-2018
- Crane and RiggingInspection and Maintenance
- Mechanical failureStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenance
- Crane
- Management of changePreventive maintenance
- Construction
Summary
Following a tower crane jib collapse in high wind, this alert addresses slew brake and release mechanism maintenance while investigations remain incomplete. It emphasises simultaneous inspection, component identification and transferable service histories. It explains how signage can affect free slewing and says additions should meet manufacturer approval and specifications.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Crane; cranes.
Classifications: Management of change; MOC; change management.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Construction; construction industry.
CON2-2018. Themes: crane and rigging, inspection and maintenance.