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Safety & Operations

Crane Site Suitability Checker

The ground, access and overhead conditions that decide if a crane can work safely.

Ground

Is the ground bearing capacity known and adequate for the crane loads?

Has there been recent excavation or backfill in the set-up area?

Have underground services been located?

Is the set-up area level (within crane limits)?

Access

Is the access route wide and tall enough for the crane?

Are access gradients within the crane’s travel limits?

Overhead

Are overhead powerlines clear of the crane’s working envelope?

Are overhead structures (buildings, gantries) clear?

Weather

Is the site sheltered enough / within wind limits for the lift?

Set-up space

Is there room for outriggers, counterweight and slew clearance?

How this works: answer each question about the ground, access, overhead conditions, weather and set-up space. Any "critical" answer weighs heaviest and pushes the result to do-not-proceed; softer flags trigger caution. Use it to structure your site inspection — it does not replace a competent person's assessment.

General guidance only. This tool gives indicative results from the numbers you enter. It is not engineering advice, a compliance assessment or a substitute for a competent person, AS 2550 requirements or your crane manufacturer's documentation. Verify anything safety-critical with a qualified professional before acting on it.

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