a) not sure of the frequency, but we have our crane's capacity tested - I am guessing every two years.
b) We really only use our crane for Club-owned boats, but given the potential for damage to both the crane and boats being lifted. I think I would insist that any lifting be supervised by a trained / experienced operator (more than just a brief course) - at our Club it would be one of the staff. c) Perhaps you should also seek to get waivers signed by the members using the crane, that will hopefully prevent them trying to find the Club liable if an accident occurs. (I am not a lawyer - so no knowledge as to whether this would work or not) Jonathan Indigo - 35mkIII - Southport CT _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Knowles Rich Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2013 11:39 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Use of Cranes at Yacht Clubs I'm on the Waterfront Committee at our yacht club and am reviewing the club's policies relating to use of the spar and jib cranes. The spar crane's capacity is 1,400# and the jib crane's 10,000#. The club permits members to work on their own boats including re and re spars and launching and retrieving boats that can be lifted by the jib crane. Many of the boats such as J24's that fit within the jib crane's capacity are dry sailed. Our current practise is for members and know contractors to attend a briefing course on both cranes at least once every two years before they be allowed to use them. We have the usual cordoned off areas and hard hat rules. There are infrequent almost-accidents, occasional minor gear and boat damage and an accompanying ongoing concern about safety. The one serious accident that I can recall involved a member getting whacked in the head by an errant mast. His hard head saved him, but he did have to wear a neck brace for some time. He was fortunate. Your comments are welcome. Rich. Rich Knowles INDIGO LF38 Halifax, NS.
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