In addition to cranes, various accessories are available to enhance crane operations and ensure safety, stability, and efficiency. These include:
Crane Mats: Used to distribute the load of a crane and prevent ground damage, providing a stable foundation on soft or uneven ground.
Lifting Attachments: Tools designed to support different types of loads, such as hooks, slings, and chains, ensuring safe and secure lifting.
Pallet Forks: Fitted to cranes to handle palletised loads, offering an efficient method of lifting and moving goods.
Spreader Beams: Used to evenly distribute the weight of a load, improving stability and safety during lifting operations.
Goods Baskets: Designed to carry tools, materials, or small equipment safely during lifting, often used in construction or industrial settings.
Man Baskets: Safety platforms that allow workers to be elevated and perform tasks at height, ensuring worker protection and compliance with safety standards.
Chapter 8 Barriers: Temporary safety barriers for use on construction sites, particularly on roadworks, to manage traffic and ensure worker safety.
Jacks and Skates: Used for the movement and positioning of heavy loads, often essential in industrial and plant relocations.
These accessories are integral to efficient crane operations in the UK, enhancing safety, versatility, and performance in a wide range of projects.
