About this Appointment for a Crane Operator

A crane operator appointment letter is a formal employment contract that is provided to a newly employed crane operator to advise and confirm important information about the position.

This appointment letter can confirm:

• That the crane operator has received adequate training in the responsibilities and duties that are required.
• That the operator has read and understands the assigned aspects and responsibilities as defined in the letter of appointment.
• That the operator accepts the legal implications of legislation and regulations and confirms their intention to follow all the relevant requirements.

Responsibilities of a Crane Operator

The crane operator appointment process is a safety-critical function, as a crane operator is responsible for the safety of the workers and the equipment that he/she operates.

These responsibilities may include:

• Support a safe working environment within the crane crew work team.
• Be accountable for the safe operation of the allocated crane.
• Only operate cranes that you have been assessed as competent and authorized by management to operate.
• Complete all crane operational activities in accordance with legislation, the manufacturer’s instructions and their qualifications.
• Conduct a daily documented pre-start inspection of the assigned crane and report any defects that are identified.
• Review all risk assessments and safe work procedures to ensure the risks and hazards associated with the crane work are understood.
• Attend pre-start meetings and any other health and safety meetings and participate pro-actively in these meetings.
• Ensure that whenever the crane is being moved that there is a competent spotter, where necessary to enable safe work.
• Direct the spotter to a position where he/she can be seen from the crane’s seat.
• Ensure compliance with the documented lift studies where required.
• Not undertake a reconfiguration of a crane without approval from management.
• Ensure that if you not comfortable with any part of a lift or crane movement to STOP immediately until the issue is resolved.
• Comply with all safety communication protocols.

Why Subscribe and Download this Letter of Appointment for a Crane Operator?

• This appointment letter for a crane operator is a formal employment document provided to a newly engaged crane operator to advise and confirm important information about the position.
• This letter of appointment template could quite easily be amended to suit another form of mobile plant – if needed.

With this appointment letter for a crane operator is you will be able to:

• Very easily edit and customize the template to create your own letter of appointment for a crane operator.
• Apply your own style, format and brand to the letter of appointment for a crane operator.
• Use it in any industry or sector regardless of size or type of organization.

Availability and Use of this Letter of Appointment for a Crane Operator

• This letter of appointment for a crane operator is accessible to you right now by clicking the ‘Become a Member Now’ button.
• The appointment letter will be delivered to you in fully editable Microsoft Word format for immediate and full use in your business.
• There are no membership auto-renewals, contracts or ongoing costs.

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You may also need:

• Crane Lifting Plan
• Fall Protection Checklist
• Lifting Equipment Register
• SWMS for Crane Operation
• SWMS for Movement of Powered Mobile Plant