Where should barricades be placed when assembling a crane?

Barricades should be placed completely around the assembly area when assembling a crane to ensure the safety of workers and bystanders. This approach creates a designated zone that restricts access to the area where heavy machinery and lifting operations are occurring. By surrounding the entire assembly area with barricades, potential hazards are minimized. It helps protect individuals from accidental entry and exposure to the risks associated with crane assembly, such as falling objects or unforeseen movements of the crane.

This comprehensive barricading strategy is critical in construction and industrial environments, where the assembly of cranes can pose various dangers due to their size and weight, the complexity of the operation, and the potential for mechanical failure. Another reason for complete coverage is that the dynamics of crane assembly can change quickly, creating shifting hazards that can impact areas beyond just an entrance or specific location.

Focusing on a single point, like just the entrance or a distance from the assembly area, does not provide the same level of safety control, as it could leave other areas vulnerable to accidental entry. Surrounding the operator's cab alone would also not adequately protect against the risks posed by the entire assembly operation.