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CRANE BASKETS

		The crane basket, a crane supported man basket, also referred to as a suspended personnel platform, crane cage and construction basket, is designed, manufactured and tested to meet all Federal and OSHA regulations related to overhead lifting.

		Please view the following link of OSHA 29CFR for rules, regulations and testing requirements on crane baskets Below.

		This heavy-duty crane supported basket is designed to meet the demands of the construction, industrial and mining industry.

		Each crane basket includes standard features such as 42”high meshes sides, self-closing swing-in front door with latch, re- enforced mesh roof, and 4 hook points on top to attach to overhead lifting device. Full perimeter safety harness hook- upallows personnel to be attached almost anywhere inside the basket. Standard fork pockets allows crane basket to be moved with a forklift.

		The crane supported man basket must be tested each and every time it is used. Test weight must be rated for 1.25 times the weight of the basket. Our test weight comes with necessary cabling to secure weight to basket.

		• For crane use • Fork Pockets included for transport • Self closing swing door • Hook points for crane and test weight • Reinforced steel mesh roof • Tested and certified
MBC-4848


		Special size crane baskets are available upon request.

		Meets all OSHA requirements when used with a full safety harness and lanyard.



	MBC-9648


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PRICES FOR MAN BASKETS

OPTIONS

Model No.	DESCRIPTION	Prices
MBC-O-HR	Full Safety Harness W/ Lanyard	$780
MBC-O-T1250	*1250 lbs. Test Weight For MBC-3636 and MBC-4848	$2,214
MBC-O-T1875	*1875 lbs. Test Weight For MBC-9648	$2,394
MBC-O-LP	Larger Fork Pockets-Specify Size	$599
MBC-O-GR	1” x 1.025” Steel Grate Flooring	$1,320
MBC-O-BR104	10’ Long 4-Point Bridle W/Additional 8' Choker Line	$1,764

*NOTE: NEEDS TO BE FILLED WITH CONCRETE BEFORE FIRST USE

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Follow all standard rigging and crane procedures. 2. Use a 4-point bridle capable of supporting, at lease five times the total load applied or transmitted to it. 3. When a wire rope bridle is used, eyes in the bridle must be fabricated with thimbles. 4. Bridle must be attached to the basket with screw pin alloy shackles.
5. Proof test lift must be performed prior to hoisting personnel.
	a. Connect test weight weighing at least 125% of rated capacity of basket. b. Hoist basket off ground for a minimum of five minutes. c. Lower and inspect basket and rigging for any defects that pose a safety hazard. d. If any safety hazards are detected, basket must not be used.
6. Trial lift must be performed immediately prior to each shift or after repositioning of equipment.
	a. Perform trial lift with test weight attached and no personnel by performing a lift to all intended work postions.
7. Basket is ready to be used. 8. Access gate must be closed and latched while during all lifts. 9. Personnel must keep both feet on floor of basket at all times. 10. All personnel are required to wear a full-body harness with lanyard. 11. For full disclosure see OSHA Regulations 29CFR1926.1431, 29CFR1926.502 & ANSI B56.1

CRANE BASKETS