Cranes are mechanical supports that can lift and move heavy items for people who are unable to lift them without support. For smaller or temporary jobs, the cranes can be mobile or truck mounted for on or off road purposes and are of assistance to people who are unable to lift without support.
Links to specific types of cranes
(Australian Skills Training 2006; Liebherr 2007; Terex Cranes 2005)
References:
Australian Skills Training 2006, National Occupational Health and Safety Certification Standard for Users and Operators of Industrial Equipment [NOHSC: 1006], Australian Skills Training Pty Ltd, Perth, viewed 30 November 2007, <http://www.astpl.com/extracts.html>.
Liebherr 2007, Mobile Cranes, Liebherr-Australia Pty Ltd, Smithfield, viewed 30 November 2007, <http://www.liebherr.com/at/en/default_at.asp>.
Terex Cranes 2005, Products, Terex Franna, Eagle Farm, viewed 30 November 2007, <http://www.terex.com.au/products.htm>.