Construction Crane
Uses of cranes
They can be used to load and unload large cargo on and off ships or trains.
They can be used to build structures. These could be buildings, bridges and even roads in some cases.
Dangers of cranes
Between 2011 and 2015, 44 people died per year from crane-related accidents. https://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/cranes_fact_sheet.htm
Cranes can hit power lines or people can fall or be thrown off of them.
People can be crushed by collapsing cranes or fallen loads.
Inputs and outputs
Outputs
The operator guides the crane to swivel, lift and lower large objects.
Inputs
Gasoline or diesel is entered into the cranes engine so it can run. Cranes can also run by electric motor.
The crane operator uses their arms and legs to control levers and foot pedals that move the crane.