With Christmas rapidly approaching, it’s important to consider how to best protect your hired crane when worksites shut down for the holiday season. Hazardous environments even when
properly supervised, unattended construction sites can place equipment at risk of theft, vandalism, or weather damage.
Luckily, there are three main steps you can take to minimise the risk of damage to your hired crane:
- Safely shutdown the machine
This includes removing the keys from your crane and turning off the isolator.
2. Store your crane in a safe area
Vandalism and theft are all too common issues on Australian construction sites, with an estimated $650 million in materials and equipment stolen every year. One of the best things you can do to safeguard your crane is to store it in an undercover area, ideally a space you can secure to prevent unauthorised access.
3. Ensure the construction site is secure
Access control measures, such as perimeter fences, gates, lights, patrols, and signage, are vital to stopping would-be thieves or vandals from getting on site. For further peace of mind, you can consider adding some temporary security during the shutdown period. This can include additional patrols or a temporary video surveillance system.
Final thoughts
There are many advantages to keeping your crane on hire during the shutdown period, such as the assurance that your equipment will be available when work recommences in the new year. By implementing a few measures to secure your site and equipment, you can greatly reduce the risk of your hired crane being stolen or sustaining damage from vandals or weather conditions.
If you have any questions about our SuperCranes, speak to one of friendly staff on 1800 440 550 or visit our product page: https://www.prestonhire.com.au/products/supercrane/
