15/04/2026
🔹 Safety Distance Between Crane Boom and Structure?
✅ General Safety Distance Rule:
👉 Maintain at least 1 meter (minimum clearance) between:
Crane boom
Load
Any structure (building, scaffold, steel, etc.)
⚠️ Why This Distance Is Important:
Prevent collision
Avoid crushing hazards
Ensure safe movement of boom and load
🛡️ Additional Safety Controls:
1️⃣ Use a Banksman / Signalman
Guide crane movement safely
2️⃣ Establish Exclusion Zone
Keep workers away from danger area
3️⃣ Use Tag Lines
Control load swing
4️⃣ Plan the Lift
Prepare lifting plan with clearances
5️⃣ Slow & Controlled Movement
Avoid sudden boom movement
⚠️ Special Case (Near Power Lines ⚡):
👉 Follow larger clearance:
3 meters (minimum) for low voltage
More for high voltage (as per regulations)
🚨 Important Rule:
👉 Never allow boom or load to touch any structure
🧠 Example:
Crane working near building:
👉 Maintain 1 meter gap → safe operation
🎯 Interview Line:
“Minimum 1 meter clearance must be maintained between crane boom, load, and any structure to prevent collision and ensure safe lifting.”
