Sheet metal stamping die transfer and turnover crane operations at stamping areas

Whereas routine overhead crane operations are performed by a single crane driver at the stamping area at Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.Ş., turning over stamping dies for regular maintenance purposes are performed by two employees: the crane driver and second employee (slinger) who is assisting in the rigging and hooking of the load. If crane driver operates the crane without confirmation from the slinger, the slinger has no control of the crane and both employees could be trapped between or struck by sliding, swinging or moving objects, such as the lifted load.                                                                                                                                                                                             

In order to reduce the risk of potential (fatal) injuries, the employees of Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.Ş. wanted to make sure that the crane driver and the slinger have eye contact prior to the crane operation. Moreover, technical control of the slinger should be provided prior to any crane movement.