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secure heavy construction equipment

transversal skills and competences

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demonstrate awareness of health risks

secure heavy construction equipment

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follow safety precautions in work practices

secure heavy construction equipment

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Secure heavy equipment such as tower cranes or concrete pumps before, during, and after use to prevent damage to the machines, workforce or construction site. Take precautionary steps such as retracting the robotic arm of concrete pumps or bringing the hook block back to the jib.

Alternative Labels

heavy construction equipment securing

secure concrete pumps

secure heavy construction equipment

secure tower cranes

securing concrete pumps

securing heavy construction equipment

securing of heavy construction equipment

securing tower cranes

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)