ERM1-300/32 Single-Person Round Crane Man Basket
Product Description
The ERM1-300/32 is a single-occupant, crane-suspended personnel platform in Lifting Technologies’ Professional series, designed for elevated work where a compact round basket with a higher 300 lb capacity and extra workspace is required. Its 32″ diameter overhead-protected platform provides a more spacious work area than smaller 19″, 21″, and 26″ one-person baskets, giving a single worker additional room for tools and movement while still fitting around many towers, tanks, stacks, and other cylindrical structures.
Engineered to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel and OSHA 1926.502 for fall protection, the ERM1-300/32 uses a high-strength 0.120″ wall square tubular steel frame, heavy-gauge steel floor grating, 42″ high guardrails, 6″ toeboards, perforated steel side panels from toeboard to mid-rail, an inward-swinging access gate with positive restraining device, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail providing personal fall-arrest anchorage. The 300 lb rated load capacity is intended for a single worker plus tools and PPE, and the approximately 300 lb basket weight maintains a modest total suspended load while supporting heavier tool sets and longer-duration tasks than 250 lb models.
Like other compact Professional round baskets, the ERM1-300/32 uses a robust steel lifting bar with an integrated master link for quick connection to the crane hook, helping maintain stable, controlled positioning under the hook with minimal rigging complexity. Each unit is proof-load tested at 375 lb—125% of its 300 lb rated capacity—before shipment and is supplied with Lifting Technologies’ easy-on/easy-off detachable test weight system, proof-load certificates, inspection checklists, access to a Lifting Technologies online training video, and a use and safety handbook to support compliant lift planning and site safety programs.
The ERM1-300/32 is used when a single technician needs crane-suspended access with more platform area and capacity margin than smaller models provide—such as detailed inspection, measurement, and adjustment tasks that require additional tools or components—while maintaining OSHA-compliant guardrails, 6″ toeboards, anchorage, and documentation. Overhead protection is standard to help protect the worker from falling objects in industrial, utility, and construction environments.
Industrial Applications
Construction & Structural
Construction projects use the ERM1-300/32 for single-person access to tank shells, columns, façades, and other curved or vertical features where a larger single-person round platform improves tool handling and body positioning without moving up to a multi-person basket. The 32″ diameter platform helps one worker stage tools and materials for weld repair, bolt inspection, or finishing work while overhead protection, 42″ guardrails, and 6″ toeboards support OSHA-aligned fall protection.
Power Generation & Utilities
In power generation and utility environments, the ERM1-300/32 supports turbine, boiler, and stack work where a single technician needs more working room and higher capacity for test instruments, diagnostic equipment, or heavier tools. The overhead-protected round platform can be positioned around constrained equipment while providing a comfortable one-person work envelope with OSHA-compliant enclosure between toeboard and mid-rail.
Petrochemical & Refining
Refineries and petrochemical plants use the ERM1-300/32 for instrument calibration, valve maintenance, flare-stack-related tasks, and localized shell or nozzle work where one worker requires extra space for tools and components but multi-person capacity is not needed. The 32″ round platform and 300 lb capacity help support these high-consequence tasks while maintaining OSHA-compliant guardrails, 6″ toeboards, and personal fall-arrest anchorage.
Features & Benefits
Spacious 32″ Single-Person Round Platform: The 32″ diameter round platform provides a more generous work area for one worker plus tools and PPE compared to smaller single-person Professional round baskets, improving ergonomics and reducing repositioning on many tasks.
300 lb Single-Person Capacity: With a 300 lb rated load, ERM1-300/32 offers additional capacity margin over 250 lb baskets, allowing a single technician to carry heavier tool sets, diagnostic equipment, or PPE while staying within the basket’s rating.
Professional-Series, OSHA-Compliant Construction: A high-strength 0.120″ wall square tubular steel frame, heavy-gauge floor grating, 42″ guardrails, 6″ toeboards, perforated side panels from toeboard to mid-rail, inward-swinging access gate, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail deliver OSHA 1926.502-compliant fall protection in a cost-effective Professional design.
Integrated Overhead Protection: An overhead frame with perforated steel skylights provides overhead object protection while maintaining visibility and approximately 79″ interior height, supporting work in environments with falling-object hazards.
Lifting-Bar Suspension for Compact Models: Professional single-person round baskets like the ERM1-300/32 use a robust steel lifting bar with an integrated master link to connect directly to the crane hook, simplifying rigging while helping maintain level orientation under load.
Proof Load Tested With Detachable Test Weight: Each ERM1-300/32 is proof-load tested at 375 lb (125% of its 300 lb rated capacity) and includes Lifting Technologies’ easy-on/easy-off detachable test weight system, along with proof-load certificates, inspection documentation, and access to an online training video for safety and audit readiness.
Durable Powder-Coat Finish and Custom Options: An electrostatic powder-coat finish in standard solid red (with yellow test weights) offers resistance to impact, abrasion, chemicals, and corrosion; additional fall protection anchor points, tag lines, and other custom features can be engineered to meet specific site requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA regulations apply to the ERM1-300/32?
ERM1-300/32 is designed to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel with cranes and OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M for fall protection, including requirements for proof-load testing, 42" guardrail and 6" toeboard dimensions, enclosure between toeboard and mid-rail, and personal fall-arrest anchorage.
How much weight can the ERM1-300/32 hold?
ERM1-300/32 has a maximum rated capacity of 300 lb, which includes the worker plus tools, materials, and personal protective equipment. The basket itself weighs approximately 300 lb, excluding rigging, and each unit is proof-load tested at 375 lb (125% of rated capacity) before shipment.
When should I choose the ERM1-300/32 instead of the ERM1-300/26?
Choose ERM1-300/32 when site clearances allow a 32" round platform and the work benefits from additional floor area for tools, components, or longer-duration tasks; the ERM1-300/26 remains the better choice when access is more constrained and a smaller diameter is required.
Is the ERM1-300/32 a good fit for instrumentation or valve work in process facilities?
Yes. The larger single-person platform and 300 lb capacity make ERM1-300/32 a strong candidate for instrumentation, valve, and localized piping work in process facilities, where extra workspace and tool staging area improve efficiency for a single technician.
Does ERM1-300/32 include overhead protection?
Yes. ERM1-300/32 is supplied as a round Professional basket with overhead protection, using a perforated steel overhead frame to help shield the worker from falling objects while maintaining clear sightlines and approximately 79" interior height.
What documentation comes with the ERM1-300/32?
Each ERM1-300/32 ships with proof-load test certification, operator guidelines, pre-use inspection checklists, access to a Lifting Technologies online training video, and the Lifting Technologies Use and Safety Handbook. Additional documentation for regulatory or site-specific safety requirements is available upon request.
Find Out More
For other Professional round baskets with different diameters and capacities, see the Professional Man Basket (Round) page.
For more compact single-person options, compare ERM1-300/26 and ERM1-250/32.
For multi-person or larger-platform solutions, consider rectangular and square Professional crane man baskets in the same series.
For heavier-duty Premier series options, see the Premier Crane Man Basket and Premier Round Man Basket pages.