REC1-300 Single-Person Rectangular Crane Man Basket
Product Description
The REC1-300 is a single-occupant, crane-suspended personnel platform in Lifting Technologies’ Professional series, designed for elevated work along beams, platforms, equipment faces, and other flat structural surfaces where a rectangular footprint matches the work area. Its 28.25″ by 38″ open-top platform provides an efficient workspace for one worker and tools while maintaining compact overall size for tight access.
Engineered to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel and OSHA 1926.502 for fall protection, REC1-300 features a high-strength 0.120″ wall, 1.5″ 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-opening 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 305 lb basket weight reflects rugged yet economical Professional-series construction.
Suspension is via a four-leg sling assembly of 1/2″ 6×36 IWRC wire rope secured to a master link, with each leg attached to the platform using swage sockets and safety-threaded clevis pins; a fifth safety leg is used for tie-off to the load line above the overhaul ball to help minimize tipping and align with OSHA hoisting requirements. Each REC1-300 is proof-load tested at 375 lb—125% of its 300 lb rated capacity—before shipment and is supplied with Lifting Technologies’ unique easy-on/easy-off detachable test weight system, proof-load certificates, and inspection documentation.
The REC1-300 serves construction, industrial maintenance, and facility applications where a single worker must access localized flat or linear work areas under crane hook—such as platform edges, structural beams, and equipment fronts—while maintaining OSHA-compliant guardrails, anchorage, and documentation. Overhead protection structures and other custom features are available as options for sites with specific overhead-hazard requirements.
Industrial Applications
Construction & Structural
Construction projects often require personnel access along beams, slab edges, and flat facades where the work envelope is linear rather than cylindrical. The REC1-300’s rectangular footprint aligns with these flat surfaces, allowing a single worker to perform inspection, welding touch-ups, bolt checks, and detailing along edges and connections.
Its compact size and Professional-series weight make it suitable for crane-suspended work in congested structural areas where maneuverability and precise positioning along a beam line or façade segment are critical.
Industrial Maintenance & Facilities
Industrial plants and facilities frequently need single-worker access to equipment fronts, mezzanine or platform edges, and structural framing for inspection and minor repairs. The REC1-300 provides an open-top rectangular workspace suited to tasks such as equipment inspection, small repairs, junction box access, and platform-edge maintenance where a full crew platform is not required.
OSHA-compliant guardrails, toeboards, and fall-arrest anchorage help support facility safety programs when crane-suspended access is used instead of scaffolding or fixed platforms.
Utilities & Infrastructure
Utility and infrastructure work—bridges, elevated walkways, and structural frames—often involves flat girder or deck edges where a rectangular basket allows the worker to align with the work face. The REC1-300 fits single-worker tasks such as inspection, hardware replacement, and minor repair along these linear features, particularly when access from below via crane is more practical than from above.
Its open-top configuration keeps weight down while still providing full-perimeter guardrails and anchorage, making it a practical choice where overhead structures do not require a canopy.
Features & Benefits
Single-Person Rectangular Work Area: The 28.25″ × 38″ rectangular platform creates an efficient workspace sized for one worker with tools, aligning naturally with beams, platform edges, and equipment faces in flat or linear work zones.
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, inward-opening access gate, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail deliver OSHA 1926.502-compliant fall protection in a cost-effective design.
Dedicated Sling Suspension With Safety Leg: The four-leg 1/2″ 6×36 IWRC wire rope sling assembly attached directly to the platform base, plus a fifth safety leg to the load line above the overhaul ball, helps maintain a level platform, reduce tipping, and satisfy OSHA 1926.1431 requirements for suspended personnel platforms.
Proof Load Tested With Detachable Test Weight: Each REC1-300 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 and inspection documents to support safety audits.
Durable Powder-Coat Finish and Custom Options: An electrostatic powder-coat finish in standard solid red (with yellow test weight) offers high resistance to impact, abrasion, chemicals, and corrosion; custom colors and optional overhead protection structures or other custom features can be engineered for specific site requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA regulations apply to the REC1-300?
REC1-300 is designed to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel with cranes and OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M for fall protection, covering requirements for proof-load testing, guardrail and toeboard dimensions, anchorage, and enclosure between toeboard and mid-rail.
How much weight can the REC1-300 hold?
REC1-300 has a maximum rated capacity of 300 lb, which includes the worker plus tools, materials, and personal protective equipment. Each unit is proof-load tested at 375 lb (125% of rated capacity) before shipment, and the basket itself weighs approximately 305 lb, excluding rigging.
How many people can work in the REC1-300?
The REC1-300 is rated for one occupant. Lift planning should ensure the combined weight of the worker and all carried items remains within the 300 lb rated load.
When is REC1-300 preferred over round or square Professional baskets?
Choose REC1-300 when the work primarily follows flat or linear surfaces—beams, edges, façades, equipment fronts—where a 28.25" × 38" rectangular footprint aligns with the task; round baskets are preferred for cylindrical structures, and square models for more compact, symmetrical layouts.
Does REC1-300 include overhead protection?
The standard REC1-300 is an open-top rectangular platform with no overhead frame. Overhead protection and other structural additions are available as custom options for applications with specific overhead-hazard requirements.
What documentation comes with the REC1-300?
Each REC1-300 ships with proof-load test certification, operator guidelines, pre-use inspection checklists, access to Lifting Technologies’ Use and Safety Handbook and online video training, supporting regulatory compliance and site safety programs.
Find Out More
For larger rectangular Professional baskets for multi-person crews, see REC2-600, REC3-900, and REC4-1200.
For square and round Professional baskets, visit the Professional Crane Man Basket page (square and round, with and without overhead protection).
For heavier-duty Premier series options, see the Premier Crane Man Basket and Premier Man Basket (Round) pages.