RECO1-300 Single-Person Rectangular Crane Man Basket With Overhead Protection
Product Description
The RECO1-300 is a single-occupant, crane-suspended personnel platform in Lifting Technologies’ Professional rectangular line, equipped with overhead protection for elevated work along beams, platforms, equipment faces, and other flat structural surfaces in overhead‑hazard areas. Its 28.25″ by 38″ platform and integrated overhead frame create a compact, protected workspace for one worker and tools in tight or congested locations.
Engineered to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel and OSHA 1926.502 for fall protection, RECO1-300 incorporates a high-strength 0.120″ wall square tubular steel frame, heavy-gauge steel floor grating, 42″ high guardrails, 6″ toeboards, perforated steel sides 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. Overhead models provide approximately 79″ inside height from floor to overhead frame, helping protect the worker from minor falling debris and incidental overhead contact. The 300 lb rated load capacity is intended for a single worker plus tools and PPE, and the basket weight is 405 lb.
Suspension is via a dedicated four-leg sling assembly of 1/2″ 6×36 IWRC wire rope secured to a master link, with each leg attached to the platform base using swage sockets and safety-threaded clevis pins; a fifth safety leg ties off to the load line above the overhaul ball to help minimize tipping and meet OSHA hoisting requirements. Each RECO1-300 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, and inspection checklists.
RECO1-300 is used in construction, industrial maintenance, and facility applications where a single worker must access flat or linear work areas—such as platform edges, structural beams, and equipment fronts—under crane hook in environments with overhead hazards. The combination of rectangular footprint, overhead protection, OSHA-compliant guardrails, and full-perimeter anchorage offers a compact solution for elevated work where both falling-object protection and confined access are concerns.
Industrial Applications
Construction & Structural
Construction projects often require single-worker access along beams, slab edges, and flat façades where overhead hazards from higher work levels exist. The RECO1-300’s rectangular footprint and overhead protection allow a single worker to perform inspection, bolt checks, weld touch-ups, and detailing along linear edges while reducing exposure to minor falling debris.
Its compact overhead-protected design is suitable for crane-suspended work in congested structural areas where maneuverability, alignment with the work face, and overhead shielding are all important.
Industrial Maintenance & Facilities
Industrial plants and facilities frequently need single-worker access to equipment fronts, mezzanine edges, and structural framing where overhead piping, cable trays, or structures present dropped-object hazards. RECO1-300 provides a protected rectangular platform for tasks such as equipment inspection, small component replacement, junction box access, and platform-edge maintenance in these overhead‑hazard environments.
OSHA-compliant guardrails, toeboards, and anchored overhead-protected workspace help support facility safety programs when crane-suspended access is used instead of scaffolding or permanent platforms.
Utilities & Infrastructure
Utility and infrastructure work—bridges, walkways, and structural frames—often involves flat girder or deck edges beneath overhead members or traffic. RECO1-300 is suited to inspection, hardware replacement, and minor repair tasks along these linear features when access from below via crane is more practical and overhead protection is desired to mitigate small falling-object risks.
Its small plan size and overhead frame make it a good choice where clearances are tight, overhead hazards are present, and a single worker needs a protected, OSHA-compliant platform.
Features & Benefits
Compact Rectangular Work Area With Overhead Protection: The 28.25″ × 38″ rectangular platform and integrated overhead frame create an efficient, protected workspace sized for one worker with tools, aligning 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 Professional (economy) configuration with overhead protection.
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, help maintain a level platform, reduce tipping, and satisfy OSHA 1926.1431 personnel-hoisting requirements.
Proof Load Tested With Detachable Test Weight: Each RECO1-300 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 documentation for safety and audit readiness.
Durable Powder-Coat Finish and Custom Options: An electrostatic powder-coat finish (Professional Series standard, typically solid red with yellow test weight) offers resistance to impact, abrasion, chemicals, and corrosion; custom colors and additional custom features can be engineered to meet specific site or branding requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA regulations apply to the RECO1-300?
RECO1-300 is designed to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for crane hoisting of personnel 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 RECO1-300 hold?
RECO1-300 has a maximum rated capacity of 300 lb, which includes the worker plus tools, materials, and PPE. Each unit is proof-load tested at 375 lb (125% of rated capacity) before shipment, and the basket weight is listed at 405 lb.
How many people can work in the RECO1-300?
The RECO1-300 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 capacity.
When is RECO1-300 preferred over open-top REC1-300 or larger rectangular models?
RECO1-300 is appropriate when a single worker needs a rectangular platform with integrated overhead protection for flat or linear work surfaces in overhead‑hazard environments. Open-top REC1-300 or larger REC/RECO models are better suited when overhead hazards are minimal or when additional platform size and capacity are required.
What documentation is included with the RECO1-300?
Each RECO1-300 ships with proof-load test certification, operator guidelines, pre-use inspection checklists, and access to Lifting Technologies’ Use and Safety Handbook and training materials, supporting regulatory compliance and site safety programs.
Find Out More
For larger rectangular Professional baskets with overhead protection, see RECO2-600, RECO3-900, and RECO4-1200 (where applicable).
For square and round Professional baskets with overhead protection, see the “Square Professional Man Basket With Overhead Protection” and “Round Professional Man Basket With Overhead Protection” sections.
For heavier-duty Premier series overhead models, see the Premier Crane Man Basket and Premier Man Basket (Round) pages.