SECO1-300
Product Description
The SECO1-300 is the smallest square Professional crane-suspended man basket with overhead protection in Lifting Technologies’ product line, intended for a single worker in tight or congested spaces where both a compact footprint and overhead shielding are required. Its 28.25″ by 28.25″ platform provides just enough space for one occupant plus tools while fitting into restricted structural bays or close clearances around equipment.
Professional-Series overhead models feature a high-strength 0.120″ wall square tubular steel frame, heavy-gauge steel floor grating, 42″ high guardrails, and 6″ high toeboards around the perimeter. Perforated steel side panels extend from the toeboard up to the mid-rail to contain tools and small objects, and an inward-opening access gate with a positive restraining device provides controlled entry. A full-perimeter inner grab rail functions as personal fall-arrest anchorage in compliance with OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M.
The SECO1-300 is 28.25″ width, 28.25″ length, has a 300 lb maximum rated load capacity, a 375 lb test (proof) weight, and it weighs 420 lb. Overhead Professional models provide approximately 79″ inside height from floor to overhead frame, and SECO1-300’s overhead structure uses perforated skylight panels to help protect the worker from minor falling debris while maintaining visibility and ventilation.
Suspension is provided by a four-leg sling assembly of 1/2″ 6×36 IWRC wire rope secured to a master link for crane-hook connection. Each sling leg is attached directly to the platform base using swaged terminations and safety-threaded clevis pins, creating a base-attached hoisting system that distributes loads evenly and helps keep the basket level under motion. A fifth safety leg ties off to the load line above the overhaul ball for additional stability and for alignment with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 personnel-hoisting practices.
Every SECO1-300 is proof-load tested at 375 lb—125% of its 300 lb rated capacity—prior to shipment. SECO1-300 platforms are equipped with the unique easy-on/easy-off detachable test weight system, the four-leg sling assembly, a data plate, Use and Safety Handbook, proof-load test certificates, and pre-use inspection checklists, supporting safe commissioning and documentation.
SECO1-300 is used where a single worker must access localized work points in overhead-hazard environments—such as beneath active decks or structural levels—under crane hook, and where full guarding plus overhead protection are required without increasing the plan size beyond a compact square footprint.
Industrial Applications
Construction & Structural
On construction and steel-erection projects, SECO1-300 is appropriate for one-person tasks like bolt checks, local weld repairs, minor detailing, or point inspections at columns, connection nodes, and small edge locations. The 28.25″ × 28.25″ plan allows the basket to be positioned close to connections or within tight structural frames.
The overhead protection is particularly useful when working below upper floors or active work decks where small tools, fasteners, or debris may be dropped, adding a built-in shield in addition to site housekeeping and dropped-object controls.
Industrial Plants & Maintenance
In industrial facilities, SECO1-300 can be used for single-technician inspection, maintenance, or small repair work at equipment faces, small mezzanine edges, and localized pipe or cable runs where overhead piping or trays create potential for minor falling debris. The square footprint fits into crowded plant layouts, and the overhead frame provides an extra safety layer.
Perforated side infill and toeboards assist in containing small items on the platform, while the full-perimeter grab rail offers multiple lanyard attachment points for a personal fall-arrest system, supporting facility fall-protection programs.
Utilities & Infrastructure
For utilities and infrastructure, SECO1-300 is suited to single-worker tasks at parapets, access galleries, or localized structural features where overhead hazards from traffic decks or upper levels exist. The compact, overhead-protected basket lets one worker safely access these points under the crane hook in sections with limited underside clearance.
The combination of overhead protection and small plan size makes SECO1-300 particularly practical for short-duration tasks at hard-to-reach locations where scaffolding is impractical and overhead exposure must be tightly controlled.
Features & Benefits
Compact Single-Person Square Work Area With Overhead Protection: The 28.25″ × 28.25″ square platform and overhead frame create a very compact, protected workspace for one worker plus tools, ideal for tight or congested overhead-hazard locations.
Professional-Series, OSHA-Compliant Construction: SECO1-300 uses a 0.120″ wall square tubular steel frame, heavy-gauge floor grating, 42″ guardrails, 6″ toeboards, perforated side panels, an inward-opening gate, and a full-perimeter inner grab rail to align with OSHA 1926.502 fall-protection provisions.
Base-Attached Four-Leg Sling Assembly With Safety Leg: A four-leg 1/2″ 6×36 IWRC wire rope sling assembly attached to the platform base and secured to a master link, plus a fifth leg to the load line above the overhaul ball, provides stable, OSHA 1926.1431–oriented hoisting of personnel.
125% Proof-Load Tested With Detachable Test Weight System: Each SECO1-300 is proof-tested to 375 lb (125% of the 300 lb rating) and supplied with Lifting Technologies’ unique detachable test weight system, proof-load certificates, and inspection documentation to support commissioning and periodic inspections.
Durable Powder-Coat Finish and Custom Options:
Professional baskets feature an electrostatic powder-coat finish (standard red with yellow test weights) providing resistance to impact, abrasion, and corrosion; custom colors and certain configuration options are available to meet customer and project standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the SECO1-300 dimensions and ratings?
The SECO1-300 is 28.25" width, 28.25" length, has a 300 lb maximum rated load capacity, a 375 lb test weight, and a basket weight of 420 lb.
How many people can SECO1-300 carry?
SECO1-300 is designed for one occupant; the total weight of the worker, tools, materials, and PPE must not exceed the 300 lb rated capacity.
How does SECO1-300 differ from SEC1-300?
Both share a similar compact square footprint, but SECO1-300 includes an overhead frame and panels for overhead protection, while SEC1-300 is an open-top square Professional basket without overhead protection and has a lower basket weight.
Which OSHA standards does SECO1-300 support?
SECO1-300 is designed in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1431 for hoisting personnel and OSHA 1926.502 Subpart M for fall protection, including guardrail, toeboard, enclosure, anchorage, and proof-load requirements.
What is included with a SECO1-300 order?
Typical equipment includes the overhead-protected square platform, four-leg sling assembly with safety leg, detachable test weight system, data plate, Use and Safety Handbook and training materials, proof-load certificate, and inspection checklist.
Find Out More
For other square Professional baskets with overhead protection, see SECO2-600, SECO3-900, and SECO4-1200 (where listed).
For square Professional baskets without overhead protection, see SEC1-300, SEC2-600, SEC3-900, and SEC4-1200.
For heavier-duty Premier series overhead models, see the Premier Crane Man Basket and Premier Man Basket (Round) pages.