The procedure will cover safe rigging and lifting practices, working around high voltage electricity, inspections, lift plans, personnel platforms, and worker requirements. Supervisors of employees who may be required to comply with the crane safety program shall. However, as noted in answer 2, the lessee is responsible for the condition of the crane and occupational safety and health administration 1 0. This is the maximum load that can safely be applied to a particular type of rope.
Rigging equipment must not be loaded in excess of its safe working load. Basic rigging workbook training brookhaven national laboratory. No matter how safe the crane and all the equipment associated with lifting, rigging continues to be a major part of crane operations and safety. Rigging is the equipment used in the preparation to move loads by cranes or hoists. The safety policy lf its not safe, dont do it is important not only for your safety, but the safety of your coworkers. Prevent damage to equipment, materials and property. If the crane can come within 20 feet of the power line in any direction, the lines must be deenergized and grounded.
Rigging is the use of fibre ropes, wire ropes, chains, slings, or other attachments to lift and move objects. Treat the rigging as though your life depended on it. Exxonmobil use only crane and lifting tier 1 best practice page 2 of 26 single point of contact. This guide outlines the competency based skills needed to carry out basic, intermediate and advanced rigging safety. People working around rigging should also be trained on safe rigging practices. The crane hoist line to part or the rigging gear to fail. Because of the hazards associated with working with cranes, osha has had. How to calculate the safe working load for rigging. The following basic guidelines must be followed for all types of rigging. Basic rigging incorporates the skills needed for dogging. The intent is to ensure all users and owners of this equipment are trained in the safe operation and the hazards of using cranes, hoists and slings. It requires persons who perform rigging or operate hoisting equipment to. Deviations from engineering controls the defined in lop 2. National commission for the certification of crane operators 29,500 views.
Always check the wind speed to make sure it is safe for lifting the loads. And rigging related accidents can often be deadly, due to the large and heavy loads that are lifted. Programs mobile cranes, overhead cranes, hoists, rigging, forklifts, aerial lifts, tower cranes and earth moving equipment. Rigging components are expensive to buy and to replace. The lifting safety subject area, found in the brookhaven national laboratory bnl.
Each module must be passed before the next module can completed. Level 1 mobile crane theory exam practice questions v1. Rigging also involves balancing and securing the load to be lifted. Topics include the latest osha crane and rigging regulations, use of hand signals, equipment inspection, sling and hitch selection, sling angles, lifting loads safely. Lifting and rigging require following the proper safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment. The crane could easily lift the generator after it was correctly rigged and connected to the crane.
Crane operator training crane certification inspections. If the crane malfunctions while in operation, it could be dangerous to you and the people you work with. Most crane and rigging accidents can be prevented by field personnel following basic safe. Dont use makeshift rigging or attempt to repair any rigging components. Special custom design grabs, hooks, clamps, or other lifting accessories for such units as modular panels, prefabricated structures and similar. Which of the following materials are slings made of. Over 90% of cranerelated accidents are the result of human error. Rigging is the most critical part of crane operations. The content of the pnnl hoisting and rigging manual was derived from the hanford site hoisting and rigging manual doerl9236.
This policy applies to all persons who operate cranes e. Additional knowledge or refresher information on some of the key safe rigging practices provided by this guide will help these workers. Operators crane safety manual iowa mold tooling co. Americas mechanical leadership team previous revision. It is essential to determine the proper style, size, length, diameter and thickness of sling needed for the application prior to use. The fulford cranesafe certificate is recognised by worksafebc and yukon workers compensation health and safety board as proof of practical competence. Rigging involves making sure the type and capacity of the crane and the rigging equipment used is appropriate for the load. Permission was given to the hanford site hoisting and rigging committee to use and reproduce portions of standards and information from the following sources. In order to ensure the safety of workers and the equipment involved, any operation. Crane incidents can cause devastating results in terms of production, property damage, and loss of human life.
Pptsm rigging 2014 rigger role assist the crane operator by properly attaching and. Over 90% of crane related accidents are the result of human error. What is the net capacity of the crane based on the configuration below. Crane and lifting tier 1 best practice page 3 of 26 single point of contact. Topics include safe operating procedures, preoperating inspection, proper rigging and lifting, moving and placing. Refer to a guide for dogging, workcover authority of nsw. Correct lifting can move large objects efficiently and reduce manual handling operations. Therefore, they do need some knowledge in safe rigging practices for the types of rigging they perform on a regular basis. Crane safe has estimated the time that should be allocated for an assessor to complete a crane safe assessment for each type of crane to assist crane safe program users in budgeting time and resources. And riggingrelated accidents can often be deadly, due.
When rigging a load, you should make sure that you inspect the hook as well. Crane and lifting tier 1 best practice page 1 of 26. Qualified rigging lift supervisor and qualified rigger 1 be at least 18 years of age 2 be able to communicate with crane operator, lift supervisor, flagman and affected employees on site. Here, nick depaoli, a student at deep creek construction school, demonstrates how to calculate the safe working load for rigging considering sling stress.
Lifting and rigging require following the proper safety procedures to. Rigging is the preparation of materials, supplies, equipment or other items, for lifting by the crane. Keep the crane operators line of sight clear keep hands, feet, and body clear of pinch points. Explain safe working practices to consider when performing hoisting and rigging.
Rigging when workers prepare equipment to be lifted by cranes, hoists or other materialhandling machinery is a common work process on shipyard and construction sites, among others. In addition, cranerelated incidents tend to be high profile events that receive a lot of publicity as indicated by the following recent news headlines. Purpose by following this policy and operating lifting devices in a safe and responsible manner, injuries and property damage can be prevented. Rigging safety training powerpoints atlantic training blog. The material outlined in this manual outlines the requirements of the doe hoisting and rigging program. Rigging can only be performed by qualified workers or under the direct supervision of qualified workers. The person designated to signal the crane operator, to keep an eye on obstructions and to assist the operator in making the hoist. Ppt safe rigging practices powerpoint presentation. Never use a hook with a broken or bent safety latch. The purpose of this document is to discuss the requirements for planning and performing an incidental lift using an overhead crane and commonly available rigging components, such as slings, shackles, eye bolts, and turnbuckles.
To obtain the swc of rope, divide the bs by a factor of safety fs. Attend training on the requirements of this mobile crane safety policy which includes the inspection requirements of chains, slings, and hoists. Cranesafe does not determine the commercial arrangements between independent endorsed assessors and cranesafe program users. Knowing basics of rigging procedures and ensuring that they are applied this is possible only when the load is visible to the operator. The difference is caused by the application of a safety factor. Do not lift a load that exceeds the cranes capacity. Establish budget support for this program for hisher unit. If no part of the crane, line, rigging, load or accessories can reach to within 20 feet of an energized power line, then clearly mark the 20 foot barrier and no signal person is required. The officer responded to the question by saying that it was an emergency. Our comprehensive safety and health program is designed to eliminate incidents by promoting a proactive safety culture in which hazards are identified before accidents occur. Using a crane scale and test lift method we discover the loads north end weighs 21,000 lbs and the south end weighs 7,000 lbs. Keep wire rope slings lubricated and all rigging stored out of the weather. It requires persons who perform rigging or operate hoisting equipment to be trained to ensure that the.
It is the responsibility of the user of this manual to implement all of the requirements from listed sources. How a load is attached to a crane can make the difference between a successful lift and an unfortunate accident. Exxon mobil corporation and its affiliates adopt manufacturing best practices as part of an. This information will be presented in five modules. Basic rigging those qualified in basic rigging must know how to carry out work associated with.
Guide to safe use of overhead travelling cranes, gantry. Oct 27, 2014 rigging when workers prepare equipment to be lifted by cranes, hoists or other materialhandling machinery is a common work process on shipyard and construction sites, among others. All rigging gear and equipment provided by the employer must be inspected before each shift and at intervals during its use to minimize the possibility of a rigging failure 1915. This procedure outlines safe work practices for qualified employees who work on or near cranes or carrydeck cranes. Jun 29, 2012 national commission for the certification of crane operators 29,500 views. In our example, using a mobile crane would be the best solution. According to osha, rigging workers have been injured or killed when loads have slipped or the rigging has failed. The cranesafe certificate is your standard for safe crane operation. Traveling crane industry governing bodies as well as local, state and federal rules and regulations. Module 4 lifting and rigging sm 4 1 introduction a fire officer on a pumper was once asked why he ordered the pumper engineer to drive the 30,000 pound fire apparatus on a road that had a bridge with a 10,000 load limit. Jul 29, 20 this course provides an overview of many aspects of safe load rigging.
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