Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, & Conveyors for Construction

Manufacturer's specs/limitations Comply with them Specs not available? Attachments for cranes 1a

Conspicuously post Rated load capacities Recommended operating speeds Special hazard warnings Instructions 2a

Hand signals operators Prescribed by ANSI standard Post illustration of signals 3a

Competent person Inspect equipment Safe operating condition Prior each use During use Safe operating condition Annual inspection Maintain records 4a

Wire rope Take out of service ANSI B 30.5-1968 SAE J959-1966 5a

Belts, gears, exhaust pipes Reciprocating, rotating, moving parts Guarded if dangerous ANSI B 15.1-1958 Rev. 6a

Belts, gears, exhaust pipes Guard/insulate exhaust pipes Internal combustion engines Test enclosed spaces 6b

Crane swing radius hazards Barricade Prevent struck-by Prevent crushed-by 7a

Fuel transportation 29 CFR 1926 Subpart F On public highways 49 CFR Parts 177 and 393 8a

Fire extinguishers Accessible 5BC rating All operator stations/ cabs

Clearance near electrical lines 50 kV minimum 10 feet Over 50 kV 10 feet plus 9a

Equipment in transit Less than 50 kV 4 feet Over 50-345 kV 10 feet Up to 750 kV 16 feet 9b

Observer Visual means difficult Designate observer Warn operator 9c

Modifying equipment Get written approval Change signage Original safety factor Employee safeguarding 10a

Personnel platforms Don’t use a crane Exceptions Hoisting procedure Load line strength Uniformly level Total weight 11a

Personnel platform design Qualified engineer/qualified person Support capabilities Guardrail system Grab rail installed Access gates 12a

Personnel platform design Standing headroom Hard hats Overhead protection Marked accordingly Rated load capacity 12b

Personnel platform use Abide by work needs Employees, tools, materials Not just materials/tools Secure materials/tools Evenly distribute 12c

Trial lifts Unoccupied personnel platform Load to equal lift weight Made from ground level 13a

Operator checks Systems, controls safety devices No interferences exist 50% limit/ rated capacity 13b

Inspection after trail lift Competent person inspects Crane or derrick Rigging 14a

Inspection after trail lift Personnel platform Base support Determine defects/adverse effects 14b

Proof testing Proof test to 125% rated capacity Competent person inspects Correct deficiencies 15a

Personnel platform safety Body parts inside platform Secured to structure Operator remains at controls Indication of danger Continuous sight of Operator Body belt/harness system 16a

Traveling and hoisting Prohibited Exception to rule Travel restrictions 17a

Pre-lift meeting Contents Review requirements/procedures Crane operator Signal person Employee to be lifted Person responsible Each new work location 18a

Helicopter cranes Comply with FAA Conduct briefing Plan of operation

Material hoists Mfg's specs/limitations Post information Defective wire rope 20a

Hoist operating rules Established and posted Signal system Allowable line speed Post on car frame "No Riders Allowed" 21a

Overhead hoists Safe working load Supporting structure load Hoist installation Air hoists Mfg’s specifications 22a

Conveyors Audible warning signal Emergency stop switches Guard screw conveyors Working blow conveyor Mark all crossovers Lockout/tagout ANSI B20.1-1957 23a