Rigging Requirements Part L “Cranes” and Part F-1 “NOT CRANES” Construction Safety Standard WAC Brad Solheim Department of Labor & Industries Crane Safety Supervisor

Rigging for Cranes & Rigging other than Cranes  Parts L “Cranes” and F-1 –Scope and Application –Rigger Qualifications –Rigging Requirements –Choosing the Right Part – Duties Assigned personnel

Scope WAC PART L Cranes, Rigging, and Personnel Lifting  This part applies to power-operated cranes and derricks used in construction that can hoist, lower and horizontally move a suspended load…….  Equipment includes, Articulating boom cranes; crawler cranes; mobile cranes, rough-terrain, all- terrain, commercial truck-mounted, boom truck cranes; tower cranes; and other variations.

Part L “CRANES”  Rigging Requirements  Rigger Qualifications

Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”  A qualified rigger is required whenever employees in the fall zone and are hooking, unhooking, or guiding a load  During crane assembly and disassembly hoisting activities  This activity requires at least one qualified rigger

Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”  The rigger must meet the qualification requirements of  When hoisting with a Crane or Derrick, the Qualified Rigger Requirements of Part L apply and must be followed

Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”  Understands sling and rigging hardware application and limitations.  Sling selection and application.  Rigging gear removal criteria.  Load weight estimation, center of gravity, and basic hand signals, as applicable.

Riggers (cont’d) “CRANES”  Qualification Requirements: –Know and understand the requirements of applicable ASME standards: B Base- Mounted Drum Hoists, B Slings, B Hooks, B Overhead Hoists (Underhung), B Below the Hook Lifting Devices, B Manually operated Hoists, B Rigging Hardware. 8

Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”  Qualification Documents: –Written and Practical test –Documentation from qualified evaluator must be on site A Third Party Qualified Evaluator An Employer Qualified Evaluator –Employer's qualification is not portable –Documentation effective February 1, 2013

Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”  Assessment by a Qualified Evaluator Qualified Evaluator is a person who has demonstrated that they are competent in accurately assessing whether individuals meet the rigger qualification requirements of Part L Qualified Evaluator (Third Party) means an independent entity Qualified Evaluator (not a third party) is a person employed by the signal person’s or the rigger’s employer

Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES” Qualification Options Documentation RequiredPortable Expiration Date 3 rd Party Qualified Evaluator Yes 5 Yrs maximum Employer Qualified Evaluator YesNo 5 Yrs maximum 11

 Site Supervisor’s duties (a-l). “CRANES” –( c) ensuring that a qualified person is designated as the lift director. –( i) Allowing crane operation near electric power lines only when requirements of WAC have been met. –(k) Ensuring that work performed by the rigging crew is supervised by a qualified rigger. See WAC

 LIFT DIRECTOR DUTIES (a-o) “CRANES”  (g) Assigning qualified signal person(s) and conveying that information to the crane operator.  (i) Allowing crane operation near electric power lines only when the requirements of WAC and any additional requirements determined by the site supervisor have been met. 13

 Lift Director duties continued: –(l) Informing the crane operator of the weight of loads to be lifted, as well as the lifting, moving, and placing locations for these loads. –(m) Obtaining the crane operator’s verification that this weight does not exceed the crane’s rated capacity; –(n) Ensuring that the load is properly rigged and balanced before it is lifted more than a few inches. 14

Part F-1 “NOT CRANE”  Rigging Requirements  Rigger Qualifications

Scope “NOT CRANES”  WAC Part F-1  Rigging Requirements for Material Handling  This part applies to material/load handling activities when using slings, rigging hardware, below-the hook-lifting devices when performing construction activities. ASME B Slings, B Hooks, B Below the hook devices, B Hardware.

Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT CRANES”  Part F-1 All rigging activities must be conducted:  By a qualified rigger or  Under the direction of a qualified rigger  Riggers must be a qualified person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT CRANES”  Qualification Requirements: Know and understand: o Requirements for slings, rigging hardware, and below the hook lifting devices as applicable o Rigging limitations, associated hazards, rigging practices, and inspection requirements

Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT CRANES”  Qualification Requirements:  Know and understand rigging related conditions, such as load weight estimation, center of gravity, effect of angles on rigging components and basic hand signals, as applicable.  Sling Hitch application  Rigging gear removal criteria

Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT CRANES”  Written and Practical examinations are not required

Part L “CRANES”Part F-1 “Not Cranes” Rigging with CranesMaterial Handling w/o crane Qualified Rigger required when workers are in the fall zone All rigging/material handling activities require a Qualified Rigger or supervision by a Qualified Rigger Written and Practical tests documented & on site Documentation not required Third Party or Employer Qualified Evaluator Not addressed

Rigging Requirements, Parts L & F-1  A Qualified Person must inspect the rigging equipment before each day or shift.  A Qualified Person must ensure the equipment’s use and application is safe.  A Qualified Person must ensure that defective equipment is removed from service that would create a hazard if used or meets any of the removal criteria.

Rigging Inspections, Parts L & F-1 ** Daily Inspections ** Periodic Inspections Chain SlingsVisual* Documentation Wire RopeVisual* Documentation Synthetic Web & Round Visual* Documentation ** Qualified Person * Written record of the most recent Periodic inspection

Forklifts and Construction  Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) configured to hoist and lower (by means of a winch or hook) and can horizontally move a suspended load, some elements of Part L must be followed, including: Rigger Qualifications Power line clearance distances  Not included Forklift (crane) certification Operator Certification

 A telescopic boom Powered Industrial Trucks configured with a winch or hook DOES fall under the scope of Part L.  Manufacturer’s written approval is required before using attachments

Forklifts and Construction  A vertical mast Powered Industrial Truck when configured with a hook would not fall under the scope of Part L.  Rigging (Part F-1)  Operation (Chpt )  Manufacturer’s written approval is required before using attachments

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