1. WAC 296-155-Part L Construction Cranes, Rigging, and Personnel Lifting

2. Welcome and Introduction
Brad Solheim/Steve Heist
Crane Safety Supervisor
Technical Specialist

3. Bellevue, WA 2006

6. Topics to be Covered Construction Crane:
Certification Requirements
Crane Operator Qualifications and Requirements
Changes/Additions to Part L
Power Line Clearances
Signal Person Requirements
Rigger Qualifications
Responsibilities

7. 296-155-Part L Phase 1- Effective January 1, 2010 (Crane Safety Rule)
Crane Certification
Construction Industry
Annual Certification
Accredited Crane Certifier
Operator Qualifications
Valid operator’s certificate
Operating hours and Crane related experience
Crane Types
Includes: Mobile, Articulating, Tower cranes when used in the construction industry

8. 296-155-Part L Cranes Included (cranes used in construction)
Mobile Cranes Crawler Cranes
Lattice Boom Hydraulic Telescoping Boom
Articulating Rough Terrain Cranes
Tower Cranes Self Erecting Tower Cranes
Digger Derricks*
Exempt (crane certification and operator certification)
Excavators Backhoes
Conveyors Concrete Pumper Truck
Forklifts* Dedicated Drilling Rig
Digger Derricks* (WAC ) (WAC )
(t) Digger derricks when used for activities that are covered under chapter WAC, Safety standards for electrical workers, or chapter WAC, Safety standards for telecommunications. Cranes other than digger derricks when used for activities that are covered under chapter WAC, Safety standards for electrical workers, or chapter WAC, Safety standards for telecommunications are NOT exempt.
Forklifts when configured to hoist and move horizontally by means of hook or winch. Language OSHA used.
The Agency (OSHA) also recognizes
that, because the exemption only applies to work subject to the
electrical-power and telecommunications standards, employers cannot use
digger derricks within this exemption to perform unrelated tasks such
as the construction of a building or the foundation or structural
components of a substation before the installation of electric power-
transmission or power-distribution equipment. A digger derrick used for
this type of construction will still be subject to the requirements in
29 CFR 1926, subpart CC, and operators will have to be certified in
accordance with Sec
(5) Digger derricks that do not meet the exemption criteria in subsection (4) of this section must comply with WAC (crane certifier accreditation and crane certification) through WAC (Operator qualifications and certification) one hundred eighty days after the effective date of this section.
Definition
(s)(40)
Telecommunication service. The furnishing of a capability to signal or communicate at a distance by means such as telephone, telegraph, police and firealarm, community antenna television, or similar system, using wire, conventional cable, coaxial cable, wave guides, microwave transmission, or other similar means.
If the digger derrick is being used to hoist other than what is defined above then it would fall under construction.

9. Washington State Crane Rule
Phase 2- Effective February 1, 2012
WAC , Safety Standards for Construction Workers, Part L
As effective as OSHA
Reducing fatalities and injuries at the construction site
Out dated standards
Addressing new technology
Current Nationally Recognized Safety Standards
270 pages
February 1, 2012

10. 296-155 Part L Changes/Differences
DOSH: Certification of crane, operators, & certifiers. Self-Erecting Tower Cranes Rigging/signaling requirements (Current ASME) Assembly/Disassembly Director Duties of Site Supervisor, Crane owner, user, Lift director, crane operator.
OSHA four year phase in of operator certification. 2014
Nothing on self-erectors
No certification of cranes
OSHA exempts articulating Cranes (delivery)

11. Rigger and Signal Person Qualifications WAC 296-155-Part L

12. Qualified Rigger ( )

13. Rigger
A Qualified Rigger is a rigger who meets the requirements in WAC
This applies to construction material handling activities for cranes, derricks, powered industrial trucks.
When required:

14. Rigger
During hoisting activities when Assembling or Disassembling a crane
Whenever workers are within the fall zone:
During the initial connection of a load to a component or structure
Hooking, unhooking, guiding a load

15. Riggers (cont’d) Qualification Requirements:
Know and understand the requirements of applicable ASME standards: B Base-Mounted Drum Hoists, B Slings, B Hooks, B Overhead Hoists (Underhung), B30.20 Below the Hook Lifting Devices, B30.21 Manually operated Hoists, B30.26 Rigging Hardware.

16. Riggers (cont’d) Qualification Requirements:
Competent in the application of the type of hitches used
Basic understanding of crane operation
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.

17. Riggers (cont’d)
Know and understand rigging selection and capacity ratings
Know and understand the type of sling and hitch used
Know rigging hardware

18. Riggers (cont’d) Qualification Requirements: (July 31, 2012)
Demonstrate through a written test, and a practical test
Documentation from qualified evaluator
A Third Party Qualified Evaluator
An Employer Qualified Evaluator
An Employer's Qualified Evaluator under this option is not portable

19. Requirements WAC 296-155-329 Qualified person‑-Rigging.
Rigger requirements have been moved to;
(WAC )
WAC    Rigging Equipment
Rigging requirements have been moved (see WAC through )

20. Qualified Evaluator Third Party Qualified Evaluator
A person who has demonstrated that he/she is competent in accurately assessing whether individuals meet the qualification requirements for signal persons or riggers, per and
Third Party Qualified Evaluator
means an entity which is independent from the signal person’s or the rigger’s employer.
Employer (not a third party)
means a person employed by the signal person’s or the rigger’s employer.

21. Signal Persons Qualifications 296-155-53302

22. Signal Person (Feb 1,2012)
This applies to construction activities which involve cranes and powered industrial trucks which have been configured to hoist and lower by means of a winch or hook
Who meets the requirements of WAC

23. Signal Person Required
Point of operation is not in full view of operator
View of direction of travel is obstructed
Site specific safety concerns which the operator or person handling the load determines it necessary
Working near energized power lines and a dedicated spotter is used, in addition to other responsibilities they must also meet the signal person qualifications
Any time someone is signaling a crane

24. Signal Person Qualifications
Qualification Requirements:
Know and understand the type(s) of signals which will be used
Competent in the application of the type of signals used
Have a basic understanding of equipment operation and limitations, crane dynamics, and boom deflection

25. Signal Person Qualifications
Qualification Requirements:
Demonstrate knowledge and skill through a verbal or written test, and through a practical test
Documentation from qualified evaluator
A Third Party Qualified Evaluator
An Employer Qualified Evaluator
An assessment by an Employer's Qualified Evaluator under this option is not portable

26. Qualified Evaluator Third Party Qualified Evaluator
A person who has demonstrated that he/she is competent in accurately assessing whether individuals meet the qualification requirements for signal persons or riggers, per and
Third Party Qualified Evaluator
means an entity which is independent from the signal person’s or the rigger’s employer.
Employer (not a third party)
means a person employed by the signal person’s or the rigger’s employer.

27. Qualified Riggers and Signal Persons
Qualification
Options
Documentation
Required
Portable
Expiration
Date
3rd Party Qualified Evaluator
Yes
5 Yrs
maximum
Employer Qualified Evaluator No

28. Qualified Riggers and Signal Persons
The employer must make the documentation for whichever option is used available at the site while the rigger or signal person is employed by the employer.
The documentation must specify each type of rigging and signaling type
The documentation must specify each type of signaling
Sample Documentation
Qualified Rigger________________________________
Date _______________________
Rigging Type:
Chain Slings
Wire Rope
Synthetic
Metal Mesh
Rigging Hardware:
Shackles
Turnbuckles
Eye Bolts
Wire Rope Clips
Third Party Evaluator
Employer Evaluator
Evaluator Name_______________________________
Evaluator Company____________________________
Qualified Signal Person__________________________
Date _______________________
Signaling Type:
Voice
Hand
Radio
Other_______________
Crane Type:
Mobile
Tower
Articulating
Overhead
Third Party Evaluator
Employer Evaluator
Evaluator Name_______________________________
Evaluator Company____________________________

29. Qualified Riggers and Signal Persons
Required Documentation
The testing of the practical and written documentation for whichever option is used available at the site
The documentation must specify each type of rigging and signaling type

30. Manufacturer’s written approval is required before using attachments
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
Taking the place of a crane, has a telescopic boom that can move the load horizontally and vertically.*

31. 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 (Chapter 863)
Manufacturer’s written approval is required before using attachments
Powered horizontal and vertical movement of the load is not the purpose of the boom extension.*

32. Qualified Riggers What Why Who What are they doing, Rigging
Is this a crane? NO
Why a qualified rigger guiding the load
Who need to be a qualified rigger. Both ?

33. Qualified Riggers What Why Who
What are they doing, moving guiding a suspended load, fall zone
Is this a crane? Electric hoist, possibly, but moves horizontally by hand, under 2000 lbs capacity?
Why a qualified rigger guiding the load
Who need to be a qualified rigger. Both ?

34. Power Line Safety WAC 296-155-53408

35. Power Line Safety Requirements
If the crane or rigging could get closer than 20/50 feet to an energized power line there are new safety requirements which apply. 
If the crane or rigging can not get closer than 20/50 feet to the line even if the crane is operated at its maximum working radius, the 20/50-foot requirement is satisfied.
Minimum approach distance:
Up to 350kv 20 Feet
Over 350KV 50 Feet

36. Power Line Safety
Crane assembly/disassembly below energized power lines is prohibited.
Crane assembly/disassembly inside Table 4 is prohibited.

37. Operation of Crane/Derrick
Identify the work zone by demarcating boundaries. (flags, or devices/limiting)
Determine maximum working radius/360 which includes rigging & load. If could get closer than 20 ft of a power line.
Employer must meet requirements in Option (1)(2) or (3)

38. Power Line Safety Requirements
Crane operations near power lines, use one of 3 Options
Option 1 - Deenergize & Ground Power lines
Option 2 - Maintain 20/50 foot clearance
Option 3 - Obtain power line voltage from Utility Owner/Operator and ensure the crane or rigging does not get closer than the distances listed in Table 4

39. Power Line Safety Requirements
Work Zone
360 degrees around the crane
(maximum working radius)
Demarcate work zone boundaries
and prohibit the operator from
operating the crane past those boundaries

40. Power Line Safety Requirements
Options 2 and 3 also require the following:
Installing an elevated warning line or barricade 20/50 feet from Power Line, and
Implement at least one of the following:
Proximity alarm (OSHA exempt)
Dedicated spotter
Range control warning device
Range Movement limiter
Insulating link (OSHA exempt)

41. Could you get within 20 feet of a power line?
YES NO
Option #1 Deenergize & Ground
No Further Action
Encroachment Prevention Measures
Option #2
20-foot Clearance
Planning Meeting
If Tag Lines are Used, They Must be Nonconductive
Elevated Warning Lines, Barricades, or Line of Signs
PLUS (Choose One):
Spotter, Warning Device, Range Limiter.
Option #3
Ask Utility for Voltage and
Use Table 4
(with minimum clearance distance)
When assembly / disassembly could get within 20 foot of a power line either;
Shut off and ground
Maintain the 20’ clearance including the meeting, non-conductive taglines insulators etc plus
A proximity alarm, dedicated spotter, warning device or insulating link
Or verify with utility exact voltage and use a table for safe distances

42. Power Line Safety Requirements (Part L before 2/1/2012)
For energized power lines rated at or below 50kV the minimum approach distance shall be 10 ft.
For lines rated over 50 kV., minimum clearance between the lines and any part of the crane or load shall be 10 feet plus 0.4 inch for each 1 kV. over 50 kV., or twice the length of the line insulator, but never less than 10 feet
0.4 inch for each 1 KV over 50KV is in effect for other equipment (not cranes)

43. Power Line Safety Requirements (Current Part L)
Minimum Clearance Distances Table 4
Voltage Minimum clearance distance
up to 50 (kV) 10 (feet)
over 50 to
over 200 to
over 345 to
over 500 to
over 750 to 1,
That was easy

44. EXAMPLE 1a
OSHA examples

46. EXAMPLE 2

47. Crane requirements
Power lines
Line of sight
Two sings, two qualified riggers?
Signal Person
What are they doing, moving guiding a suspended load, fall zone
Why a qualified rigger guiding the load
Who need to be a qualified rigger. Both ?

48. Responsibilities: Duties of Assigned Personnel
Crane Owner:
Has custodial control of a crane by virtue of lease or ownership.
Crane User:
Arranges the crane's presence on a worksite and controls its use there.
Site Supervisor:
Exercises supervisory control over the worksite on which a crane is being used and over the work that is being performed on that site. (WAC Power line Safety implemented)

49. Duties of Assigned Personnel (cont)
Lift Director:
Directly oversees the work being performed by a crane and the associated rigging crew.
(WAC Power Line Safety implemented)
Crane Operator:
Directly controls the crane's functions.

50. Assembly/Disassembly

51. Personnel Lifting Platforms 296-155-547
20 Pages
Personnel Lift Design
Personnel Lifting Hoisting Equipment
Crane Derrick Requirements
Inspections (lift and cranes)
Lift proof load tests
Trial lift
Crane Operation Requirements
Employer’s responsibilities
Personnel Lift Supervisor’s responsibilities
Lifting Personnel

52. Rigging 296-155-556 - 562 70 Pages Slings Includes Chain Wire Rope
Metal Mesh
Synthetic Rope slings, Web slings, Round slings
Includes
Design
Maintenance Repair
Testing
Use

53. Rigging 296-155-556 - 562 Rigging Hardware Includes Design
Shackles
Turnbuckles
Eyebolts
Wire rope Clips
Wedge Sockets
Includes
Design
Maintenance Repair
Testing
Operation

54. Rigging 296-155-556 - 562 Lifting Device by Types Includes
Structural lifters
Mechanical lifters
Vacuum lifters
Lifting Magnets
Grapples
Includes
Design
Maintenance Repair
Testing
Operation

55. Questions? Brad Solheim Steve Heist 425.990.1470 360-902-5582
Steve Heist