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

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

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

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

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

6. Wire rope
Take out of service
ANSI B
SAE J 5a

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

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

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

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

11. Fire extinguishers Accessible 5BC rating All operator stations/ cabs

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

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

14. Observer
Visual means difficult
Designate observer
Warn operator 9c

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

25. 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

26. Traveling and hoisting
Prohibited
Exception to rule
Travel restrictions
17a

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

28. Helicopter cranes Comply with FAA Conduct briefing Plan of operation

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

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

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

32. Conveyors Audible warning signal Emergency stop switches
Guard screw conveyors
Working blow conveyor
Mark all crossovers
Lockout/tagout
ANSI B
23a