Transcript Rigging, Signals, Power Line Safety & Assembly

Rigging Requirements
Part L “Cranes” and Part F-1
“NOT CRANES”
Construction Safety Standard
WAC 296-155
Brad Solheim
Department of Labor & Industries
Crane Safety Supervisor
Rigging for Cranes & Rigging
other than Cranes
 296-155 Parts L “Cranes” and F-1
–Scope and Application
–Rigger Qualifications
–Rigging Requirements
–Choosing the Right Part
–296-155-53401 Duties Assigned
personnel
Scope WAC 296-155 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, allterrain, 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 296-155-53306
 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: B30.7-2006 BaseMounted Drum Hoists, B30.9-2010
Slings, B30.10-2009 Hooks,
B30.16-2007 Overhead Hoists
(Underhung), B30.20 2010 Below
the Hook Lifting Devices, B30.21
2005 Manually operated Hoists,
B30.26 2004 Rigging Hardware.
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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
3rd Party
Qualified
Evaluator
Employer
Qualified
Evaluator
Documentation
Required
Yes
Yes
Portable
Expiration
Date
Yes
5 Yrs
maximum
No
5 Yrs
maximum
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 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
296-155-53408 have been met.
– (k) Ensuring that work performed by the
rigging crew is supervised by a qualified
rigger. See WAC 296-155-53406
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 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 296155-53408 and any additional requirements
determined by the site supervisor have been
met.
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 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.
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Part F-1
 Rigging
Requirements
 Rigger
Qualifications
“NOT CRANE”
Scope “NOT CRANES”
 WAC 296-155 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
B30.9-2010 Slings, B30.10 2009 Hooks,
B30.20 2010 Below the hook devices, B30.26
2010 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 Cranes
Material Handling w/o crane
Qualified Rigger required when All rigging/material handling
workers are in the fall zone
activities require a Qualified
Rigger or supervision by a
Qualified Rigger
Written and Practical tests
Documentation not required
documented & on site
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
** Qualified Person
* Written record of the most recent
Periodic inspection
** Daily
Inspections
Chain Slings
Wire Rope
Synthetic
Web & Round
Visual
Visual
Visual
** Periodic
Inspections
* Documentation
* Documentation
* Documentation
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 86320010)
 Manufacturer’s written
approval is required
before using attachments
Questions?
Brad Solheim
425-990-1470
[email protected]