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Cranes and Lifting Safety

Four Corners Safety Network PresentationSlide2

Construction in Oil and Gas

Code of Federal Regulations

1926.1400 Standard ( New 2010 )

1926.1427 Standard Licensing

and Qualifications

1917.45 Cranes

and Derricks

1960.59 Training

of Employees

1910.180 Crawler

Locomotive and

Truck cranes

1910.179 Overhead cranes

http://www.osha.gov/cranes-derricks/index.htmlSlide3

New Mexico Regulations

There is a bill being brought before the house floor in Santa Fe that will bring New Mexico’s Operator’s Council’s licensing Regulation in line with the new OSHA regulations.

Passed house unanimously and is on Senate Floor.Slide4

1926.1400 Standard ( New 2010 )

New Cranes and Derricks regulation

Went in effect Nov. 8

th

, 2010

Applies to the construction side of OSHA regulation

Put into effect because of numerous crane injuries and fatalities.Slide5

ASME Standards

ASME

B56.1 Safety

Standard for low lift and high lift trucks

ASME

B30.20 Below

the Hook lifting devices

ASME

B30.9 Slings

ASME

B30.5 Mobile

and Locomotive Cranes

ASME

B30.10 Hooks

ASME

B30.16Overhead

hoists

ASME

B30.26Rigging

Hardware

ASME

B30.22Articulating

Boom Cranes

ASME

B30.11Monorails

and Under-hung Cranes

ASME

B30.2 Overhead

and Gantry Cranes

ASME

B30.7 Base

Mounted Drum Hoists

ASME

B30.6 Derricks

ASME

B30.14 Side

Boom Tractors

ASME

B30.23 Personnel

Lifting SystemsSlide6

What do these rules and regulations apply to?

This new standard applies to power-operated equipment, when used in construction, that can hoist, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.

(Very Broad Scope)Slide7

What do these rules and regulations apply to?

(not limited to this list)

Mobile cranes

Pipe Layers

Overhead Cranes

Telehandlers ( Exempted unless configured to hoist)

Forklifts (Exempted unless configured to hoist)

Rig Up Trucks

These are just examples & we do not cover everything here on this list.Slide8

When Do These Regulations Apply?

Activities that fall under Construction

(29 CFR 1926)

Construction activities when conducted in the Oil and Gas Industry

Example: Site Preparation is covered under

29 CFR 1926Slide9

When do these Regulations

not

apply?

1926.1400 Scope

Exclusion

( c ) (11) Dedicated Drilling Rigs

Activities that fall under General Industry

(29 CFR 1910)

General Industry activities when conducted in the oil and gas industry

Example: Rigging Up and Rigging Down are covered under 29 CFR 1910Slide10

Good Safety Practice

It would be a Good Safety Practice to use this standard when ever it may apply.

(because it makes good sense)Slide11

Why?

Broad scope of work in the oil and gas industry

All of these pieces of equipment are used typically in the scope of work for construction of an oil field site.

They can all at some time use rigging to lift pieces of equipment or materials.

As a general rule they all have a load chart or given lifting capacity.Slide12

Discussion Topics

Inspectors Defined

Inspections

Responsibility of Employer and Contractor

Training

Definition from OSHA

Various StandardsSlide13

Inspectors

Competent Person - means one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. ( Responsibility lies with employer to decide who is competent and meets definition)Slide14

Qualified Person - means a 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.Slide15

Whew, so who is competent and who is qualified.

Basically,

OSHA gives

you a definition and the employer

is given

the task of determining whether a specific

person is

competent or qualified to perform a specific task. A

person that

is qualified to do one thing is not necessarily qualified

in something else, in example: Diesel Mechanic can he work on a crane boom assembly? Do you want a crane inspector, inspecting the cam shaft on a diesel engine?Slide16

When does a crane need to be inspected and by whom?

Modified

Crane--any

time there is a

modification done

to a crane, the modification must be

inspected by

a qualified person

.

1926.1434 is the full detail on this with specific criteria

Repaired/Adjusted

Cranes--any

time a crane

has had

a repair to a component that relates to

safe operation

, it must be inspected by a qualified

person prior

to initial

use.Slide17

Shift inspection. OSHA no longer has a daily inspection; they now call it a shift inspection. It must done by a competent person. This inspection has minimum requirements.

Monthly Inspection…….the monthly inspection is simply a documented inspection done by a competent person. The employer is responsible to maintain the last three monthly inspections and they must be made available to anyone doing an inspection on the crane.Slide18

Annual/Comprehensive--This inspection must

be performed by a

qualified person

and must

be documented. Disassembly

is required

, as necessary, to complete

this inspection

.

To see the full list of items to be inspected by individual item please review the appropriate standard for the piece of equipment being inspected.

This inspection must include a functional

test. If

any deficiency is identified, an

immediate determination

must be made by a

qualified person

as to whether the

deficiency constitutes

a safety concern.

If it is

determined the

deficiency is a safety hazard, the

crane must

be taken out of service until repairs

are made. Slide19

As before, the crane inspector is responsible to inspect the crane based on knowledge, experience, manufacturer’s guidelines, and the regulations for the specific type of crane being inspected. Inspectors must all know their individual limitations and also be able to discern whether they fit the category of a qualified person for a specific type of crane. i.e.

Example: An inspector may be very capable and qualified to inspect a telescopic boom crane, but doesn’t have the knowledge or background needed to inspect a lattice boom friction crane.

To be qualified to inspect all crane types takes years of experience along with training.Slide20

Warning to Employer / Contractor

If an accident happens, one of the first things OSHA will look at is what procedures were in place and who the qualified people were that performed the inspection on a piece of equipment if it was directly involved in the injury or fatality.

Just because an individual or third party inspection service states they have the qualifications does not remove employers from being liable for what was performed or inspected or repaired.Slide21

Employer / Contractor Responsibility

(Multi Employer Doctrine)

Have the knowledge about the requirements for inspection. These are clearly laid out and defined by OSHA or ASME standards. This includes having someone on staff or a consultant who clearly understands the rules as they apply to your situation.

Prime Contractor and Subcontractor

Prime Contractor is not removed from the loop of responsibility if they hired a subcontractor and the subcontractor is completely out of compliance.Slide22

Deficiencies on an inspection report

Deficiencies

Items from an inspection that need to be repaired immediately. (could be daily, monthly or annual)

Items that need repaired within 7 days per OSHA rule and regulation due to repair parts being ordered or unavailable immediately

If an item poses an immediate threat or danger to safe operation, the crane must be immediately taken out of service until repaired.Slide23

Recommendations in Inspection Report

Items that are recommended for safer use of crane.

Items that are recommended for safer operator use of crane.

Not mandated by law or by OSHASlide24

Inspections

Inspections need completed by the correctly chosen individual, either internally or third party. Please read standard for correct definition of qualified inspector.

Inspections must meet OSHA standards per correct regulation or ASME standards.

Employer’s must understand the inspection process & requirements thoroughly. This will ensure that a completed inspection meets the OSHA requirement.Slide25

Once you have a completed inspection you must follow through with correcting deficiencies. Deficiencies must be repaired in a timely fashion.

The inspection report must be available within 8 hours to an OSHA inspector upon request. Preferably keep one on the unit itself.

Rigging,

attachments must also have a documented log of inspections as applicable to the type

of rigging.Slide26

Inspections: What to look for

1. Does the inspector have the experience to be inspecting my equipment? Can this be verified?

2. Does the inspection form follow the ASME or CFR guidelines for that piece of equipment? Do I understand what is in the guideline? Verify, by having the guideline in written format. Example: If there are 100 items in guideline, your inspection should have 100 line items as well.Slide27

3. If using third party, do they have trained certified inspectors. Can you verify? Yes ask for credentials or background paperwork.

4. After the inspection.

Verify thoroughness

Was it pencil whipped

Did the inspector take the time to perform each piece of inspection?

Did they explain any issues? Deficiencies etc?

You are responsible for information even though you hired someone else to perform inspections.Slide28

Repairs

Repairs when corrected need documented including date and inspection form updated with repairs.

Each section has some criteria for repairing various pieces of equipment please review standard to see what applies to your equipment.Slide29

Training

Training of employees 1926.1430

29 CFR Part 1926

Working Near Electricity (overhead powerlines), Signal Person, Operator Qualification and Certification (very stringent on requirements and qualifications)

This section should be reviewed for your requirements.Slide30

Design, Construction & Testing

1926.1433

The following requirements apply to equipment that has a manufacturer-rated hoisting/lifting capacity of more than 2000 lbs.

B30.5-1968

B30.5-2004

This section applies to anything that meets the above interpretation.

Please read section carefully for information that applies to your situation.Slide31

Derricks 1926.1436

Gin Pole Derricks

Testing

Operations

Design and Manufacture before this year and in the future

Operator Training

InspectionsSlide32

Side Boom Cranes 1926.1440

ASME B30.14-2004

Sideboom cranes mounted on wheel or crawler tractors must meet all of the following requirements of ASME B30.14 – 2004

This section has more detail please review carefully.Slide33

Equipment Rated for 2000 lbs or less-1926.1441

This section had too many pages for one slide. OSHA basically makes every ASME standard and every CFR rule that applies to other lifting equipment applicable for anything that falls under this category. If you designed it or you are using it there is a rule for it, wire ropes, training, safety devices, inspections etc. Please read carefully if you have anything in this category.Slide34

San Juan Basin Common Mechanic Crane Safety Issues.

Hooks-Bent or Deformed

Wire Ropes kinked or Damaged

Safety overloads disabled to allow more capacity.

Hydraulic Lines damaged from UV or weather

Bent Booms caused from overloading from bypassing overload system

Suspension system damaged from not using outriggers to lift loads

Using wrong type of wire rope or wrong size sheave blocks

Inadequate hazard recognition for hoisting & rigging equipment (counterfeit type equipment that do not meet standards)

A2B Device disabled or non existent or inoperableSlide35

San Juan Basin Larger Crane Common Safety Issues

Damaged Wire Ropes

Damaged Sheaves

Damaged Outriggers

Hydraulic Leaks

Inadequate outrigger pads / mats (pads not made properly to hold point loading of outrigger weight)

Disabled or nonexistent A2B systemSlide36

Pipelayer Common Safety Issues

Hooks Damaged

Snatch Blocks Damaged

Bent Poles

Damaged Wire ropes

Pins and Brackets damaged

Cracked Welds

Hydraulic LeaksSlide37

Rigging Safety Issues

Imported Shackles that do not meet the ASME Standards

Synthetic Slings in use that are damaged

Oil soaked

Cut

Missing Information Tag

Abrasion Damage

Weld DamageSlide38

Rigging Safety Issues

Taglines-Not in good condition, oil soaked

Wire Rope Sling-damaged sockets, kinked or damaged wire rope

Chains-damaged links, damaged hooks, Incorrect hook pin

Knots in Tag lines

Homemade spreader beams without proper engineering data.Slide39

Safety Discussion

The operator must have the authority to stop and refuse to handle loads until a qualified person has determined that safety has been assured.

This applies to any employee / operator involved in the lift.Slide40

Training

Operator Qualification and certification

The employer must provide at no cost to the operator or employee the qualification training and certification that is applicable to the employee.Slide41

Signals

Signals to operator must be by hand, voice, audible or new signals.

The “Standard Method” must be used.

Hand signal charts must be posted on equipment or conspicuously posted in the vicinity of hoisting operations.Slide42
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Wrap up

Cranes and Lifting safety is a hot button from an OSHA stand point. This includes: regulation, inspection, training, operations and equipment. Common sense and good business management will ensure that you have these issues handled within your own organization. If you need help with any of these regulations please visit the OSHA website, contact your local OSHA consultant or hire a consultant / advisor to help you.Slide44

Do not delay in getting these issues dealt with.

Be proactive and not reactive. Cranes and lifting safety should be a priority in your organization. The upfront costs to be in compliance are minimal compared to hurting someone or getting fined by a regulatory agency.Slide45

Thank you!!!!