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Maryland’s New Crane Regulation

The Integration and Adopt ion of the federal OSHA Craneof the federal OSHA Crane rule .

January 13 2011January 13, 2011MOSH – Hunt Valley

Division of Labor and Industry- SLIDE 1

Preliminary Matters –In Case of EmergencyIn Case of Emergency…Sign‐in SheetsRestroomCell Phone, Pager, Alarm Etiquette , g , qProgram run time‐ BreaksQuestions Questions ‐

Division of Labor and Industry- SLIDE 2

Introductions:Your Name – First & LastYour Company –Your Company State / Jurisdiction where you were bornOne thing you would like to leave with today

Division of Labor and Industry SLIDE 3

D t t f L b Li i d R l tiMartin O’Malley, Governor

Anthony G. Brown, Lieutenant GovernorAlexander M. Sanchez, Secretary

Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation

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J. Ronald DeJuliis, Commissioner of Labor and Industry

“…protect and empower Marylanders by safeguarding workers protecting consumers providing a safety net andworkers, protecting consumers, providing a safety net and cultivating a thriving workforce that can meet the demands of Maryland’s dynamic economy.”


Objective / Agenda:•Background & History•Purpose & Scope of the Rule•Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace• Training Concepts & Terms•Coverage of Specific Provisions

•Ground Conditions; Power Line Safety; Inspections; Safety Devices & Aids; Assembly/Disassembly; etc.

•Training Requirements•Training Requirements•Discussion Forum


St t i PlStrategic Plan

Enforcement ConsultationOutreach

Increased Compliance / Worker ProtectionIncreased Compliance / Worker Protection

Safety & Regulatory Update- SLIDE 6

Commitment and PlanningCommitment and Planning

DLLR Focus…DLLR Focus…••Keeping Marylander’s in their homes;Keeping Marylander’s in their homes;••Keeping UI Trust Fund Solvent andKeeping UI Trust Fund Solvent andKeeping UI Trust Fund Solvent, andKeeping UI Trust Fund Solvent, and••Implementation of Workplace Fraud ActImplementation of Workplace Fraud Act


COMMITMENT REQUIRED

“Safety is only “Safety is only ff tiff tias effective as as effective as

managementmanagementmanagement management wants it to be.”wants it to be.”wants it to be.wants it to be.


Crane Safety RegulationC a e Sa ety egu at oOSHA Construction Standards – ASME ‐1968C & D i k N ti t d R l ki Ad i Cranes & Derricks Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee (C‐DAC) – July 2002 February‐2006 – Ron DeJuliis – DLI CommissionerFebruary 2006 Ron DeJuliis DLI CommissionerBringing the Industry Together

First Joint Effort of it’s Kind (Merit / Union Shops)JFast Track (two public hearings)Regulatory Process (Legislative Action)

OSHA A OSHA (NFR Subpart “CC”)– August ‐2010This effort will save Lives & Reduce Injuries


Looks OverwhelmingMajority of the standards have been out there for over four decades – since OSHA / MOSH have been in existence existence. Consolidation and update of 1926.550;1926.553 ASME; PCSA 1 2 &3 – A‐10 42 and other related standardsPCSA 1,2,&3 A 10.42 and other related standards.Largest change is the training requirements, and most Maryland employers should be ahead of the curve y p ybecause of the 4/2009 rule.


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Maryland Crane Regulation

Th f thi l ti i tThe purpose of this regulation is to prevent incidents that result in property damage, injury, and death, related to the operation of cranes when used in construction and demolitiondemolition.


Scope of Coverage:Scope of Coverage:This regulation applies to all powered operated

i t i l di d t equipment including cranes and crane operators, signal persons, riggers, and crane operator trainees, and to the erection, operation, and dismantling of , p , g fcranes and powered equipment used in construction and demolition.

QUALIFICATION OR QUALIFICATION OR CERTIFICATION IS CERTIFICATION IS

REQUIRED!REQUIRED!


You gotta know what your talking about You gotta know what your talking about to understand the impact of the words that make up the regulation.that make up the regulation.


"The definition of insanity is doing the same The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results."different results.

‐‐ Albert Einstein


TerminologyTerminology

C / D i k “P i l ”Crane / Derrick “Previously” Equipment Covered “New”

“Crane” means a machine for lifti d l i l d d

Power Operated E ilifting and lowering a load and

moving it horizontally, which has a hoisting mechanism that is an integral part of the machine

EquipmentHoist, lower and horizontally move a integral part of the machine. ysuspended load.

EXCEPT: Equipment that EXCEPT: Equipment that is exempted.

Division of Labor and Industry - SLIDE 18

Exemptions:e pt o sMachinery while it has been converted or adapted for a non‐hoisting or non‐lifting use, including, f g f g , g,but not limited to, use as a power shovel, an excavator, or a concrete pump; Power shovels, excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes, loader backhoes, track loaders. This

h l l d d h d hmachinery is also excluded when used with chains, slings or other rigging to lift suspended loads;loads;Automotive wreckers and tow trucks when used to clear wrecks and haul vehicles;


clear wrecks and haul vehicles;

Exemptions:Exemptions:Digger derricks used for auguring holes for poles Digger derricks used for auguring holes for poles carrying electric and telecommunication lines, placing and removing the poles, and for handling p g g p f gassociated materials to be installed or removed from the poles; (1910.268/269);Machinery originally designed as vehicle‐mounted aerial device such as the type used for lifting

l d lf ll d l ti k personnel and self‐propelled elevating work platforms;


Exemptions:Powered industrial trucks, such as forklifts, except when configured with a winch to lift and move a load;

e pt o s

Mechanic's truck with a hoisting device when used in activities related to equipment maintenance and repair; E i t th t h i t b i l h i f ll Equipment that hoists by using a come‐along or chainfall; Telescopic/hydraulic gantry systems; Stacker cranes;Stacker cranes;Dedicated drilling rigs;Gin poles when used for erection of communication towers;p f fTree trimming & tree removal work; and


Exemptions:Articulating/ knuckle‐boom truck cranes when;(a) Delivering material to a construction site when used to transfer materials

Exemptions:

(a) Delivering material to a construction site when used to transfer materials from the truck crane to the ground, without arranging the materials in a particular sequence for hoisting; and

(b) Delivering material to a construction site when the crane is used to transfer building supply sheet goods or building supply packaged materials from the truck crane onto a structure, using a fork/cradle at the end of the boom, but

l h th t k i i d ith l f ti i t ti only when the truck crane is equipped with a properly functioning automatic overload prevention device. Such sheet goods or packaged materials include, but are not limited to, sheets of sheet rock, sheets of plywood, bags of cement, sheets or packages of roofing shingles, and rolls of roofing felt.p g g g , g

(c) This exclusion does not apply when: ((c) This exclusion does not apply when: (ii), (ii), (iii), or, (iv)), (ii), (iii), or, (iv)


Defined Terms:Defined Terms:(1) “ANSI” means the American National Standards Institute. ( )(2) “ASME” means the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. (3) “ASSE” means the American Society of Safety Engineers. (4) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Labor and (4) Commissioner means the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. (5) “Crane” includes all equipment covered by this regulation.(6) “C t ” i di id l h t d (6) “Crane operator” means an individual who operates powered equipment covered by this regulation. (7) “Crane operator trainee” means an individual who is engaged i t t d t i i d th di t i i f in a structured training program under the direct supervision of a crane operator who meets the requirements of this chapter.


Defined Terms:(8) “Crew member” means one or more employees of an employer who performs work in a given operationemployer who performs work in a given operation.

(9) “Direct supervision” means that the supervisor: (9) p p(a) Is in the immediate area of the operation; (b) Is within visual sighting distance of the operation; (c) Is able to effectively communicate with the persons engaged (c) Is able to effectively communicate with the persons engaged in the operation; and (d) Has no duties other than to observe and supervise the operation.


Defined Terms:(10) “Level I rigger” means an individual who works under the supervision of a competent person and on a routine basis performs rigging work engaged in lifting loads, other than rigging for special lifts, and the erection, dismantling, jumping, or reconfiguring of cranes. (11) “Level II rigger” means an individual who has accumulated 2 or more years of experience working as a level I rigger and performs rigging work engaged in lifting loads for special lifts, or the

i di li j i fi i f ll f erection, dismantling, jumping, or reconfiguring of cranes, or all of these. (12) “Master/lead rigger” means an individual who has

l d f i i i l d d i accumulated 5 or more years of experience rigging loads and is authorized by the employer to take prompt corrective action to eliminate hazards.


Defined Terms:Defined Terms:(13) “NCCA” means the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. ( ) “Q lifi d ” h b i f (14) “Qualified person” means a person who, by possession of a recognized degree in an applicable field or certificate of professional standing, or who, by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve problems relating has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve problems relating to the subject crane operations. (15) “Rigger” means an individual who is engaged in the process of lifting moving and rigging loads with hardware and equipment lifting, moving, and rigging loads with hardware and equipment used to attach a load to a crane. (16) “Rigging” means the hardware, equipment, and means used to safely attach a load to a crane by means of adequately rated and safely attach a load to a crane by means of adequately rated and properly applied slings or other devices.


Defined Terms:Defined Terms:(18) “Safety sensitive position” means a position subject to drug and alcohol testing because the nature of the employee's duties and responsibilities indicate a potential that impaired performance due to drugs or alcohol, or both, could result in injury or death to the

l h employee or others. (19) “Signal person” means an individual who communicates guidance and direction to a crane operator in lifting, hoisting,

i l i l d moving, or releasing a load. (20) “Special lift” means a lift using multiple cranes or the erection, dismantling, or jumping of a tower crane.


Adopted Consensus Safety Standards:

(1) Tower Cranes (ASME B30.3‐2004 )

(2) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes (ASME B30.5‐2007)

(3) Derricks (ASME B30.6‐2003)

(4) Rigging Qualifications and Responsibilities(ANSI/ASSE A )


(ANSI/ASSE A10.42‐2000)

d l h l k lDrug and Alcohol Free WorkplaceEmployer must p yimplement a drug and alcohol free workplace

d b b and substance abuse policy for all safe sensitive positions sensitive positions. Crane operators, signal persons, riggers, and crane * An employer may designate other p ggoperator trainees are safety sensitive positions.

employees who work with or around cranes as being safety sensitive positions.


d l h l k lDrug and Alcohol Free Workplace(1) Mandatory testing for all safety sensitive positions :

(a) At the commencement of employment in a safety sensitive position; (b) Under reasonable suspicion by the employer; (c) Randomly; and (d) Following any incident for which crane operations were a direct or indirect cause and which involve, PD =>$5K, injury, or death.

(2) Testing consistent with:( ) g49 CFR Part 40, U.S. Department of Transportation, and ;Health‐General Article, §17‐214, Annotated Code of Maryland;


Drug and Alcohol Free WorkplaceDrug and Alcohol Free WorkplacePolicy must prohibit employees working in a safety sensitive position while under the influence of p f falcohol, drugs, or a controlled substance, unless prescribed and they can work safe, and the employee has advised the employer and provides supporting has advised the employer and provides supporting information.

Policy must prohibit the use, possession, or manufacture of any unlawful drug or use of alcohol while at work while at work.

Employers policy may exceed the basic requirements.


Employers policy may exceed the basic requirements.

Maryland Crane Safety RequirementsMaryland Crane Safety Requirements SummaryInsert Craig’s slide here!!


•Employer Qualification Training: Conducted by employer using competent individual who can accurately assess whether an individual meets the qualification assess whether an individual meets the qualification standards.•Independent Qualification Training: Conducted by an p Q g yentity that is independent of the employer and is competent to accurately assess whether an individual meets the qualification standardsmeets the qualification standards.•Independent Certification : Provided through an accredited organization meeting specific criteria.


Employer Qualification Training: Conducted by employer using competent individual who can accurately assess whether an individual meets the

lifi ti t d dqualification standards.

Crane Operator – Audited employer programOperator Trainee –Rigger – all levels Signal Person ‐


Employer Audited Program

Written & Practical Tests

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Written & Practical TestsDeveloped by accredited crane testing org.Approved by an Certified AuditorApproved by an Certified AuditorAdministered by approved standardsAuditor can not be an employee of employer.

Timeline for Initial Audit – 3 months / 3 years afterNot Portable Valid for 5 years


Independent QualificationIndependent Qualification Training: Conducted by an entity that is independent of the employer gand is competent to accurately assess whether an individual meets the qualification standards.

Crane Operator – Audited program /CertificationOperator Trainee –Operator Trainee Rigger – all levels Signal Person ‐Signal Person


Independent Certification:Independent Certification:

Crane Operator – Audited program /CertificationOperator Trainee –Rigger – all levels Signal Person ‐


Language & LiteracyAny testing may be administered verbally / answers

Must pass a written demonstration of literacy relevant to th k dthe work, andDemonstrate the ability to use written manufacturers procedures related to the class/typep / yp

Tests can be administered in any language – NOTEEquipment must have operation inspection materials q p p pfurnished in the language for which the certification is approved.


Highlighting the major points

If you have questions write them done for the timeIf you have questions – write them done for the timeof discussion after the presentation.

Specific RequirementsGround Conditions – 1402Assembly / Disassembly – 1403 ‐1406P i S f Power Line Safety‐ 1407 ‐1411Etcetera ~~Follow in text of standard


The controlling entity must: • Ensure that ground preparations necessary

to meet the requirements of this to meet the requirements of this section are provided.


Inform the user of the equipment and the operator of the location of hazards beneath the equipment set‐up area (such as voids, tanks, utilities) if those hazards are identified in documents (such as site drawings, as‐built drawings, and soil analyses) that are in the possession of the controlling entity (whether at possession of the controlling entity (whether at the site or off‐site) or the hazards are otherwise known to that controlling entity.


known to that controlling entity.

Employer must comply with all applicable manufacturer prohibitionsapplicable manufacturer prohibitions

•1. Manufacturer Proceduresor

E l P d•2. Employer Procedures

Note: Employer must follow manufacturer procedures h i th ti li d i A/D i i ( S when using synthetic slings during A/D rigging( See

1926.1404(r).


1926.1404 Assembly / DisassemblyGeneral Requirements

‐ Supervision – master/ lead riggerp / gg‐ Master/ lead rigger must:

‐ Understand Procedures‐ Review proceduresReview procedures‐ Check that crew members understand their tasks, hazards

‐ Follow manufacturer’s prohibitions‐ Post assembly inspection‐ upon completionPost assembly inspection upon completion‐ All rigging work is to be done by a “ level II rigger”


Di bl1926.1405 Disassembly

Both manufacturer procedures and employer procedures apply‐ Pendants‐ Boom sections between pendant attachment points and crane body‐ Top pins located on the cantilevered portion until section is fully supported.


1926.1406 Assembly / DisassemblyEmployer Procedures‐ General Requirements

1. Prevent unintended movement, and collapse2. Provide support and stability3. Minimize employee exposure4. Procedures developed by a qualified person


POWER LINE SAFETY


Prohibited activitiesWithin 20 feet of a power line up to 350 kVWithin 50 feet of a power line over 350 kVEquipment used to hoist personnelLifts = or > 75% cap. Over a shaft, cofferdam or in a tank farmSpecial lift rigging with exception


A Systematic ApproachSafe clearance distancesGrounding of power linesCover lines Using insulating linksNon‐conductive tag lines.


POWER LINES

• Identify Work Zone

Work Zone =Work Zone

Marking boundariesor

360 degrees around crane up to360 degrees around crane up to maximum working radius


Could you get within 20 feet ofwithin 20 feet of

power line?YES

NO

Option #1Option #1Deenergize & Ground Encroachment No further

iPrevention Measures

(Equipment Operations)

Option #220-foot clearance

action

• Planning meeting( q p p )

Option #3Ask Utility for Voltage

clearance• If tag lines used Non-conductive• Elevated warning linesfor Voltage

and Use Table A

Elevated warning lines, barricade or line of signs

•PLUS (Choose one):


(with minimum

clearance distance)• Proximity alarm, spotter, warning device, range limiter, or insulating link

Table A Min Clearance DistTable A Min. Clearance Dist.Voltage nominal kV AC Min. Clearance (feet)

Up to 50 10

Over 50 to 200 15Over 50 to 200 15

Over 200 to 350 20

Over 350 to 500 25

Over 500 to 750 35Over 500 to 750 35

Over 750 to 1,000 45


Over 1,000 as established by utility owner/operator or registered PE who is a qualified person w/respect to elec. Power/trans/dist.

Intentionally Working Closer Than Table A ZoneAll f th f ll i i dMust Show:

• Staying outside zone

All of the following are required:

1. Power line owner – sets minimum approach distance

2 Planning meeting minimum procedureszoneis infeasible

• Infeasible to d i d

2. Planning meeting – minimum procedures- Dedicated spotter- Elevated warning line or barricade- Insulating link/device

deenergize and ground

- Nonconductive rigging- Range limiter (if equipped)- Nonconductive tag line (if used)

B i d 10 f t f i t- Barricades - 10 feet from equipment- Limit access to essential workers- Prohibit non-operator workers from touching above insulating link- Properly ground crane- Deactivate automatic re-energizer- Insulating line cover-up installed


CHANGE MADE SINCE THE RULE WAS PROPOSED

Electric Utilities – employers whoseElectric Utilities employers whose employees are qualified to perform power distribution and transmission work aredistribution and transmission work are considered to be in compliance with §§1926 1407-1926 1411 of subpart CC (power1926.1407 1926.1411 of subpart CC (power lines sections) when performing subpart V work in accordance with § 1910 269 (§work in accordance with § 1910.269. (§1926.1400(g))


Traveling Under or NearClearance in Table T maintainedSpeed and terrain consideredDedicated spotter


Table TTable TVoltage nominal kV AC Minimum clear dist. feetVoltage nominal kV AC Minimum clear dist. feetUp to .75 4O er 75 to 50 6Over .75 to 50 6Over 50 to 345 10Over 345 to 750 16Over 750 to 1,000 20Over 750 to 1,000 45Over 1 000 as established by utility owner/operator or


Over 1,000 as established by utility owner/operator or registered PE who is a qualified person w/respect to elec. Power/trans/dist.

The spotter mustBe a signal personBe in positionCommunicate directly with operatorProvide timely information to operator


Poor Visibility/Night Illuminate the linesProvide a safe path of travel


1926.1412 InspectionsModified Equipment – Qualified personPost Assembly‐ Qualified personShift‐ Competent personMonthly‐ Competent person‐ documents y p pmaintained for one yearAnnual‐ Qualified person‐ documents maintained for 3 yearsSevere Service – Qualified person


Equipment not in regular use – Qualified person

1926.1412 Crane InspectionsManufacturer’s procedures regarding inspectionsthat relate to the safe operation that is more comprehensive or has more frequent schedule of comprehensive or has more frequent schedule of inspection than the requirements of this section must be followed


§ 1926.1413 Wire rope ‐ inspectionShift inspection. A competent person must begin a visual inspection prior to each shift the equipment p p q pis used, which must be completed before or during that shift. The inspection must consist of observation of wire ropes (running and standing) p g gthat are likely to be in use during the shift for apparent deficiencies, including those listed Untwisting (opening) of wire rope or booming down is not required as part of this inspection.


Monthly inspection. y pEach month an inspection must be conducted The inspection must be documented The inspection must be documented according to § 1926.1412(e)(3) (monthly inspection documentation).


Annual comprehensive. In addition, at least every 12 months months, the wire ropes in use on equipment must be inspected by a qualified person, At least every 12 months wire ropes in use on equipment At least every 12 months, wire ropes in use on equipment must be inspected by a qualified person in accordance with paragraph (a) of this section (shift inspection). The inspection must be documented The inspection must be documented according to § 1926.1412(f)(7 (annual/ comprehensive inspection documentation).


§ 1926 1414 Wire rope selection and§ 1926.1414 Wire rope ‐ selection and installation criteria.

Original equipment wire rope and replacement wire rope must be selected and installed in paccordance with the requirements of this section. Selection of replacement wire rope must be in accordance with the recommendations of the wire rope accordance with the recommendations of the wire rope manufacturer, the equipment manufacturer, or a qualified person.


1926.1415 Safety DevicesSafety devices are required and must be operational at all times.Include:Include:‐ Crane level indicator‐ Boom / Jib stopsJ p‐ Locks on foot pedal brakes‐ Integral holding device/ check valveH‐ Horn

Proper operation – prohibits operation if safety devices are not working


devices are not working

1926.1416 Operational AidsOperational aids are required but temporary alternative measures are allowed while operational aids are being repairedaids are being repaired


1926.1416 Operational AidsCategory I aidsBoom hoist limiting deviceLuffing jib limiting deviceAnti two blocking device

Must be repaired within 7 days of discovery of deficiency


1926.1416 Operational AidsCategory II aidsBoom angle or radius indicatorJib l i di t (l ffi jib)Jib angle indicator (luffing jib)Boom length indicatorLoad weighing devicesLoad weighing devices

Must be repaired within 30 days of discovery of p 3 y ydeficiency


1926.1417 OperationEmployer must comply with all manufacturer procedures.Operation procedures must be developed by a Operation procedures must be developed by a qualified person when the manufacturer’s procedures are unavailable.P d l t d t th it f th Procedures related to the capacity of the equipment must be developed and signed by a registered professional engineer familiar with the

i h h f ’ d equipment when the manufacturer’s procedures are unavailable.All procedures and operators manual must be


All procedures and operators manual must be readily available in the cab at all times.

1926.1418 Authority Whenever there is a concern as to safety, the operator must have the authority to stop and refuse to handle loads until a qualified person has determined that loads until a qualified person has determined that safety has been assured.


Signals

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Provide a signal personIf the point of operation is not in sight of the operatorIf the equipment is traveling and view is obstructedIf site safety concerns warrant the need


Types of signalsHand signals, Standard Method (except)VoiceOther audible signals


Multiple Crane OperationsA method of indentifying the intended crane must be devisedTh id i b i i h That cranes identity must be given prior to the function signal


DevicesAny devices used to transmit signal must be tested on site before operations beginM d di d h lMust use dedicated channelsExcepted for those persons coordinating crane operationsoperationsOperators must receive signal by hands‐free system.


Voice SignalsMust be agreed uponMust be given in a specific sequenceFunction (hoist, boom ect.)Direction (distance or speed)FunctionStop Command


PostingHand signals must be posted on the equipment or in the vicinity of the hoisting operations.


Standard Crane Hand Signals


§ 1926 1423 Fall protection§ 1926.1423 Fall protection.Anchoring to the load line. A personal fall arrest system is permitted to be anchored to the crane/ d k' h k ( h f h l d l ) hderrick's hook (or other part of the load line) where all of the following requirements are met: A qualified person has determined that the q pset‐up and rated capacity of the crane/derrick (including the hook, load line and rigging) meets or exceeds the requirements in § 1926.502( d)(15). q § 9 5 ( )( 5)The equipment operator must be at the work site and informed that the equipment is being used for this purpose used for this purpose. No load is suspended from the load line when the personal fall arrest system is anchored to the crane/derrick's hook (or other part of the


to the crane/derrick s hook (or other part of the load line).

§ 1926.1424 Work area control.Swing radius hazards.To prevent employees from entering these hazard areas the employer must: hazard areas, the employer must: Train each employee assigned to work on or near the equipment ("authorized q p (personnel") in how to recognize struck‐by and pinch/crush hazard areas posed by the rotating superstructure rotating superstructure. Erect and maintain control lines, warning lines, railings or similar barriers to mark the


boundaries of the hazard areas.

§ 1926.1425 Keeping clear of the load.Where available, hoisting routes that minimize the exposure of employees to hoisted loads must be used, to the extent consistent with public safety. p yWhile the operator is not moving a suspended load, no employee must be within the fall zone, except for employees: except for employees: Engaged in hooking, unhooking or guiding a load E d i h i i i l h f h Engaged in the initial attachment of the load to a component or structure; or Operating a concrete hopper or concrete


p g ppbucket.

When employees are engaged in hooking, p y g g g,unhooking, or guiding the load, or in the initial connection of a load to a component or structure and are within the fall zone, all of the following i i b criteria must be met:

The materials being hoisted must be rigged to prevent unintentional displacement. Hooks with self‐closing latches or their equivalent must be used. Exception: "J" hooks are permitted to be p J pused for setting wooden trusses. The materials must be rigged by a qualified rigger.


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1926.1426 Free fall and controlled load lowering.

Boom free fall prohibitions. The use of equipment in which the boom is designed to q p gfree fall (live boom is prohibited in each of the following circumstances: An employee is in the fall zone of the An employee is in the fall zone of the boom or load.


An employee is being hoisted. The load or boom is directly over a power li t f th t di line, or over any part of the area extending the Table A of § 1926.1408 clearance distance to each side of the power line; or any part of the area extending the Table A


clearance distance to each side of the power line is within the radius of vertical travel of the boom or the load. The load is over a shaft, except where there are no employees in the shaft there are no employees in the shaft. The load is over a cofferdam, except where there are no employees in the fall zone of the boom or the load. Lifting operations are taking place in a refinery or tank farmrefinery or tank farm.


Specific Training Requirements

Crane OperatorsCrane Operator TraineesCrane Operator TraineesRiggers (all Levels)

Brad covered Signal Person training.g g


Crane Operator Req irementsCrane Operator Requirements. Drug and alcohol free. (pre‐susp‐random)

Physically capable. (2 year)Trained, proficient and successfully demonstrates k l d knowledge. (5 year testing)

Employer audited programThird party NCCA/ANSI certificationThird party NCCA/ANSI certification

QUALIFICATION QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION


REQUIRED!REQUIRED!

L d Ch tLoad Charts


Crane Operator Trainee RequirementsCrane Operator Trainee Requirements

Drug and alcohol free. (pre‐susp‐random)g (p p )

Physically capable. (2 year)Structured Learning Programg gDirect SupervisionBasic Understanding of Crane Operations:

Through employers programApproved Apprenticeship (Operating Engineers)


Crane Operator TraineeMust be provided with enough training to operate the equipment safelyTh i d k b i hi h i biliThe assigned task must be within their abilityMust be directly supervised by an “operator’s trainer” with minor exceptionwith minor exception


Who is…An employee or agent of the employerA qualified or certified operator Not distracted from monitoring duties


Trainer and trainee must be;Trainer and trainee must be;In a direct line of sight of each other anda d ect e o s g t o eac ot e a dDirectly communicating by hand signals or verbally


Trainee Cont.The employer must verify that the trainee can demonstrate the basics of safe crane operation such as:C li i iCrane limitationsHand signals and other communicationsC lli l dControlling loadsFall protectionH d f h d liHazards of overhead power lines


Exception

Employers do not need to provide the training above if h i id f f l i f i i the trainee provides proof of completion of training through an operating engineer apprenticeship program that has been approved by the Maryland program that has been approved by the Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Council.


Bi‐annual Medical EvaluationTrainees must undergo medical evaluations every two years and provide: P f f f l l i f h i l Proof of successful completion of a physical examA certificate of DOT (or equivalent) medical examination or proof that failure of such will not examination, or proof that failure of such will not affect performance of their duty.


Substance abusePrior to beginning work, employers shall require trainees to successfully pass a substance abuse test


1926.1428


lSignal Person Requirements. Drug and alcohol free. (pre‐susp‐random)Drug and alcohol free. (pre susp random)

Trained, proficient, and successfully demonstrates knowledge ~Written Test ‐ 1926.1419 thru 1422 & 1428Employer established program – qualified evaluatorThird party qualified evaluator‐NCCA/ANSI certification –


Employer’s DutyEmployers must ensure that;Signal persons have been qualified through a third

l party evaluator or By the employer’s qualified evaluator.


Qualification RequirementsA qualified signal person must;Know and understand signalsBe competent in using signalsHave a basic understanding of crane operationPass a verbal or written test and a practical test


Qualification PortabilityQualifications made by a third party are portableEmployer qualifications are not


Documentation of QualificationThe employer must make documentation available for in house qualification or third party Documentation must be available at the job site while Documentation must be available at the job site while the signal person is employedThe documentation must specify the type of signaling in which the person was qualified, such as hand, radio ect.


Employer’s DutyThose individuals who show signs of not continuing to meet the requirements shall be removed from duty and/or retrainedand/or retrained


S h d it ?So how does it compare?.1428 COMARKnow/understand type of signals usedBe competent in type of

Proficiency in hand and voice signalsBasic knowledge of crane Be competent in type of

signals usedBasic knowledge of crane

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Basic knowledge of crane operationsTypes of communications

d h doperationKnow/understand 1419‐22& 28

PFAS and methodsEmergency action, fire, power line strike ect.

Demonstrate proficiency, oral/written test, & a practical test

pHazards of elec. Power lines

Division of labor and Industry SLIDE 104

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Rigger Requirements. Drug and alcohol free. (pre‐susp‐random)

Trained proficient and successfully demonstrates Trained, proficient and successfully demonstrates knowledge. (Re‐training requirement)

Employer established audited programp y p gThird party NCCA/ANSI certificationApproved Apprenticeship (Rigger I)

Rigger II Experience


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Crew Member Refresher TrainingCrew Member Refresher TrainingIf there are changes in the workplace or assigned duties

d ibiliti th t d th i t i i and responsibilities that render the previous training obsolete; If there are changes in the types of rigging systems or f g yp f gg g yequipment to be used, rendering the previous training obsolete; or If t t b i f If a competent person observes or is aware of inadequacies in a rigger's knowledge, performance, use of rigging systems, or equipment that indicate that the rigger has not retained the requisite understanding or skill.


Rigger Proficiency LevelsRigger Proficiency Levels Level I – Basic – Signal Person ProficiencyLevel II – Full Performance Master/Lead Rigger – Special Skill / Suprv.

Persons can not perform work thatPersons can not perform work that exceeds their level of training or experience.experience.


§ 1926.1431 Hoisting personnel.The requirements of this section are supplemental The requirements of this section are supplemental to the other requirements in this subpart and apply when one or more employees are hoisted. The use of equipment to hoist employees is The use of equipment to hoist employees is prohibited except where the employer demonstrates that the erection, use, and dismantling of conventional means of reaching the work area conventional means of reaching the work area, such as a personnel hoist, ladder, stairway, aerial lift, elevating work platform, or scaffold, would be

h d i ibl b f h more hazardous, or is not possible because of the project's structural design or worksite conditions. This paragraph does not apply to work covered by

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subpart R (Steel Erection) of this part.

Use of personnel platform. When using equipment to hoist employees, the employees

t b i l l tf th t t th must be in a personnel platform that meets the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section.


Equipment with outriggers or stabilizers Equipment with outriggers or stabilizers must have them all extended and locked. The amount of extension must be the same for all outriggers and stabilizers.


1926.1433 Design, construction and testingThis section contains certain requirements applicable only to crawler, locomotive, and truck cranes and in addition contains requirements that apply to all of the addition, contains requirements that apply to all of the equipment covered by this subpart.


1926.1434 Equipment modificationsModifications or additions which affect the capacity or safe operation of the equipment are prohibited except where requirements of paragraphs (a)(1),(a)(2),(a)(3),(a)(4), or q p g p ( )( ) ( )( ) ( )(3) ( )(4)(a)(5) of this section are met.1. Manufacturer review for approval2 Manufacturer refusal to review request2. Manufacturer refusal to review request3. Unavailable manufacturer4.Manufacturer does not complete the review p

within 120 days of request5.Mutiple manufacturers of equipment designed for use

on marine worksites


on marine worksites

1926.1435 Tower CranesErecting, climbing and dismantlingDangerous areasFoundations and structural supportD i d b th f t i t d f i l i‐ Designed by the manufacturer or registered professional engineer.

Addressing specific hazards‐ substitute master/ lead rigger for AD directordirectorPlumb tolerance‐ specification & verification by a qualified person who will document in writing compliance with the who will document in writing compliance with the manufacturer’s tolerance and maintain the documentation for 3 years


1926.1435 Tower CranesCont..Multiple tower crane jobsitesClimbing proceduresClimbing procedures‐ follow manufacturer prohibitions‐ registered professional engineer verifies the registered professional engineer verifies the

host structure is strong enoughSafety devices – must be taken out of service until device is working ( no alternative measures)device is working ( no alternative measures)Operational aids‐ operations stopped until alternative measures are implemented.


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1926.1435 Tower CranesCont..Inspections‐ pre erection inspection‐ qualified person‐ post erection inspection‐ qualified person

d l d dand load tested‐monthly inspection‐ qualified person

t b lt ti i b fl ttower bolts, tie‐ins, braces, floor supports‐ annual‐ qualified person‐ turntable and tower bolts insp for condition and torque


bolts insp. for condition and torque.

§ 1926.1436 Derricks.A derrick is powered equipment consisting of a mast or equivalent

b th t i h ld t th d b b member that is held at or near the end by guys or braces, with or without a boom, and its hoisting mechanism.g


Derricks include: A‐frame basket, breast, Chicago boom, gin pole (except gin poles used for erection of communication towers) guy shearleg stiffleg communication towers), guy, shearleg, stiffleg, and variations of such equipment.


Post‐assembly approval and testing ‐ new or reinstalled derricks. A hAnchoragesFunctional testLoad testLoad testDocumentation.


§ 1926.1437 Floating cranes/derricks and landland cranes/derricks on barges.

Inspections. In addition to meeting the requirements of § 1926.1412 for inspecting the

/d i k h l i h b crane/derrick, the employer must inspect the barge, pontoons, vessel or other means of flotation used to support a floating crane/derrick or land crane/ pp gderrick, and ensure that:


Shift. For each shift inspection, the means used to secure/attach the equipment to the used to secure/attach the equipment to the vessel/flotation device is in proper condition, including wear corrosion, loose or missing f t d f ti ld d ( h li bl fasteners, defective welds, and (when applicable insufficient tension.


Monthly. For each monthly inspection: The means used to secure/attach the equipment to the vessel flotation device is equipment to the vessel flotation device is in proper condition, including inspection for wear, corrosion and, when applicable, insufficient tension.


Annual: external vessel/flotation device inspection. For each annual inspection: Th t l ti f th b The external portion of the barge, pontoons, vessel or other means of flotation used is inspected annually by a qualified person who has expertise with respect to vessels flotation devices and that the inspection includes the following items:inspection includes the following items:


Record Keeping:

Must maintain written training records.Must keep them for three years following employment.Must make them available for examination and Must make them available for examination and copying.


S i l LifSpecial Lifts:Each special lift must be under the direct Each special lift must be under the direct supervision of a master/lead rigger

“Special lift” means a lift using multiple cranes or the Special lift means a lift using multiple cranes or the erection, dismantling, or jumping of a tower crane.

Inspection of all equipment prior to a special lift.

48 Hours prior to commencement of a special lift, notify the Commissioner of Labor and Industry. (strict compliance exception ~ notice in writing)


Special Lift Notice:p f“Special lift” using multiple cranes or the erection, dismantling, or jumping of a tower crane.

48 Hours prior to commencement of a special lift, notify the Commissioner of Labor and Industry.

(1) Name of employer; (2) Gen/Managing contractor;

(6) Site contact person and phone number;

(3) Type of special lift; (4) Site location; (5) Specific site of special lift within

(7) Equipment involved; and (8) Scheduled time of special

lift(5) Specific site of special lift within the location;

lift.

[email protected]:


Special Lifts


Develop a planPrior to special liftsBy a qualified personMust meet the minimum requirements in subpart CC

Division of Labor and Industry SLIDE 1271926.1432

Implement the PlanUsing a Master/Lead Rigger


Special LiftsMust be performed under the direction of a master/lead rigger.Ri i b i d b h /l d i Rigging must be inspected by the master/lead rigger prior to the lift

Division of Labor and Industry SLIDE 129COMAR

Notification of Special LiftsNotify the Commissioner of Labor and Industry 48 hrs prior to the liftE il i llif dll dE‐mail [email protected] 410‐527‐5675


Special CircumstancesIn the event an employer is unable to provide 48 hours noticeTh i d i f i b i i h i The required information must be given with a written explanation, no later than 24 hours after the lift


Compare .1432 & COMAR .101926.1432 Multiple‐ COMAR .10 Special lift 1926.1432 Multiplecrane/derrick lift

COMAR .10 Special lift includes using multiple cranes, and the erection, dismantling or j i f t jumping of a tower crane


Overhead & Gantry Cranes

Permanently InstalledIf used for construction activities must comply with 1910.179E (b) ( ) Except 179 (b) (1)


Not Permanently InstalledIf used for construction activities must comply with fragmented portions of subpart CC and 1910.179


Dedicated Pile DriversAre covered by subpart CC, but have three exceptions


Sideboom CranesAre largely covered however major exceptions are, ground conditions, operational aids and operator qualification and certificationqualification and certification


Equipment Rated 2k lbs or LessComply with the manufacturer’s prohibitionsManufacturer’s Operating proceduresProvide a load chart at the operators stationMust not use to hoist personnel


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