LBNL ES H Manual Chapter 27 Cranes Hoists and Rigging Safety

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Chapter 27
Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging Safety
Approved by Michael Kincaid
Revised 12/18

27.1 Policy

27.2 Scope

27.3 Applicability

27.4 Roles and Responsibilities

27.5 Definitions

27.6 Required Work Processes

Work Process A. General Requirements for Crane Operation Work Process B. Procurement and Maintenance of Cranes and Hoisting and Rigging Equipment Work Process C. Authorization and Qualification to Use Cranes Work Process D. Restricted Operations
Work Process E. Mobile Cranes
Work Process F. Crane Inspections
Work Process G. Rigging and Other Below-the-Hook Devices and Fixtures

27.7 Standards

27.8 Related ESH Manual Chapters

27.9 References

Appendix A. Typical Pre-use Inspection Tags

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27.1 Policy

Persons involved in crane or hoist operations at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) must:

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● Be aware of the hazards related to the equipment and the load ● Know the methods for controlling those hazards
● Follow the proper operating procedures applicable to the type of lift and equipment The designated operator must be qualified and authorized to use specific equipment. Crane, hoist, and rigging equipment must be procured through the Facilities Division or from a Berkeley Lab approved vendor, as well as properly inspected, tested, and maintained.

27.2 Scope

Berkeley Lab’s Crane Safety Program is implemented through planning, authorization, qualification, and the appropriate use of properly inspected and rated hoisting equipment and rigging. Lifting and moving loads with forklifts is covered in ESH Manual, Chapter 28, Forklifts and Other Powered Industrial Trucks. Construction operations involving cranes are covered in Chapter 10, Construction Safety.

27.3 Applicability

This policy establishes requirements for Berkeley Lab’s Crane, Hoisting, and Rigging Safety Program and applies to work with any crane or hoist operated at Laboratory-owned or -leased property, as well as Laboratory-managed field research. This program applies to the following Berkeley Lab personnel:

1. Employees

2. Affiliates

3. Construction contractors

4. Non-construction contractors and vendors

27.4 Roles and Responsibilities

Role

Responsibility

Supervisors and

● Ensure that personnel know how to safely operate cranes and