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Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging Safety
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Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging Safety

Publication date: 1/16/2015
Effective date:

1/16/2015

POLICY

A. Purpose

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

B. Persons Affected

This policy applies to Berkeley Lab employees, casual and participating visitors, affiliates, and subcontractors who could be performing work that may include the use of cranes, hoists, and/or rigging.

C. Exceptions

Operation of cranes and rigging used in the course of construction or demolition is covered by the Berkeley Lab Construction Safety Program (Program 8.0) and is in accordance with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC.

D. Policy Statement

1. Customer Management evaluates the need for moving materials and determines whether a crane lift is the best option. Should a crane lift be required, review the Cranes, Hoisting, and Rigging Program, Work Process A, General Requirements for Crane Operation. 2. Supervisor determines if there is a crane available for the lift. Should a crane be needed that is not currently available, review the Cranes, Hoisting, and Rigging Program, Work Process B, Procurement and Maintenance of Cranes and Hoisting and Rigging Equipment. 3. Operator verifies that he or she is authorized. Operators' supervisors and crane managers ensure crane operators are trained and qualified according to the Cranes, Hoisting, and Rigging Program, Work Process C, Authorization and Qualification to Use Cranes, prior to authorizing use.

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Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging Safety - RPM-2 RPM-2

4. Customer Management assesses the type of lift using the Cranes, Hoisting, and Rigging Program, Work Process D, Restricted Operations.