Cranes and Man Baskets

CRANE SAFETY PROGRAM

PURPOSE

Wayne Brothers, Inc. is committed to protecting our employees, contractors and

customers from unsafe conditions and practices. The Crane Safety Program is a critical
element in the success of our commitment to that goal. This program must be complied
with by persons charged with the responsibility of operating, servicing, and managing
fixed and mobile cranes, and related equipment.

POLICY

The Crane Safety Program has been developed to provide our employees and
contractors with safe methods for working with cranes and related equipment (e.g.,
rigging).Wayne Brothers’ restricts the operation of cranes to those personnel who have
been properly trained, qualified, authorized, or certified to operate cranes. The Crane
Safety Program applies to employees as well as subcontractors conducting crane
operations while on any Wayne Brothers worksite. The intent of this program is to control
crane hazards by ensuring the following:

o Equipment is maintained and operated according to manufacturer’s

recommendations. Responsible persons are trained, qualified, authorized, or
certified.
o Safe work practices and safety regulations are followed.
o Environmental conditions affecting lift operations are monitored.
o Critical Lift Plans are developed for high hazard lifts.

DEFINITIONS

Boom: A structural member attached to the revolving superstructure used for guiding and
acting as a support for a hook or other end attachment for securing load.
Bridge: Principal horizontal beam(s) of the overhead crane which supports the trolley.
Crane Operator: Any person operating a crane.
Critical Lift: A non-routine crane lift requiring detailed planning and additional or unusual
safety precautions.
Counterweight: Weights used for balancing loads and the weight of the crane in
providing stability for lifting.
Chart (Load): The manufacturer’s minimum and maximum lifting limitations for any
particular crane.
Designated Signal Person: An individual who is assigned to give recognized hand signals to
the crane operator during any crane lifting operation.
Drum: The spool or cylindrical unit around which wire rope is wound to raise and lower
loads.
Frequent Inspection: Daily to monthly intervals.
Ground worker: An individual who performs a variety of duties to support crane lift
operations including unskilled physical labor and specialized equipment operation.
Hoist (Boom): A hoist drum and rope reeving system used to raise and lower the boom.
Supervisor: Individual responsible for direct oversight of a crane lift operation, and
ensuring the operation meets regulatory requirements for inspection, personal
qualification and site preparations.
Load Chart: The manufacturer’s absolute limitations of a crane based on structural
strength and stability of the crane.
Mechanic: Performs technical duties and responsibilities in the maintenance, repair,
service, and troubleshooting of cranes and other mobile equipment.
Mobile Crane: Hydraulic or lattice booms on wheeled or crawler-tracked under
carriages.
Outriggers: Support members attached to the crane’s carrier frame which is used to
raise the crane off the rubber wheels for increased capacity and stability.
Overhead Crane: Any hoisting device where the hook-and-line mechanism runs along
a horizontal beam that runs along two rails or the hook-and-line mechanism runs along
a cantilevered (jib) boom arm.
Pendant Control: Suspended push button controls from crane to floor for operator
control of functions.
Periodic Inspection: 1 to 12 month intervals.
Qualified/Competent Person: A person designated by the employer who by reason of
training, has demonstrated the ability to safely perform all assigned duties and, if
required, is properly licensed.
Qualified Rigger: A trained person who is trained to handle and move loads during a
crane lift operation.
Rated Capacity: The maximum load values shown on a load chart for a particular
crane configuration.
Reeving: Refers to a rope system in which the rope travels around drums and sheaves.
Rope: For all hoisting operations any reference to rope will mean wire rope.
Shock Loading: A sudden or unexpected load that is imposed upon a crane, or related
equipment.
Spotter: A safety observer whose sole task is observing and warning against the
unsafe approach to hazards, such as overhead power lines.
Trolley: Carries drum and hoist mechanism and travels on the bridge rail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervisors shall:

o Make sure operators are properly trained, qualified, authorized, or certified.

o Ensure that crane contractors have satisfactory procedures for inspection of
o equipment.
o Ensure that personnel are familiar with equipment manufacturer’s procedures.
o Coordinate communications between the crane operator and others working near
the crane.
o Thoroughly evaluate environmental conditions, wind speed, overhead power lines,
and cancel crane lift operations in the event of severe weather warnings.
o WBI policy is to stop all crane operations when wind gust are recorded at 35 MPH or
greater.
o Develop and follow a general lift plan or a written Critical Lift Plan.
o Ensure that certifications for all cranes, personnel and operators on site are current.
o Keep affected workers clear of hoisted loads.
o Notify affected workers before a lift begins.
o Determine the load weight and inform the crane operator.
o Ensure the load is properly rigged and the rigging will not slip out from the hook due
to a missing safety latch.
o Ensure that personnel involved in the lift know their duties and is capable of
executing them responsibly.
o Perform and document a pre-lift meeting if the lift is considered to be critical.
o Ensure that all safety processes have been followed and is in place prior to and
during the lift operations.

Operators shall:

o Complete training, qualification and/or certification in safe crane operation.

o Read and be familiar with the operator manual for each crane operated.
o Conduct a documented pre-use inspection.
o Submit all pre-use inspection check-lists to the Safety Department daily.
o Utilize the crane manufacturer’s load chart for each crane.
o Determine the weight of each load.
o Follow the manufacturer’s procedures for proper outrigger deployment.
o Inspect the condition of the ground and blocking materials regularly to ensure
ground conditions are able to support the equipment and any supporting materials
per the manufacturer's specifications. If the conditions are found unacceptable, the
cranes will not be used until the issues are resolved.
o Inspect for overhead power lines and other obstructions.
o Account for wind, temperature and other environmental conditions when making
any lift.
o Obey a stop signal regardless of who gives it.
o Not operate equipment if wire rope is not seated in drum or sheave grooves.
o Not use a crane for the purpose of pushing or pulling.
o Avoid hoisting, moving or swinging suspended loads over or near workers.
o Not engage in any activity that diverts attention while operating the crane.
o Stop and refuse to handle loads, if there is a safety concern.
o Inform their supervisor of any problems with the equipment prior to use.
o Review plans and requirements with the supervisor.
o Determine load and rigging weight and where the load is to be placed.
o Configure the crane (boom length and configuration, setup location, outrigger
placement), to best suit the metrological and lift conditions for a successful lift.
o Assume responsibility for the setup of the crane, the rigging and lift of the load.
o Maintain communication with signalman
o Operate in a smooth, controlled, and safe manner.
o Shut down and secure the crane properly.

Spotters, Riggers, and Ground Workers, Tag Line Handlers shall:

o Use standard hand signals (see Appendix C).

o Be observant of hoisting operations in your work area.
o Be attentive and watch for signs of problems during each lift.
o Check for overhead power lines and other obstructions.
o Use rigging in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.
o Never work or position yourself directly under a suspended load.
o Maintain vigilance in their assigned duties during all crane operations.
o Inform the lift director of any perceived un-safe situations that may or is occurring.
o Use audible warning devices during lift operation.
o Do not signal the crane operator unless designated as the signal man, only to
perform an emergency stop do to an unsafe condition or damage to equipment is
eminent.
Mechanics (if on-site) shall:

o Be qualified by their Resource Manager to make adjustments and repairs.

o Ensure all maintenance, inspections and testing conducted is based on
manufacturer’s recommendations, and/or specific site conditions.
o Seek written approval of crane manufacturer for any modifications of the crane that
will change the structural or lift characteristics of the equipment.
o Ensure all maintenance related inspections occur at frequency specified by the
manufacturer and/or this manual.

Resource Manager (or General Contractor) shall:

o Review and approve Critical Lift Plans or projects.

o Coordinate quarterly inspections for rigging.
o Train, qualify and/or certify operators/riggers/handlers etc. in safe crane operation
for each different unit operated by each individual operator.
o Maintain a list of qualified individuals

PROCEDURES

All Cranes
o Operator’s manuals are required to be in the cab of the cranes in good condition,
load charts are part of the manual.
o The rated load of a crane must be clearly marked on each side of a crane.
o All cranes and equipment must not be operated in excess of rated capacity.
o Cranes shall have all required signage and decals on the crane body.
o No one is permitted to ride on loads, hooks, or slings of any hoist or crane.
o The empty hook, headache ball, or block should not swing freely.
o Note: extendable boom cranes with multiple hooks should not secure the hooks
during operations
o Cranes shall be equipped with the applicable/required safety devices.
o No safety devices shall be by-passed at any time.
o Manufacturer instructions and prohibitions must be followed when assembling
and/or disassembling equipment and must be performed by a competent and
qualified person.
Overhead and Gantry cranes

o Access to the bridge walkway shall be provided by a ladder, stairs or other safe
means.
o When starting the bridge and when the load or hook approaches personnel, a
warning signal shall be sounded.
o A brake mechanical drive shall be provided on bridge cranes.
o Operators must maintain a minimum clearance overhead and laterally between the
overhead crane and any obstructions per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
o When necessary to provide access to bridge to service the crane, each bridge shall
be equipped with a substantial walkway. The remote control or pendant shall be in
the mechanics possession or a qualified operator on the ground to ensure no
unintentional operations is performed during the servicing of the crane.
o The control power must be off when the crane is not in use.
o The hook and rigging must be at a height not to allow a person to hit either when
walking past.
o Remote control boxes shall be left near the hook of the appropriate crane, or in the
supervisors’ office (General Contractor’s office, if applicable).
o Rigging left on the hook shall be securely attached not to allow it or any parts of it to
fall.
o The crane shall not be used in excess of its rated capacity.
o Any problems with the operation of the crane shall be reported to the supervisor
immediately.
o The crane shall not be left hooked to any load while unattended.
o The crane shall not be used beyond its intended use or the manufacturers
recommended use.
o The crane shall only be operated by qualified personnel who has passed the
required company safety course. Inexperienced operators will only operate under
the direct supervision of a qualified operator during the training phase, but must
pass the safety course first, (time of training will be determined by a safe operations
test witnessed by a trainer designated by the safety department after the trainee is
deemed competent by their supervisor).
o When 2 or more cranes are used or 75% of any single cranes capacity is exceeded a
Critical Lift Plan must be in effect and all required safety processes and procedures
must be followed.
o A tag line must be used if rotation could be a problem.
o All below the hook attachments, (i.e. Magnets, clamps etc.), shall be used properly.
Product manufacturers recommended use, applications and applicable OSHA
standards for below the hook rigging must be followed.

Hydraulic and boom-type mobile cranes

A pre-operation hazard assessment is conducted and shall comply with the following
safe work practices:
o Assume all overhead lines are energized and potentially dangerous.
o Keep all equipment, load lines or loads at least 20 feet away from all power lines.
o A fire extinguisher of not less than 10-ABC rating shall be kept in serviceable
o condition and readily accessible to the operator.
o A crane must not be operated when its wheels or tracks are off the ground unless
it is properly supported on outriggers.
o Crawler and wheel mounted cranes must not be operated without the full
amount of any counterweight in place unless otherwise specified by the
manufacturer.
o No employee shall be directly under the load.
o The boom or other parts of the equipment must not contact any obstruction.
o The equipment must not be used to drag or pull loads sideways.
o The operator must test the brakes each time a load that is 90% or more of the
o maximum line pull is handled by lifting the load a few inches and applying the
brakes.
o No less than two full wraps of rope must remain on their drums at all times,
unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer.
o If a crane is to travel with a lifted load, the employer must ensure that a Critical
Lift Plan is submitted to the Resource Manager for approval.
o Rotational speed of load must not hinder ability to control load. A tag or restraint
line must be used as needed to control rotation of the load.
o In travel the boom shall be carried in line with the direction of motion and the
superstructure shall be secured against rotation.
o Swing radius of the crane in operation must be identified and barricaded to
prevent unauthorized personnel from entering the work zone.

Slings, wire ropes, tag lines and attachments

o Damaged or defective slings shall be taken out of service.
o Selection and installation of equipment on cranes must meet recommendations
of the wire rope manufacturer, crane manufacturer, or a qualified person.
o Fiber core ropes may not be used for boom hoist reeving.
o Rotational resistant ropes may be used at the discretion and under the guidance
of a qualified person. Chain or wire rope slings shall not be shortened with knots,
bolts, or other makeshift devices.
o Slings shall not be kinked, knotted, loaded in excess of their rated capacities, or
be pulled from under a load when the load is resting on the sling as damage to
the sling may result.
o Slings shall be set to avoid slippage, be padded or protected from the sharp
edges of their loads, and slings used in a basket hitch shall have the loads
balanced to prevent slippage.
o Suspended loads shall be kept clear of all obstructions.
o Hands or fingers shall not be placed between the sling and its load while the
sling is being tightened around the load.
o Shock loading is strictly prohibited.
o Only use slings with permanent affixed identification markings that show the
maximum load for each sling.
o All rigging must be inspected prior to use by a qualified rigger.
o All below the hook rigging and attachments must comply with current
OSHA/ANSI regulations for below the hook rigging.

CRITICAL LIFT PLANS

Before making a critical lift, a Critical Lift Plan must prepared by the Compliance Manager.
The Critical Lift Plan should be documented in writing and made available to all
personnel involved in the lift. A pre-lift meeting involving the participating personnel (i.e.
crane operator, lift supervisor, rigger) should be conducted prior to making a critical lift.
The Critical Lift Plan should be reviewed/approved by the Compliance
Manager/Professional Engineer to ensure that the project team is prepared to safely
execute the lift. Critical Lift Form is located in (create a location for this form if not
available)

INSPECTION
o Inspections should be performed at the recommended intervals, and conducted or
coordinated by the responsible party listed in Table 1, and records shall be
maintained by the responsible parties (General Contractor/Safety Department
responsible for the Crane Operations)

Frequency Responsible Party

(Mobile Boom Crane) (Overhead and Gantry) (Rigging)
o Pre-Use Operator
o Monthly Competent Person Competent Person Competent Person
o Quarterly Competent Person Competent Person Competent Person
o Annual Competent Person Competent Person
o Quadrennial Competent Person Competent Person
o Current inspection documentation shall be verified for all equipment. If
documentation is unavailable, the equipment shall not be used until a qualified
individual completes an inspection, and any necessary repairs have been made and
documented.

Running Ropes Inspection

A thorough inspection of all ropes shall be made at least once per month and recorded.
The inspection must include the date of inspection, the person’s name who performed
the inspection and an identifier for the ropes that were inspected. These records must
be kept on file and readily available for review. Any defect causing loss of strength of
the rope shall be reviewed and taken out of service should it be warranted as a safety
issue. Inspection points should include:
o Reduction of rope diameter below nominal diameter due to loss of core support,
internal or external corrosion or wear of outside wires.
o A number of broken outside wires and the degree of distribution or concentration of
o such broken wires.
o Corroded or broken wires at end connections.
o Corroded, cracked, bent, worn or improperly applied end connections.
o Severe kinking, crushing, cutting or unstranding.
o All ropes that have been idle for a period of one month or more installed on a crane
shall be subjected to the same criteria as above before being operated.

MAINTENANCE
o Mobile crane maintenance, and overhead and gantry crane inspections shall be
coordinated by parties responsible for the cranes operation. Maintenance must be
conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedures and
instructions. Guards removed during maintenance shall be reinstalled, and safety
devices reactivated after maintenance is performed. The equipment shall be tested
for proper operation before being returned to service after maintenance is
performed. The following steps must take place before maintenance or adjustments
are performed.
o The crane must be repaired in an area that will not interfere with other cranes and
operations.
o All controllers must be in the off position.
o The main or emergency switch must be open and locked in the open position.
o The crane must be visibly marked with signage stating “Out of Order”
o If other cranes are in operation in the same area suitable means must be provided to
prevent interference with the idle crane.

TRAINING
o Operators shall be trained and written documentation of training shall be available.
o In addition, each employee (i.e., rigger, signal person, and spotter) involved in crane
operations must be trained in the hazards associated with crane hoist/lifting
operations.
o Training should include overhead power line awareness, crush/pinch points
prevention,
o Fall Protection, and Lockout/Tagout procedures. Each employee must be evaluated
(e.g., tested) on the training topic to ensure the training provided is understood.

REFERENCES/ RELATED LINKS:

o OSHA Standard 29 CFR1915 Subpart G
o American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.17-2006 and B30.2 -2011,
o Overhead and Gantry Cranes.
o American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.5-2007, Mobile and
o Locomotive Cranes.
o American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.9-2010, Slings.
o American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.10-2009, Hooks.
o American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.23-2011, Personnel Lifting
o Systems.

Training and Qualifications

A Crane Operator person shall:

o Be qualified or/be certified to operate by an accredited certifying entity, such as the
National Commission on the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO).

Designated Signal Person shall:

o Complete training from qualified trainer.
o Know, understand, and be competent in the types of signals used.
o Have a basic understanding of the equipment operation and limitation.
o Be competent in the Standard Methods for hand signals, understand signal
o person requirements contained in Appendix C.

A Qualified Rigger shall:

o Be trained in the selection, inspection, and rigging practices for the rigging devices
used.
o Demonstrate the ability to solve problems related to rigging loads.
o Appropriately trained for hazards (e.g., confined space) encountered during rigging
operations.

A Mechanic performing maintenance on a crane shall:

o Operate equipment only when, operation is critical for a maintenance task.
o Be familiar with the equipment or operate under the direct supervision of a qualified
operator.
o Be qualified to perform maintenance on the equipment.

Signaling Requirements
o A designated signal person must be provided when the equipment travel is not in full
view of the operator.
o When using hand signals, Standard Methods must be used (see Figure 13-1).
o Signals must be suitable for the site conditions, and tested before beginning
operations, if necessary.
o The operator must safely stop operations if the ability to transmit signals is
interrupted.
o Only one person may give signals to one crane operator at a time.
o When a device is used to transmit signals for one crane (or multiple cranes), it must
be on a dedicated channel, and the operator must use a hand-free device for
reception of signals.
o Applicable hand signal charts (See Figures 13-1 thru 13-3) must be posted
conspicuously on equipment or in the vicinity of the operations
Figure 13-1
Recommended Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations
Figure 13-2
Recommended Hand Signals For Boom Equipment Operations
Figure 13-3
Recommended Hand Signals for Overhead Crane Operations
Fall Protection Requirements
When hoisting personnel:
o A body harness and lanyard six feet or less in length must be used for fall protection.
o Personal fall arrest and positioning systems must be anchored to a substantial part
of the equipment.
o Fall restraint systems must be anchored to any part of the equipment capable of
withstanding 5000 lbs. A personal fall arrest systems is permitted to be anchored to
the crane’s hook (or other part of the load line) when approved by a Critical Lift Plan.
o Employees exposed to fall hazards during equipment operation must receive
training in Fall Protection/Safety Harness use.

Critical Lift Planning

o Crane lifts are classified into two categories: critical lifts and general lifts. Critical
lifts shall have the following additional planning requirements:
o A qualified person shall prepare the Critical Lift Plan (see 14.15.1 for form).
o The qualified person preparing the plan may be the crane operator, lift supervisor, or
designated rigger, and shall include the other qualified individuals in the lift plan.
o The plan shall be documented, and a copy provided to the contractor and
Compliance Manager for review prior to any critical lift.
o The plan shall be reviewed by, and signed by, all personnel involved with critical lift.

The Critical Lift Plan shall be used when any of the following characteristics or
conditions exist:
o Anytime a load will be lifted over an occupied building. Any lift which meets or
exceeds 75% of the crane’s capacity at the given radius as Posted in the load chart
for the specific crane and its configuration.
o Any lift that requires two or more cranes.
o Any lift of 100,000 pounds or more.
o Any lifts involving of personnel platforms.
o Using a crane where fully extended outriggers and /or the 360 degree load chart (if
applicable) cannot be used.
o Operating a crane in a position where it could possibly exceed the minimum
distances from overhead power lines.
o Any lifts over operating facilities where they may endanger personnel.
o Any operations involving traveling with a lifted load.
The Critical Lift Plan shall include details of:
o The make, model and capacity of the crane(s) and proof of current inspection and/or
testing.
o Exact weight of the load to be lifted and rigging components that adds to the weight.
o The manufacturer’s maximum load limits for the entire range of the lift as listed in
the load charts.
o Lift points, rigging procedures and the required lifting hardware.
o The plan shall describe ground conditions, outrigger or crawler track requirements,
and if necessary, the design of mats or cribbing.
o Weather conditions or environmental conditions under which lift operations must
be stopped.
o Operational signaling, coordination and communication requirements.
o Any site obstructions (buildings, boom clearances, vehicles etc.)
o Drawings and any other detailed information required to ensure the safe and
successful execution of the lift.

Special Lift Operations

Personnel Handling
The use of a crane to hoist employees on a personnel platform is prohibited,
except when the use of conventional means of reaching the worksite, such as a
personnel hoist, ladder, stairway, aerial lift, elevating work platform or scaffold,
would be more hazardous. In addition to the aforementioned requirements for a
Critical Lift Plan, the additional conditions for lifting personnel with a crane shall be:

o Crane capacity must be reduced by 50%

o Outriggers must be properly extended with crane leveled (as applicable).
o No lifts shall be made on an auxiliary load line while personnel are suspended
on a platform.
o Hooks used shall be of a type that can be closed and locked.
o Boatswains’ chairs may be used instead of a personnel platform, if the employer
can demonstrate that use of a personnel platform is infeasible due to
circumstances at the worksite.
o Fall Protection must be provided per Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. and OSHA
Standards.
o Follow all manufacturers’ recommendations for the use of a boatswains’ chair or
o personnel platform.

Crane Inspection Requirements

o Pre-use (Daily/shift)
A qualified person shall visually inspect and document (same recording criteria
as rope inspections) the crane's carrier, controls, rigging and operating
mechanism prior to the first operation on any work shift to ensure that all safety
items are in proper working order before operation begins. Any unsafe conditions
shall be corrected promptly.
o Defective components of equipment which create an imminent safety hazard
shall be replaced, repaired or adjusted prior to use. Daily visual inspections by
the operator or other qualified person shall be made of/for:
o All functional mechanisms for maladjustment interfering with proper operation;
o The operation of limit switches without a load on the hook;
o Lines, tanks, valves, pumps, and other parts of air or hydraulic systems for
deterioration or leakage;
o Hook with safety latch for deformation, cracks and proper function (follow
manufacture’s recommendations)
o Hoist or load attachment chains including end connections for excessive wear,
twist, distorted or stretched links interfering with proper function;
o Excessive wear, broken wires, stretch, kinking, or twisting of ropes and rope
slings, including end connections.
o Crane Pre-Operational Inspection form completed. (Any safety failure the crane
must be secured and maintenance notified for repairs before normal operations
may resume) *See attached inspection sheet example.

o Annual (Comprehensive)
o At a minimum the equipment shall be inspected every 12 months by a
certificating agency and shall include the following:
o All functional operating mechanisms for improper function, maladjustment, and
excessive component wear.
o Safety devices and operational aids for proper operation (including significant
inaccuracies).
o Chains and chain drive sprockets for excessive wear of sprockets and excessive
chain stretch.
o Travel steering, brakes, and locking devices, for proper operation.
o Tires for damage or excessive wear.
o Hydraulic and pneumatic components for leaks and excessive wear.
o Outrigger or stabilizer pads/floats for excessive wear or cracks.
o Slider pads for excessive wear or cracks.
o Electrical components and wiring for cracked or split insulation and loose or
corroded terminations.
o Missing warning labels and decals originally supplied with the equipment by the
manufacturer.
o Missing or modified original equipment: operator seat, steps, ladders, handrails,
guards.
o Load, boom angle, or other indicators shall be checked for any inaccuracy.
o Rope reeving for compliance with certified agent's recommendations.
o Other examinations deemed necessary under the circumstances.

Modification, Repair, or Severe Use.

o Where the severity of use/conditions causes a reasonable probability of damage
or excessive wear, the employer shall stop using the equipment and it should be
inspected by a qualified person for structural damage.

Crane Inspection Forms

o Forms are maintained by the Compliance Department for a minimum of 5 years.

General Inspection Procedures

o Cranes in Periodic Use:
o A crane or overhead gantry that has not been used for a period of one month or
more shall be inspected by the employee trained to use such equipment before
each use and the focus for such an inspection is as follows:
o Inspect all functional operating mechanisms
o Check for damage to or leaks from lines, tanks, valves, drain pumps, and air or
hydraulic systems
o Check the load hook for deformities or cracks
o Check hoist chains for excessive wear, including end connectors
o Check chains for kinks, twists and distorted links and stretches that are beyond
what is recommended by the manufacturer
o Inspect the rope for damage such as kinks, cracks, cutting, bending, broken
wires, and unraveling, corroded or improperly connected end connections.
o Regardless of how often a crane or overhead gantry is used, the unit shall be
inspected annually by an outside contractor qualified to inspect the unit. This
inspection shall be the responsibility of the Compliance Facilities department to
arrange. The contractor shall document and provide the owner with a copy of the
findings who will provide copies to Compliance.
Maintenance
Preventive maintenance shall be performed as prescribed by the manufacturer as
detailed in the owner's manual. Maintenance of the units shall be performed by
personnel qualified to perform maintenance.

Personnel platform/Man Basket criteria:

MAN BASKET SAFETY DO'S AND DON’TS…
o Do wear a safety harness when occupying the man basket, with the lanyard
attached preferably to the lower load block or overhaul ball or to a structural
member within the man basket capable of supporting a fall impact. OSHA
regulations require you to “tie on” when occupying a man basket except over water.
o When working over water a PFD must be worn
o Do wear a hard hat
o Do perform a complete inspection of the man basket before each use.
o Do be aware of any clearances required before initiating any crane function
o EXAMPLE: OSHA requires a minimum clearance of 10 feet from any live
electrical line up to 50 KV.
o Do understand all procedures before using the man basket.
o Do perform the required lift/proof test, throughout the full range of the intended lift,
every time the crane is set up.
o Do use Extreme Caution at all times when using the man basket. Remember, crane
manufacturers do not authorize the use of man baskets. A procedure for the use of
man basket has been outlined by OSHA and ANSI. Familiarize yourself with these
documents before using the man basket. The use of a man basket must be the
safest alternative to access the work.
DO NOT...
o Do not use the man basket without first having the crane inspected by a qualified
crane inspector.
o Do not use a defective or damaged crane.
o Do not use a defective or damaged man basket.
o Do not breach the require clearance of a live electrical line.
o Do not permit unauthorized Personnel to use the man basket.
o Do not allow personnel in the man basket with its test weight attached.
o Do not permit persons to use this man basket who are not familiar with this
procedure or with applicable OSHA and ANSI regulations concerning man baskets
and cranes or Derrick's.
o Do not attach test weights by any means other than what is recommended by the
manufacturer.
o Do not attach your safety harness and lanyard to an adjacent structure when
occupying the man basket.
o Do not sit, stand, or climb on the man basket guardrail. Do not use boards, ladders,
other devices, or extensions in the man basket as a work position.
o Do not use a man basket as a convenience.
o EXAMPLE: do not use the man basket as an elevator if a Stairway can be
used.
o Do not use the man basket if the man baskets permanent data plates are missing,
defaced, or not legible.
o Do not use a man basket has not been first subjected to the required trial lift and
proof test.

CRANE REQUIREMENTS...
o Hoisting of the Personnel platform shall be performed in a slow, controlled, cautious
manner with no sudden movements of the crane or Derrick, or the platform.
o Load line shall be capable of supporting, without failure, at least seven times the
maximum intended load, except that where rotational resistant rope is used, the
line shall be capable of supporting without failure, at least 10 times the maximum
intended load. The required design factor is achieved by taking the current safety
factor of 3.5 and applying the 50% derating of the capacity.
o Load and boom hoist drum brakes, swing brakes, and locking devices such as Pawls
or dogs shall be engaged when the occupied Personnel platform is in a stationary
working position.
o The load line hoist drum shall have a system or device on the power train, other than
load hoist brake, which regulates the lower lowering rate of speed of the hoist
mechanism (controlled load lowering).
o Free Falling is prohibited.
o The crane shall be uniformly level within 1% of level grade and located on firm
footing. Cranes equipped with Outriggers shall have them all fully deployed
following manufacturer's specifications, as applicable, when hoisting employees.
o The total weight of the loaded Personnel platform and related rigging shall not
exceed 50% of the rated capacity for the radius and configuration of the crane or
Derrick.
o The use of machines having live booms in which lowering is controlled by a brake
without aid from other devices which slow the lowering speeds is prohibited.

INSTRUMENTS & COMPONENTS...

Cranes and Derricks with variable angle booms shall be equipped with a boom angle
indicator, readily visible to the operator.
Cranes with telescoping booms shall be equipped with a device to indicate clearly to the
operator, at all times, the booms extended length, or an accurate determination of the load
radius to be used during the lift shall be made prior to hoisting personnel.
A positive acting device shall be used which prevents contact between the load block or
overhaul ball and the boom tip (anti‐two blocking device), or a system shall be used which
deactivates the hoisting action before damage occurs in the event of a two‐blocking
situation (two block damage prevention features).

PERSONNEL PLATFORMS…
(A) The Personnel platform and suspension system shall be designed by qualified
person competent in structural design.
(B) The suspension system shall be designed to minimize tipping of the platform due to
movement of employees occupying the platform.
(C) The Personnel platform itself, except the guardrail system and body harness
anchorages, shall be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at
least five times the maximum intended load.

PLATFORM SPECIFICATIONS...
(A) Each Personnel platform shall be equipped with a guardrail system which meets the
requirements specified by OSHA regulations and shall be enclosed at least from the
toeboard to the mid rail with either solid construction or expanded metal having
openings no greater than 1/2 inch.
(B) A grab rail shall be installed inside the entire perimeter of the Personnel platform.
(C) Access gates, if installed, shall not swing outward during hoisting.
(D) Access gates, including sliding or folding Gates, shall be equipped with a restraining
device to prevent accidental opening.
(E) Headroom shall be provided which allows employees to stand upright in the
platform.
(F) In addition to the use of hard hats, employee shall be protected by overhead
protection on the Personnel platform when employees are exposed to Falling
objects.
(G) All rough edges exposed to contact by employees shall be surfaced or smooth in
order to prevent injuries to employees from punctures or lacerations.
(H) All welding of the Personnel platform and its components shall be performed by a
qualified welder familiar with the weld grades, types and materials specified in the
platform design.
(I) The Personnel platform shall be conspicuously posted with a plate or other
permanent marking which indicates the weight of the platform and its rated load
capacity or maximum intended load.

PERSONNEL PLATFORM LOADING.

(A) The Personnel platform shall not be loaded in excess of its rated load capacity.
When a Personnel platform does not have a Rated load capacity, the Personnel
platform shall not be loaded in excess of its maximum intended load.
(B) The number of employees occupying the Personnel platform shall not exceed the
number required for the work being performed.
(C) Personnel platform shall be used only for employees, their tools, and the materials
necessary to do their work, and shall not be used to hoist only materials or tools
when not hoisting personnel.
(D) Materials and tools for use during a personnel lift shall be secured to prevent
displacement.
(E) Materials and tools for use during a Personnel lift shall be evenly distributed within
the confines of the platform while the platform is suspended.

RIGGING...
(A) When a wire rope Bridle is used to connect a Personnel platform to the load line,
each Bridal leg shall be connected to a master link or Shackle in such a manner to
ensure that the load is evenly divided among the bridal legs.
(B) Hooks on overhaul ball assemblies, lower Load Blocks, or other attachment
assemblies shall be of a type that can be closed and locked, eliminating the hook
throat opening. Alternatively, an alloy anchor type shackle with a bolt, nut and
retaining pin may be used.
(C) Wire rope, shackles, rings, master links, and other rigging Hardware must be
capable of supporting, without failure, at least five times the maximum intended
load applied or transmitted to that component. Where rotation resistant rope is
used, the slings shall be capable of supporting without failure at least seven times
the maximum intended load.
(D) All Eyes in wire rope slings shall be fabricated with thimbles.
(E) Bridles and Associated rigging for attaching the Personnel platform to the Hoist line
shall be used only for the platform and the necessary employees, their tools and the
materials necessary to do their work, and shall not be used for any other purpose
when not hoisting personnel.
TRIAL LIFT INSPECTIONS AND PROOF TESTING…
(1) A trial lift with the unoccupied Personnel platform loaded at least to the anticipated
lift weight shall be made from ground level, or any other location where employees
will enter the platform, to each location at which the Personnel platform is to be
hoisted and positioned. This trial lift shall be performed immediately prior to placing
Personnel on the platform. The operator shall determine that all systems, controls
and safety devices are activated and functioning properly; that no interferences
exist; and that all configurations necessary to reach those work locations will allow
the operator to remain under the 50% limit of the Hoist’s rated capacity. Materials
and tools to be used during the actual lift can be loaded in the platform. A single trial
lift may be performed at one time for all locations that are to be reached from a
single setup position.
(2) The trial lift shall be repeated prior to hoisting employees whenever the crane or
Derrick is moved and set up in a new location or returned to a previously used
location. Additionally, the trial lift shall be repeated when the lift route is changed
unless the operator determines that the route change is not significant.
(3) After the trial lift, and just prior to hoisting personnel, the platform shall be hoisted a
few inches and inspected to ensure that it is secure and properly balanced.
Employee shall not be hosted unless the following conditions are determined to
exist:
a) Hoist ropes shall be free of kinks;
b) Multiple part lines shall not be twisted around each other;
c) The primary attachment shall be centered over the platform; and
d) The hoisting system shall be inspected if the load rope is slack to ensure all
ropes are properly Seated on drums and in sheaves.
e) A visual inspection of the crane or Derrick, rigging, personnel platform, and the
crane or Derrick base support or ground shall be conducted by a competent
person immediately after the trial lift to determine any adverse effect upon any
components or structure.
f) Any defects found during inspection which create a safety hazard shall be
corrected before hoisting personnel.
g) At Each job site, prior to hoisting employees on the Personnel platform, and after
any repair or modifications. The platform and rigging shall be proof tested to
125% of the platforms rated capacity by holding it in a suspended position for
five minutes with the test load evenly distributed on the platform (this may be
done concurrently with the trial lift). After proof testing, a competent person
shall inspect the platform and rigging. Any deficiencies found shall be corrected
and another proof test shall be conducted until the proof testing requirements
are satisfied.

SAFE WORK PRACTICES…

(1) Employees shall keep all parts of the body inside the platform during raising, lowering,
and positioning. This does not apply to an occupant that is providing hand signals.
(2) Before employees exit or enter a hoisted Personnel platform that is not landed, platform
shall be secured to the structure where the work is to be performed, unless securing to the
structure creates an unsafe situation.
(3) Taglines shall be used unless their use creates an unsafe condition.
(4) The crane or Derrick operator shall remain at the controls at all times when the crane
engine is running and the platform is occupied.
(5) Hoisting of employees shall be promptly discontinued upon indication of any dangerous
weather conditions or other impending Danger.
(6) Employees being hoisted shall remain in continuous sight of and in direct
communication with the operator or signal person. In those situations where direct visual
contact with the operator is not possible, and the use of a signal person would create a
greater Hazard for that person, direct communication alone such as By Radio may be used.
(7) Except over water, employees occupy in the Personnel platform shall use a harness
system with a lanyard appropriately attached to the lower load block or overhaul ball, or to
a structural member within the Personnel platform capable of supporting a fall impact for
employees using the Anchorage. When working over water an approved PFD shall be worn.
(8) No lifts shall be made on another of the cranes or Derrick load lines while Personnel are
suspended on a platform.

TRAVELING...
(1) Hoisting of employees while the crane is traveling is prohibited, except for portal,
tower and locomotive cranes, or were the employer demonstrates that there is no
less hazardous way to perform the work.
(2) Under any circumstances where a crane would travel while hoisting personnel, the
employer shall implement the following safety procedures to safeguard employees:
(A) Crane travel shall be restricted to a fixed track or Runway;
(B) Travel shall be limited to the load radius of the boom used during the lift; and
(C) A complete trial run shall be performed to test the route of travel before employees
are allowed to occupy the platform. This trial run can be performed at the same time
as the trial lift required.
(D) If travel is done with a rubber tired carrier, the conditions and air pressure of the tires
shall be checked. The chart capacities for lifts on rubber shall be used for
applications of the 50% reduction of the rated capacity.

PRE‐LIFT MEETING…
(1) A meeting attended by the crane operator, signal person, employees to be lifted, and the
person responsible for the task to be performed shall be held to review the appropriate
requirements of this procedure.
(2) This meeting shall be held prior to the trial lift at each new work location, and shall be
repeated for any employees newly assigned to the operation.

WARNINGS...
o Never attempt to lengthen or shorten sling legs. Replace sling legs when damaged.
o Keep area around eyebolts clear when lifting the man basket off of test weights.
o Exercise Extreme Caution to prevent hoisting, swinging, or lowering into or onto any
obstructions.
o Know the weight of all persons and objects located in or attached to the man
basket, do not exceed rated capacity of the man basket.
o Know the weight of all load handling devices such as the man basket (see the data
plates), load block, overhaul ball, jib and or extension and make the proper
deductions according to the crane manufacturers load capacity chart. Do not
exceed 1/2 the rated net load of the crane.
o It is not recommended than anyone, including but not limited to welding lead, air
hose, oxygen acetylene torch rubber, electrical line, etc., be attached to the man
basket. However, if it should become necessary to do so, weight must be known and
included in the weight that may be loaded into the man basket.
Mobile Crane Daily Inspection
Crane Description (make/model) ___________________________________________

Equip # _____________ Job name/number __________________________________

Item Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Pre Start-up Walk Around OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO
Stability - tracks/outriggers stabile/level
Cab - glass/doors/emergency exit
Step/Ladders - secure/clean/no ice
Boom - angle indicator/jib/condition
Main/auxiliary hoist(s) - hook/attachment/block/ sheaves/wire rope/anti two block
Hydraulics - cylinders/hosing/pins/fittings/fluid level
Turntable - ring and pinion condition
Engine - fluids/belts/hoses/leaks/debris
Battery - secure/connections clean & tight
Counterweight - secure/condition
Drums - condition/line spooled properly
Air (brake) tanks - condition/water drained/petcock closed
Lights/Strobes - condition
Warning Decals - in place/condition/legible
Barricades - swing radius barricaded
Cab OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO
Housekeeping
Fire Extinguisher - condition/charged
Operator's Manual
Inspection Certificate
Load Charts/Range Diagrams
Level indicator
Seatbelt
Start up OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO
Instrumentation - Warning lights/gauges
Oil Pressure
Air (brake) Pressure
Coolant temperature
Battery charge rate/level
Fuel Level
Noises - engine sounds normal
Lights
Horn
Accessories - Wipers/heater/fan
LMI - functions/Calibrated Properly
House Lock-pin - Disengaged (as applicable)
Function Checks OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO OK NO
Boom - lift/lower/extend/retract
Hoist - raise/lower
Anti Two Block - functions properly
Turntable Swing
Outriggers/Stabilizers
Steering
Transmission - gear and direction selector
Brakes

Hour Meter Reading

Inspector Initials
Date Inspected

Comments:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Monthly Mobile Crane Inspection Report For ____ 20__

Not in use = N
Lubrication = L
Inspection = I Crane Type__________
Maintenance = M Crane Serial No.______

Date 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Grease
Oil
Cables
Boom
Tracks
Rollers
Sheaves
Brakes
Transmission
Drive Units
Tires
Glass
Wipers
Horn
Clutches
Oil Filters
Fuel Filters
Belts
Gates
Switches
Lights
Gauges
Fire Ext.
All hoses
Boom
Jib
Counterweight

Operator Signature________________ Comments: