Title: |
Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging Safety |
Publication date: |
6/29/2020 |
Effective date: |
6/29/2020 |
BRIEF
Policy Summary
The Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging Safety Program at Berkeley Lab ensures that employees who work with cranes, hoists, and rigging are able to move material safely to avoid injury, property damage, delays, and hazardous-material releases.
Certain "restricted" lifts (e.g., high-consequence/high-value lifts) are limited to operators who have specialized training or are professional riggers.
Who Should Read This Policy
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
To Read the Full Policy, Go To:
The POLICY tab on this wiki page
To Read the EHS Program Details, Go To:
ES&H Manual, Chapter 27
Contact Information
Crane Safety Subject Matter Expert
EHS Division
Title: |
Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging Safety |
Publication date: |
6/29/2020 |
Effective date: |
6/29/2020 |
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 California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapters 4 and 7.
D. Policy Statement
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Customer Management assesses the type of lift using the Cranes, Hoisting, and Rigging Program, Work Process D, Restricted Operations.
- If a mobile crane will be used, supervisors and operators review the Cranes, Hoisting, and Rigging Program, Work Process E, Mobile Cranes.
- For all lifts, regardless of crane type, operators validate and perform inspections according to the Cranes, Hoisting, and Rigging Program, Work Process F, Crane Inspections.
- Once all equipment has passed inspection, operators and rigging personnel follow applicable requirements in the Cranes, Hoisting, and Rigging Program, Work Process G, Rigging and Other Below-the-Hook Devices and Fixtures.
- Operators perform the lift as trained, with assistance from other appropriately trained personnel.
E. Roles and Responsibilities
Managers, supervisors, and employees have the responsibility to adhere to the provisions of this policy.
Role |
Responsibility |
Supervisors and Work Leads |
|
Crane Manager (A Berkeley Lab employee must be identified as the Crane Manager for each Berkeley Lab-owned crane or hoist, unless it is locked out) |
|
Employees (Operators, Riggers, and Helpers) |
|
Mechanical Engineering Designee |
|
Responsible Designer |
|
Customer Management |
|
Facilities Division Structural Engineering Group Designee |
|
Facilities Division Rigging Supervisor |
|
Facilities Division Crane Maintenance Vendor |
|
Facilities Division Maintenance Manager |
|
EHS Division Crane Safety SME |
|
Person In Charge The customer may be a manager, engineer, or other responsible person (other than the operator). |
|
Procurement |
|
F. Definitions/Acronyms
Term |
Definition |
Crane |
A machine used for lifting and lowering a load vertically and moving it horizontally; a hoisting mechanism is an integral part of this machine |
Engineering Note |
A detailed description of a (fixture) design that can include a detailed description of protection of the load, rigging, and method(s) of transport for a high-consequence/high-value lift |
High-Consequence/High-Value Lift/Move |
Lifts that, if failed, could:
|
Hoist |
A device that applies a force for lifting and lowering |
Lifting Device |
A device used below the hoisting hook, other than slings, for attaching loads to a hoist. Such devices are arranged into four categories:
|
Lifting Fixture |
A fixture used below the hoisting hook that is designed and engineered for lifting a specific item |
Mobile Crane |
A crane system fixed to a vehicle (typically a truck) |
Overhead Crane |
At Berkeley Lab, a crane system fixed to a structure, including but not limited to bridge cranes, monorail cranes, gantry cranes, and jib cranes |
Rigging |
Both the hardware and equipment used to safely attach a load to a hook or lifting device, or the method or process of safely attaching a load to a hook by means of adequately rated and properly applied slings and related hardware |
G. Recordkeeping Requirements
- LBNL Crane Inventory
- Crane Inspections
- Rigging Inspections
- Crane Load Testing
- Crane Maintenance
- Training
- Medical Evaluations
- Program Effectiveness Review and Assurance
H. Implementing Documents
Document number |
ES&H Manual reference |
Title |
Type |
07.07.008.001 |
Chapter 27 |
Program |
|
07.07.008.002 |
Ch. 27, Work Process A |
General Requirements for Crane Operation |
Work Process |
07.07.008.003 |
Ch. 27, Work Process B |
Procurement and Maintenance of Cranes and Hoisting and Rigging Equipment |
Work Process |
07.07.008.004 |
Ch. 27, Work Process C |
Authorization and Qualification to Use Cranes |
Work Process |
07.07.008.005 |
Ch. 27, Work Process D |
Restricted Operations |
Work Process |
07.07.008.006 |
Ch. 27, Work Process E |
Mobile Cranes |
Work Process |
07.07.008.007 |
Ch. 27, Work Process F |
Crane Inspections |
Work Process |
07.07.008.008 |
Ch. 27, Work Process G |
Rigging and Other Below-the-Hook Devices and Fixtures |
Work Process |
07.07.025.001 |
Forklift and Other Powered Industrial Trucks Program |
Program |
I. Contact Information
Crane Safety Subject Matter Expert
EHS Division
J. Revision History
Date |
Revision |
By whom |
Revision Description |
Section(s) affected |
Change Type |
6/29/2020 | 1.3 | E. Tucker | Replace OSHA reference with Cal/OSHA | Exceptions, Source Requirements | Minor |
1/16/2015 |
1.2 |
M. Wisherop |
Revised to be in sync with minor changes to ES&H Manual program |
A and E |
Minor |
9/10/2013 |
1.1 |
M. Wisherop |
Reviewed 8/28/13 |
Contact Info, ImpDocs, SRD, Next Review date |
Minor |
1/2/2012 |
1 |
M. Wisherop |
Re-write for wiki |
all |
Minor |
DOCUMENT INFORMATION
Title: |
Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging Safety |
Document number |
07.07.008.000 |
Revision number |
1.3 |
Publication date: |
6/29/2020 |
Effective date: |
6/29/2020 |
Next review date: |
6/29/2023 |
Policy Area: |
Industrial Hygiene and Safety |
RPM Section (home) |
ESH |
RPM Section (cross-reference) |
none |
Functional Division |
EHS |
Prior reference information (optional) |
Source Requirements Documents
- 10 CFR 851.23, Safety and Health Standards
- California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Subchapter 4, Construction Safety Orders (as it pertains to cranes used in construction work)
Implementing Documents
Document number |
ES&H Manual reference |
Title |
Type |
07.07.008.001 |
Chapter 27 |
Program |
|
07.07.008.002 |
Ch. 27, Work Process A |
General Requirements for Crane Operation |
Work Process |
07.07.008.003 |
Ch. 27, Work Process B |
Procurement and Maintenance of Cranes and Hoisting and Rigging Equipment |
Work Process |
07.07.008.004 |
Ch. 27, Work Process C |
Authorization and Qualification to Use Cranes |
Work Process |
07.07.008.005 |
Ch. 27, Work Process D |
Restricted Operations |
Work Process |
07.07.008.006 |
Ch. 27, Work Process E |
Mobile Cranes |
Work Process |
07.07.008.007 |
Ch. 27, Work Process F |
Crane Inspections |
Work Process |
07.07.008.008 |
Ch. 27, Work Process G |
Rigging and Other Below-the-Hook Devices and Fixtures |
Work Process |
07.07.025.001 |
Forklift and Other Powered Industrial Trucks Program |
Program |