Presentation TitleOSHA Cranes & Derricks

Subpart CC

Presenter Name

Subpart CC

Presenter TitleEvent Name

October 1, 2010

CRANES & DERRICKSCRANES & DERRICKS

Eff ti D t N b 8 2010

Subpart CCEffective Date: November 8, 2010

HIGHLIGHTS• Signal Person Qualifications• Qualifications of Maintenance and

Repair Workers

• Scope• Definitions• Ground Conditions• Assembly/disassembly Repair Workers

• Training• Hoisting Personnel• Multiple Crane/Derrick Lifts

Assembly/disassembly• Power Line Safety• Inspections• Wire Rope• Safety Devices • Design, Construction and Testing

• Equipment Modifications• Tower Cranes• Derricks

• Safety Devices• Operational Aids• Operation• Authority to Stop Operation• Signals Derricks

• Floating Cranes & Land Cranes on Barges

• Overhead and Gantry Cranes• Dedicated Pile Drivers

• Signals• Fall Protection• Work Area Control• Keeping Clear of the Load

F F ll d C t ll d L d • Dedicated Pile Drivers• Sideboom Cranes• Requirements for equipment w/ capacity

of 2000 lbs and less

• Free Fall and Controlled Load Lowering

• Operator Qualification and Certification

SCOPE: WHAT EQUIPMENT IS COVERED?EQUIPMENT IS COVERED?

• Functional descriptionFunctional description

Can hoist, lower and horizontally move aCan hoist, lower and horizontally move asuspended load

&

• Long list of examples

EXAMPLES LIST• Dedicated pile drivers• Service/mechanic trucks with a

hoisting deviceCrane on a monorail

• Articulating cranes (such as knuckle-boom cranes)

• Crawler cranesFl ti • Crane on a monorail

• Tower cranes (such as fixed jib (“hammerhead boom”), luffing boom and self-erecting)

• Floating cranes• Cranes on barges• Locomotive cranes• Mobile cranes • Pedestal cranes

• Portal cranes• Overhead and gantry cranes

Straddle cranes

• Mobile cranes(such as wheel-mounted, rough-terrain, all-terrain, commercial truck-mounted, and boom truck cranes) • Straddle cranes

• Sideboom cranes• Derricks

cranes)• Multi-purpose machines

when configured to hoist and lower (by means of a winch or hook) and horizontally move a

. . . and variations of suchequipment.

hook) and horizontally move a suspended load

• Industrial cranes (such as carry-deck cranes)

SCOPESCOPE

• Specific exclusions (such as for• Specific exclusions (such as for power shovels, excavators, and backhoes)backhoes)

• Limited exclusions (such as for• Limited exclusions (such as for digger derricks, articulating/knuckle-boom truck cranes)boom truck cranes)

GROUND CONDITIONSControlling Entity:

Provide adequate conditions

• Firm, drainedand gradedand graded

• Sufficient tosupport crane(in conjunctionwith blocking,g,mats, etc.)

GROUND CONDITIONSGROUND CONDITIONS

Controlling EntitControlling Entity must Inform

equipment user &equipment user & operator of

knownknownunderground

hazards(voids, utilities, etc.)

A CHANGE MADE SINCE THE RULE WAS PROPOSEDRULE WAS PROPOSED

Information about ground conditions now includes all information known about ground conditions, including

written information in possession of the controlling employer whether on site orcontrolling employer, whether on site or

off site.

ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY

• Two options:

Manufacturer procedures

or

Employer procedures(criteria requirements)

ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY• General requirements, such as:

– A/D Director = “competent & qualified person”p q p– A/D Director must:

• Understand proceduresR i d ( l A/D Di t h d• Review procedures (unless A/D Director has used them before)

• Check that crew members understand their tasks, hazards

– Follow manufacturer’s prohibitionsAll rigging work is done by a Qualified Rigger– All rigging work is done by a Qualified Rigger

– When using outriggers - fully extend or deploy asper the load chart

CHANGES MADE SINCE THE RULE WAS PROPOSED

• Qualified Rigger – adds requirements that

PROPOSED

Q gg qemployers must use a qualified rigger for rigging operations during assembly/disassembly and other activities when workers must be in the fallother activities when workers must be in the fall zone to handle a load. (§1926.1404 and §1926.1425))

• Synthetic Slings – adds requirements (i.e., padding) for use of synthetic slings in rigging. (§1926.1404(r))

POWER 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 of power line?

YES NO

Option #1Option #1Deenergize & Ground

Encroachment P ti M

No further actionPrevention Measures

(Equipment Operations)Option #220-foot clearance

action

• Planning meetingIf t li d N d ti

Option #3Ask Utility for Voltage and U T bl A

• If tag lines used Non-conductive• Elevated warning lines, barricade or line of signs

Use Table A (with minimum clearance distance)

•PLUS (Choose one):

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

Table A – Minimum Clearance DistancesVoltage (nominal, kV, alternating current)

Minimum clearance distance (feet)

up to 50 10over 50 to 200 15over 200 to 350 20over 350 to 500 25over 500 to 750 35over 750 to 1000 45

1000 (as established by the power lineover 1000 (as established by the power line owner/operator or registered professional engineer who is a qualified person with respect toqualified person with respect to electrical power transmission and distribution)

Intentionally Working Closer Than Table A ZoneAll of the following are required:Must Show:

• Staying outside zoneis infeasible

• Infeasible to

All of the following are required:

1. Power line owner – sets minimum approach distance

2 Planning meeting – minimum proceduresInfeasible to deenergize and ground

2. Planning meeting – minimum procedures- Dedicated spotter- Elevated warning line or barricade- Insulating link/device- Nonconductive rigging- Range limiter (if equipped)- Nonconductive tag line (if used)

Barricades 10 feet from equipment- 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 CC1926.1407 1926.1411 of subpart CC (power lines sections) when performing subpart V work in accordance with §subpart V work in accordance with §1910.269. (§ 1926.1400(g))

CRANES & DERRICKSCRANES & DERRICKS

OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

WORKER PARTICIPATIONWORKER PARTICIPATION

• TrainingTraining– Workers must be trained to recognize and

avoid hazardsavoid hazards.– Workers must understand this training

• Provided in a manner they understandProvided in a manner they understand– Oral/written training

• Provided in a language they understand– Some Spanish language materials are already available

through OSHA

OPERATOR QUALIFICATION /

OPERATOR QUALIFICATION /

•• OPTION 1OPTION 1:

QUALIFICATION /CERTIFICATION

QUALIFICATION /CERTIFICATION

•• OPTION 1OPTION 1: Accredited testing organization

•• OPTION 2OPTION 2: Audited employer program

•• OPTION 3OPTION 3: U.S. militaryy

•• OPTION 4OPTION 4: State/local gov’t licenseState/local gov t license

A CHANGE MADE SINCE THE RULE WAS PROPOSED

The final rule now requires that employersThe final rule now requires that employers must comply with local and state licensing regulations that meet requirements of §regulations that meet requirements of §1926.1427(e) and (j). (§ 1926.1427(a))

Testing CriteriaTesting CriteriaOPERATOR

QUALIFICATION /OPERATOR

QUALIFICATION / Testing CriteriaTesting CriteriaQUALIFICATION /CERTIFICATION

QUALIFICATION /CERTIFICATION • Knowledge (written test):

– Controls/performance• OPTION 1:

Accredited testing organization

Controls/performance characteristics

– Calculate capacityP i liorganization

• OPTION 2: Audited employer program

– Preventing power line contact

– Ground conditions & program

• OPTION 3: U.S. military

equipment support– Use and locate info in

operating manualy• OPTION 4:

State/local license

operating manual– Appendix C subjects

• Practical test

Option 1: Accredited Testing Organization

Nationally Recognized Accrediting Agency

Accredited Testing

Determines compliance

with testing & test Accredited Testing Organization

with testing & testadministration

criteria

Develops and administers Different tests forthe tests (written &

practical) to certify operators

Different tests forDifferent capacity/type of equipment

p

Option 2: Audited Employer Program

Accredited testing organizationorganization

Audited EmployerPCertifies Program

Auditor Compliancewith testing & test

administration criteria

Employer-administered

written & practical

tests

Option 3: U.S. Military

U.S. Militaryy

Issues Operator QualificationQualification

Option 4: State/local government license

State/local government authority

that oversees licensing office

State/local government license

office

Determines license office complies with testing/test administration

criteria office

Issues operator license

CHANGES MADE SINCE THE RULE WAS PROPOSED

• Certification Costs for Operators –Certification Costs for Operators employers must pay for certification or qualification of their currently uncertified orqualification of their currently uncertified or unqualified operators. (§ 1926.1427(a)(4))

CHANGES MADE SINCE THE RULE WAS PROPOSED

• Test Administration and Language Requirements written tests may be administered in a– written tests may be administered in a

language understood by the operator candidate. (§ 1926.1427(h))(§ ( ))

• Certification – clarifies that when the operator’s testing is based on a language other than English it must be noted on the certificate. (§1926 1427(h))1926.1427(h))

CHANGE MADE SINCE THE RULE WAS PROPOSED

A dit d E l PAudited Employer Program – now specifies that the audit must be conducted i d ith ti ll i din accordance with nationally recognized auditing standards. (§ 1926.1427(c))

OPERATOR QUALIFICATION /CERTIFICATION

OPERATOR QUALIFICATION /CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION

Accredited testing YES * 5 yearsPortable Valid

Accredited testing organization

YES 5 years

Audited Employer NO 5 yearsProgram

U.S. Military license NO * Set by issuing entity

State/local license NO *Valid only in

Set by issuing entity, not > 5 years

jurisdiction

* Subject to State & Local requirements and whether or not the military/state training meets accredited requirementsaccredited requirements.

OPERATOR QUALIFICATION /CERTIFICATION

OPERATOR QUALIFICATION /CERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATIONCERTIFICATION

November 8, 2010: State or local license required if (1) working within a state or locality that has licensing requirements and (2) the licensing programstate or locality that has licensing requirements and (2) the licensing program meets the licensing and certification criteria listed in subpart CC.

November 8, 2010-November 10, 2014: Employer must ensure that all operators are competent to operate the equipment safely and are trained and evaluated on that training before operating the equipment.

November 10, 2014: All operators must be certified or qualified.

SIGNALSSIGNALS• Signal person –

h i d• Signal Types: when required:

– Point of operation

Signal Types:– Hand, voice,

audible or “

Point of operation not in full view of operator

“new”– Only time an

operator can– View of direction of

travel is obstructed

operator can use a cell phone while lifti (b t t

– Site-specific safety concerns

lifting (but must be hands free)

SIGNAL PERSON• Qualification Requirements:

– Know & understand signals

– Competent in using signals

– Basic understanding of crane operation

– Verbal or written test plus practical test

SIGNAL PERSONQualifications

Qualified how Documentation Portable

Third party qualified evaluator

Yes Yes

Employer qualified l t

Yes Noevaluator

CRANES & DERRICKSCRANES & DERRICKS

INSPECTIONS

INSPECTIONSINSPECTIONSType of Inspection: Who Inspects:

Modified or repaired/adjusted

Qualified person

Post-assembly Qualified person

Shift Competent personShift Competent person

Monthly Competent persony p p

Annual Qualified person

CHANGES MADE SINCE THE CHANGES MADE SINCE THE RULE WAS PROPOSEDRULE WAS PROPOSED

Inspections – all documentation required by the inspection provisions must be available to all inspectors performing required inspections (including wire ropeperforming required inspections (including wire rope inspections). (§§ 1926.1412 & 1926.1413)

Pre-Erection Inspection for Tower Cranes – adds a requirement to include inspection of crane componentsrequirement to include inspection of crane components after transportation to the work site and prior to erection of the crane. (§ 1926.1435)( )

OPERATIONSO O S• Operations procedures must be developed by a

qualified person when the manufacturer’s proceduresqualified person when the manufacturer s procedures are unavailable.

• Procedures related to the capacity of the equipment must be developed by a registered professional engineer (familiar with the equipment) when theengineer (familiar with the equipment) when the manufacturer’s procedures are unavailable.

• This information must be readily available in the cab of the crane.

OPERATIONSOPERATIONS

Operators cannot be engaged in activities thatOperators cannot be engaged in activities that distract her or his attention while operating the equipment (for example, no cellular phone use unless used for signaling)unless used for signaling).

KEEPING CLEAR OF THE LOAD

Wh k b i h f ll• When workers must be in the fall zone to handle a load, the load must be rigged by

lifi d ia qualified rigger.

FALL PROTECTIONFALL PROTECTION• Fall protection requirements are specified inFall protection requirements are specified in

the final rule.

• Training is required regarding the criteria and use of fall protection systems that is consistent with 29 CFR 1926 subpart M.

• Anchor points for fall protection systems must meet subpart M requirements and criteria.

SAFETY DEVICES AND OPERATIONAL AIDS

SAFETY DEVICES

• Safety devices are required andSafety devices are required and must be operational at all times

• Include:– Crane level indicator– Boom/Jib stops (except derricks)

– Integral holding device/check valve for outrigger and stabilizer jacks

OPERATIONAL AIDS

Operational aids are required butt lt titemporary alternative measures are also allowed while operational aids are being repairedare being repaired.

OPERATIONAL AIDS

Boom hoist limiting device, luffing jib limiting device, and anti two-bl ki d iblocking device.

Replacement of parts:Replacement of parts:

Must be repaired within 7 days of p ydiscovery of deficiency.

OPERATIONAL AIDSCategory II Devices

Boom angle or radius indicator, boom length indicator, load weighing devices, jib angle indicator outrigger/stabilizer positionindicator, outrigger/stabilizer position sensor/monitor, and hoist drum rotation indicator.Replacement of parts:Replacement of parts:Must be repaired within 30 days of discovery of deficiency.

OPERATIONAL AIDS

Exception: employer has documented that it ordered the part and then repaired theordered the part and then repaired the equipment within 7 days of receipt of the replacement part.

CHANGE MADE SINCE THE RULE WAS PROPOSEDWhen any necessary repairs

RULE WAS PROPOSEDWhen any necessary repairs or adjustments are needed for the equipment and alternativethe equipment and alternative methods are being implemented, the employer must communicate this information to all affected

l t th b i i femployees at the beginning of each shift. (§ 1926.1417(j))

TOWER CRANES

TOWER CRANESSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Some supplemental tower crane i trequirements

• Foundations & structural supports– Design & Inspection

• Plumb toleranceS f & f– Specification & verification

• Climbing proceduresHost structure strength verification– Host structure strength verification

– Wind• Post-erection load test• Monthly Inspection: tower mast bolts, upper-most

tie-in, braces, floor supports, floor wedges

Required Documentation IncludesIncludes

• Monthly & annual inspection reports for y p pthe equipment and wire rope

• Modifications that affect the safe use ofModifications that affect the safe use of the equipment

• Operator and signal person qualifications• Operator and signal person qualifications• Tower crane foundation/support design• When repairs or adjustments of the

equipment are needed

Required Documentation I l dIncludes

E l d l d d (i• Employer-developed procedures (i.e., assembly/disassembly, operational, and th d l t d t th fother procedures related to the safe

operation of the equipment)• Power line encroachment

procedures/plan

STATE PLAN STATESAK

Comprehensive State Plan

State Plan

Federal OSHAWASH

OREGN. DAK

IDAHOS. DAK

MINN

WISMI

NY

ME

MONTVT

NH

CT

RI

MA

Public Sector OnlyCALIF

NEV

WYO

UTAH

COLOKANSAS

NEBR

S. DAK

IOWA

MONC

KY

INDOH

WV

PA

VAMD

NJDE

ILL

Puerto Rico-Comprehensive

Virgin Islands-Public Sector

ARIZN. MEX

TEXAS

OKLA

HI

ARK

LAMISS

ALA GA

SCTENN

Federal:District of ColumbiaGuam

OnlyHI FLAAmerican SamoaTrust territories

STATE PLAN STATES• States must set job safety and health standards that

are “at least as effective as” comparable federal standardsstandards.

• Although most states adopt standards identical to federal ones, there is some flexibility. Therefore,federal ones, there is some flexibility. Therefore, cranes and derricks standards may differ in states operating their own plans.

• Some states already have their own cranes and derricks standards in place. Their regulations must be “at least as effective as” the federal standard.at least as effective as the federal standard.

• Go to www.osha.gov/dcsp/osp for more information on state plan states.

WORKER PARTICIPATION

WORKER PARTICIPATION• The participation of workers is a vital

WORKER PARTICIPATIONp p

component of any workplace injury and illness prevention program; workers are p p gthe best eyes and ears for identifying hazards. Workers must be trained on the hazards they face and ways to prevent the hazards.

WORKER PARTICIPATIONWORKER PARTICIPATION

• Workers have a right to a safe and healthyWorkers have a right to a safe and healthy workplace

• Workers have a right to report safety• Workers have a right to report safety issues without fear of retaliationW k t f t t• Workers may report safety concerns to OSHA at 1-800-321-OSHA