Introduction – Dan Swenson• Started with Total Tool In December of 1991

• GM of our overhead crane division for 15years

– Design of cranes, runways, custom lifting beams

– NOT a PE

• Commonly perform lift planning and specification rigging

• Performed rigging and OH crane safety training

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Topics

• Understanding OSHA and ASME Requirements

– Inspections, Operation & Training

• Safe Operation Guidelines

• Development of a Training Program

Stats Overhead Crane Accidents

• An analysis of 249 OSHA-reported crane accidents in the 10-year period from May 1, 1997, through April 30, 2007, reveals an estimated impact of more than $500 million in economic loss, along with 133 injuries and 133 fatalities.

• The most impactful findings of the analysis: – 70% of the 248 accidents could have been prevented

by proper training and 74% occurred during routine job activities that require specific training to prepare employees.

Crane Types – Bridge Cranes

Crane Types – Jib Cranes

Monorail Cranes

L&M Radiator – Hibbing MN

Inspections – OSHA and ASME

• Pre- Shift– ANYTHING used for lifting including cranes and hoists– Not documented

• Monthly – Hook and Wire Rope – Documented

• Annually (minimum)– Complete inspection of the crane system– Documented

Daily Inspections are Very Simple

• Pendant Controller

• Run The Crane– Look

– Listen

• Wire Rope or Chain

• Hook

• Brakes

• Upper Limit

• Lower Limit

Pendant Controller

Upper Limit Switch

Monthly Hook, Wire Rope or Chain

Time to get up close and personal

• Chain / Wire Rope Inspections can not be done from the floor!

– Need to inspect the entire length

– Particularly the top and bottom

• Inspector Needs to Be Trained

Close up inspection required!

Close up inspection required!

Overhead Crane – Periodic (annual)

• Much more detailed

• All crane components are inspected

– Hoist, Wire Rope, Chain, End Trucks, Festooning, Rails, Electrical Components Etc.

• Recommend 3rd Party

Training and Safe Operation

• OSHA 1910.179 doesn’t even mention training requirements

• ASME B30.2 has 3 pages dedicated to training and safe operation

– Sources of Materials

– General Requirements

– Management Responsibilities

– Operators Responsibilities

ASME Training Requirements

• Sources of Training Materials

1. Operation manuals

2. Trade associations

3. Government resources such as the department of labor

4. Organized labor groups

5. Courses, seminars and literature offered by manufacturers, consultants, trade schools, etc.

ASME Training Requirements

• General Requirements1. Training shall include those items that apply to

the crane and the particular application of the crane.

2. Program shall be based upon the workplace and the crane

3. The type of commonly handled loads – Such as: multiple piece loads, raw materials, bulk materials, assemblies etc.

4. Training must include the responsibilities of the operator and other people involved with moving the load.

ASME Safe Operations – Management Responsibilities

1. Identify, document and assign responsibilities of the crane operator and others involved with the lift.

2. Provide training to operators

3. Provide written and practical examinations

4. Issue a certificate or formal record

ASME Safe Operations – Operators Responsibilities

• Broken Down into Three Parts

1. Before the Lift

– 20 items

2. During the lift

– 31 items

3. After the lift

– 7 items

Developing Your Training Program

• Purchase ASMEB30.2

– Chapter 2-3 does a great job outlining a program.

– Including inspections, operations and training

• Develop simple practical training program

– Pre-shift inspection

– Rigging and moving loads

– Must include written and practical test

3rd Party - ITI

3rd Party – ITI

Summary

• Crane accidents can be expensive and possibly fatal

• Do your inspections, you cant make a safe lift with unsafe equipment

• The employer is responsible to train their employees

• Operators, once trained take on a lot of responsibility