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OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926

Cranes & Derricks In Construction

OSHA

1926.1

400

Presented By:

Ted L. Blanton

President NACB, Inc.

[email protected]

(800) 654-5640


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Overview

On November 8, 2010

The Rules For Cranes

And Derricks Used InConstruction Change.

Most Believe These

Rules, Are Industry

Needed.

OSHA Has Estimates

That An Expected 22

Fatalities And 175 Non-fatal Injuries Will Be

Avoided Annually.

Most Experts Believe This

To Be A Low Estimation.

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Effective Date: November 8, 2010

New Definitions to

cover the following:

Qualified Evaluator

3rd Party

Not a 3rd Party

Qualified Person

Qualified Rigger

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Employers Must Provide

Qualified Riggers

Assembly/Disassembly 1926.1404 (r)(1)

Rigging Materials in the Fall

Zone

1926.1425 (c)(3)

Qualified Signal Persons

1926.1428

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Definitions

Qualified Rigger

a Qualified Rigger is a riggerwho meets the criteria for a

Qualified Person

Qualified Person means a person who, by

possession of a recognized

degree, certificate, or

professional standing, or who byextensive knowledge, training

and experience, successfully

demonstrated the ability to

solve/resolve problems relating

to the subject matter, the work, or

the project.

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How To Document a Qualified

Persons ability to solve/resolve

work related problems (i.e.

rigging, etc.)

Academic

Degree (engineering, etc.)

Journey Level Certification

National Certification (NCCER,

CCO, CIC, etc.)

Proof of Professional Standing

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How To Document a Qualified

Persons ability to solve/resolve

work related problems (i.e.

rigging, etc.)

Experience

Proof of Training

Certificate of Training

Training Records

Successful Completion of a

Written Examination Proof of Experience

Work Records

Resume

Successful Completion of a

Practical Examination

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Signal Persons are discussed

throughout the 1400 standard.

1419 Signals General

1420 Signals Radio, etc.

1421 Signals Voice

1422 Signals Hand Signals

1428 Signal Person

Qualifications

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1419 States that a signal person

must be provided in each of the

following situations:

The point of operation, meaning

the load travel or the area near or

at load placement, is not in full

view of the operator.

When the equipment is traveling,

the view in the direction of travel

is obstructed.

Due to site specific safety

concerns, either the operator or

the person handling the load

determines that it is necessary.

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1420 Signals Radio, Telephone

or Other Electronic Transmission

of Signals:

Must be tested prior to

Operations

Effective, clear & Reliable

Through a Dedicated Channel

Except:

Multiple Crane Lifts Requiring

multiple signal persons to sharea frequency

Adjacent to RR Tracks

Operator Reception Must Be

Hands Free

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1421 Signals VoiceAdditional

Requirements: Prior to Operation the Operator, signal

person & lift director must agree onvoice signals to be used.

Each voice Signal Must Contain The

Following:

Function (hoist, boom, etc.)

Direction (up, down, right, etc.)

Distance and/or Speed

Function Stop Command

All involved must be able to

communicate in the language used.OSHA

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1422 Signals Hand Signal

Chart: Must Be Posted On The

Equipment Or ConspicuouslyPosted In The Vicinity Of The

Equipment.

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1422 Signals Hand Signal

Chart: Must Be Posted On The

Equipment Or ConspicuouslyPosted In The Vicinity Of The

Equipment.

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1428 SignalsSignal Person

Qualification:

Ensure Signal Persons Are

Qualified (2 Options)

Option1) 3rd Party, or

Option 2) In-House Qualified

Evaluator

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Qualification:

Qualification Requirements

Know & Understand Types

of Signals to be Used

Be Competent in there

Application

Have a Basic Understanding

Of Equipment;

Operation & Limitations

Load Dynamics

Swinging &

Stopping of Load

Boom Deflection from

Hoisting

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Qualification:

Qualification Requirements

Know & Understand

1926.1419

1926.1420

1926.1421

1926.1422 &

1926.1428

Demonstrate Requirements

Through both;

Written (or Oral) Testing

Practical Testing.

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Effective 11/8/2010

Employers Must;

Ensure Operators AreCompetent And Safe

(1926.1427 (k))

Trained & Evaluated

Certification

RequirementsEffective Nov.10,

2014

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Effective 11/10/2014

Employers Must;

Ensure Operators Are Qualified

& Certified (1927.1427(a))

1927.1427 (b) Option 1)

Certified by an Accredited Crane

Operator Testing Organization

NCCER

NCCCO (CCO)

CIC

Other

Must be Portable

Must be Valid For 5 YearsOSH

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Employers Must;


& Certified

1927.1427 (c) Option 2)

Qualification by an Audited

Employer Program

Written & Practical Testing

Audited By an Option 1

Organization

May Not be Portable

Must be Valid For 5 YearsOSH

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Employers Must;


& Certified

1927.1427 (d) Option 3)

Qualification By The U.S.

Military

Military Employees Only

Not Applicable To Contractors

May Not Be Portable

Must Be Valid Determined By

Issuing AuthorityOSH

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Effective 11/8/2010

Employers Must;


& Certified

1927.1427 (e) Option 4)

Licensed By a Government

Entity

All Operators within the

jurisdiction of the government

entity

Valid as Determined By Issuing

Authority but no longer than 5

YearsOSH

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Effective 11/10/2014 The

following applies;

Pre-Qualification/Certification

Training Period (1927.1427 (f))

All Operators Not Certified May

Only Operate As An Operator-in-

training (OIT).

Must Be Provided Sufficient

Training

Tasks Performed During Training

Within Trainees Capability

Trainer

Employee or Agent

Certified Operator, or

Passed Written

Familiar with Controls

No Distractions

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following applies;



Continuous Monitoring

Monitored by Trainer at All Times

OIT May Not operate under the

following conditions;

If any part of the load or line is

within 20 ft of Power Line up to

350kV

If any part of the load or line is

within 20 ft of Power Line up to

350kVOSH

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following applies;



OIT May Not operate under the

following conditions;

Hoisting Personnel

Multiple- Equipment Lifts

Over a Shaft, Cofferdam or Tank

Farm

In Multiple-Rigging Operations

Except where trainer

determines OIT has

sufficient skills for TaskOSH

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following applies;

Testing Entity May Provide Both

Training & Testing Services

(1927.1427 (g))

Provided It Meets The Applicable

Accrediting Agencies Criteria For

Both Services (Appropriate

Separation)

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following applies;

Language & Literacy Requirements

(1927.1427 (h))

Tests May Be Administered

Verbally

NOTE: This May Not Be

Acceptable To Accrediting Body

Tests May Be Administered In Any

Language The Operator

Understands

Operators Certificate Must Note

The Language In Which The Test

Was Given

Operator May Only Operate

Equipment Furnished With

Materials In The Language Tested

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following applies;

Certification Criteria(1927.1427 (j))

Written Examination

Controls

Operational Performance

Calculate Load/Capacity

Calculators Permitted

Preventing & Responding To

Power Line Contact

Technical Knowledge

Ground & Supporting Surface

Site Hazards

Site Access

1926.1400 Relevant Standards

Manufacturers Manual & Materials

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following applies;

Certification Criteria(1927.1427 (j))

Practical Examination

Safe Operation

Perform Shift Inspection

Operational Skills

Maneuvering Skills

Apply Load information

Shut Down Procedures

Securing Procedures

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following applies;

Phase In(1927.1427 (k))

Trained & Evaluated

Employers Must Ensure

Operators

Are Safe & Competent

Must Train Those

Operators Who Do Not

Have The Required

Knowledge The Operator Has The

Required Knowledge

Certification Requirements

Effective Nov.10, 2014OSH

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Effective 11/8/2010

Employers Must;

Have Provided Trainingas Follows:

On Overhead Power Lines

To Signal Persons

To Operators

To Competent & Qualified

Persons On Crush/Pinch Points

On Tag-Out

Training AdministrationOSH

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This Is The 1st Re-write Of The 1926 Crane Standard For

Construction Cranes Since 1971, And It Is Significant.

This Standard Was Developed Through Negotiated Rule Making

To Reach Consensus On Its Content.

Although This Is Not A Complete Review Of The Requirements

Which Will Become Effective November 8, 2010. It Should At

The Very Least Stir Interest In Reading And Reviewing TheLatest Rules For Cranes And Derricks Used In Construction.

Summary

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