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RIGGING BOOK

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cRigging Book Copyright © 2007 E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

All rights reserved. Rev 06/2007

FOREWORD

The handling, setting, and erection of materials and equipment is a hazardous occupation. Each operation presents its own peculiar problems and no two jobs are alike. With proper consideration taken, each job can be performed free of bodily harm to the worker and without damage to the equipment.

This manual has been designed as a reference to assist in safely applying the basic rigging equip-ment used in construction work.

The contents of this manual are minimum requirements. Check with local and country regulations for stricter requirements.

The Hand Rigging Book contains recommenda-tions for users to consider. The booklet is not legal advice and should not be relied upon solely in any given situation. DuPont makes no express or implied warranty or guarantee as to the information content of the Hand Rigging Book or that it contains all possible recommendations concerning safety, health or the environmental protection. DuPont assumes no liability or responsibility of any kind whatsoever resulting from the use of any information contained in this booklet.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

RIGGING TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ......................1SECTIONS1. Wire Rope ..........................................................52. Wire Rope Sling Capacities ..............................103. Wire Rope Clip Splice ......................................104. Use of Chain .....................................................155. Synthetic Web and Round Slings .....................166. Synthetic Fiber Rope ........................................177. Hooks, Shackles, Beam Clamps,Trolleys .........238. Methods of Hanging Rigging ............................289. Chain Hoists .....................................................2910. Lever-Operated Hoists .....................................3111. Use of Jacks .....................................................3212. Use of Rollers ...................................................3313. Plate and General Purpose Grips ....................3514. Eyebolts ............................................................3515. Mobile Cranes ..................................................3916. Rigging with Forklifts. .......................................4417. Handy Things to Know. ....................................4518. Weights of Materials .........................................4519. Safe Hitches and Knots ...................................46

TABLES1. Effect of Sling Angle ........................................92. Wire Rope Sling Capacities ...........................103. Cable Clips ....................................................144. Synthetic Fiber Comparison Chart ................215. Properties of Fiber Rope ...............................226. Strength of Standard Hooks ..........................257. Strength of Shackles .....................................268. Swivel Eyebolts .............................................379. Type 2 Shouldered Forged Steel Eyebolts .........................................................3810. Crane Signals ................................................42

FIGURES1 Effect of Sling Angle Examples .......................82 Joining Wire Ropes .......................................123 Cable Clips ....................................................134 Proper Eyebolt Usage ...................................36


RIGGING TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

The following terms are commonly used in the subject of rigging. Each term is defined in brief to give correct usage and to clarify the meanings of the various terms.

A-FRAME - A framework made in the form of an A, either from wood, metal tubing, or structural shapes, from which a load can be suspended.

ANTI-TWO-BLOCkING DEvICE - An attachment to a crane that prevents the load block or hook assembly from being drawn tightly to the boom point.

BIGHT - A simple loop. A part of all knots.

BIRD-CAGING - The twisting of fiber or wire rope in an isolated area in the opposite direction of the rope lay, causing it to take on the appearance of a bird cage.

BLOCk AND TACkLE - Sometimes referred to as a rope fall and consisting of two single or multiple pulley blocks complete with load hooks and with rope reeved between to give a mechanical advantage in lifting.

BOOM - The long, usually fabricated, part of a crane that makes it possible for the load sheaves to be maneuvered directly over the load to be lifted.

CHAIN HOIST - A portable lifting device geared to give mechanical advantage for hand operation and using chain to transmit the load to the hoist.

CHOkER - A hitch made using a sling in a manner so that the heavier the load, the tighter the sling will hold it.

CLEvIS - A U-shaped or stirrup-shaped device used to connect two or more lifting members. This usually is referred to as a shackle.

DEAD WEIGHT - The total weight of all the suspended rigging.

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DERRICk - A structural or fabricated member of con-siderable length or height used to provide a fixed stable point above the load from which a lift can be made.

DESIGN FACTOR - The factor by which ultimate strength is divided to determine working load limit.

DRIFTING - The act of moving a suspended load in a horizontal direction using two or more pieces of hoisting equipment.

EvENER - A beam arrangement suspended from overhead beams in two or more places from which single-point loading can be made. Used to distribute load over greater area of overhead structural member or members.

FACTOR OF SAFETY - See Design Factor.

FIBER ROPE - A rope made from nonmetallic materials such as vegetable, animal, or synthetic fibers.

GIRDER - A permanent strength member in building construction from which rigging often is hung.

HOOk GAGE - A fixed gage used to measure the allowable hook opening caused by excessively loading the hook.

kINk - The making of a loop in the rope so small that it will destroy the lay of the rope. This is one cause of bird-caging and also weakens the strands of the rope.

kNOT - The intertwining of the end of a rope with a por-tion of the same rope or another rope of the same size.

LAY OF ROPE - A term used to describe the forming (not twisting) of wires or fibers into strands and strands into rope.

LIFE NET - A spring-type rope net used directly below an elevated work area to catch any worker who should lose his footing and fall.



LIFT ANGLE - The angle between an imaginary line vertical to the load to be lifted and an imaginary line between the load and the hoist or fitting device.

LINk - A piece of metal forged or formed to make an endless rod with half circle at each end and straight sides between.

LOAD (DEAD) - The total weight of all the suspended rigging.

LOAD (LIvE) - The weight of the object to be lifted.

LOAD (TOTAL) - The sum of dead load plus live load.

MANILA ROPE - A high-strength fiber rope made from manila fibers obtained from the abaca or wild banana plant grown in the Philippines.

MOUSED - Securing a wire, strap, rope or cord to close the throat opening of a hook to prevent the sling or shackle from becoming detached.

OUTRIGGER - A part built or arranged to project beyond the natural outline of a piece of equipment to provide additional support in preventing the equipment from overturning.

REEvING - The threading of the rope between the blocks in rope blocks and falls.

ROLLERS - Long pieces of hardwood about 7 or 8 inches in diameter (or long pieces of pipe) used to place under heavy pieces of equipment to facilitate rolling along flat surfaces.

SHACkLE - A U-shaped or horseshoe-shaped piece of metal provided with a means for applying a bolt or pin through the ends and used to hold several lifting members together; sometimes called a clevis.

SkID - Normally a heavy timber used under heavy machinery or other equipment that is being moved on rollers.



SLING - A length of wire rope, webbing, synthetic, or chain fitted at each end with an eye splice or some other special rope or chain fitting and used to tie on to the materials to be lifted.

SOFTENER - Wood or other soft materials placed over the sharp edges of objects to be lifted to keep them from cutting or damaging the slings making the hitch.

SPLICE - The method of permanently attaching two ends of rope together or joining one to the stranding portion of the rope to form an eye in the case of an eye splice.

STRAND - The result of twisting or forming several fibers or wires together. The strands then are formed in a twisted fashion to form a rope.

THIMBLE - A metal-formed piece inserted in the eye of an eye splice to prevent the wear on the rope in the eye splice area.

TURNBUCkLE - A fitting used to tighten or loosen the stress on a rope by utilizing right- and left-hand threads at opposite ends and a common threaded centerpiece.

WEDGE SOCkETS (beckett) - A socket attachment for the end of wire rope that employs the wedge principle to hold the rope in the socket.

WINCH - A power source for hoisting or moving. Usu-ally consisting of a cable drum with a gasoline-engine drive or with a gear-reduction unit for hand operation.

WIRE ROPE CLIPS - A mechanical means of temporar-ily joining two wire ropes together.

WLL - Working Load Limit



1. WIRE ROPE

1.1 WIRE ROPE INSPECTION

1.1.1 Inspection for handling damage should be made of the exposed turns of coils and reels when wire rope is received from the supplier.

1.1.2 Wire rope having been stored three months or longer should be completely inspected for damage and corrosion just prior to installation.

1.1.3 Many wire ropes are permanently dam-aged by improper handling and use; kinks, twists, and untwisting are the results.

1.1.4 A permanent bend from pulling out a kink seriously damages the rope. These conditions are especially likely to occur when rope is first unwound from the reel.

1.1.5 All wire rope should be inspected before each use and should be inspected periodically according to specifications; the periodic inspection may require written documentation.

1.2 IN-USE INSPECTION

1.2.1 Frequency - Wire rope should be inspected at frequent intervals and frayed, kinked, worn, or corroded rope replaced. The frequency of inspection is determined by the amount of use of the rope.

1.2.2 Procedure - The weak points in the rope or the points where the greatest stress occurs should be inspected with great care. In general, examine the rope for worn spots and broken wires.

Worn spots will show up as shiny flattened spots on the wires. Measure some of these shiny spots. If it appears that the outer wires have been

reduced in diameter by one-fourth, the worn spot is unsafe.



There may be several points in the rope where broken wires occur. Inspect each point to deter-mine whether it is a single broken wire or several.

If several wires are broken next to each other, unequal load distribution at this point will make the rope unsafe.

Consider the rope unsafe if three broken wires are found in one strand of 6 x 7 rope or six broken wires are found in one strand of 6 x 19 rope.

1.2.3 Never allow wire rope to operate without lubrication.

1.3 HANDLING

1.3.1 Leather-palm gloves must be used at all times when handling wire rope.

1.3.2 Exposure of wire rope to dirt, grit, water, or corrosive material should be avoided.

1.3.3 Extreme precautions must be taken to avoid kinking wire rope. When a kink has occurred, the wire rope or the damaged section of the wire rope must be removed from service.

1.3.4 When coiling or uncoiling wire rope, the

reel should be reeled or unreeled slowly, in a straight line, keeping the wire rope taut and free of kinks or large loops that could form kinks.

1.3.5 Wire rope should be stored on reels whenever possible. When reels are not available it should be stored in coils and hung on a broad support to prevent concentration of the load of the coil on just a small area or a few wire strands.



1.4 USE

1.4.1 Sudden stresses in wire rope should be avoided. Traveling over rough area with an automotive crane with load suspended or quick acceleration in lifting may cause stresses above the breaking strength of the wire rope.

1.4.2 After installing new wire rope on a crane or other hoisting equipment, the equipment should be operated for about an hour at no load to ensure that it will accommodate itself to the sheaves and drums before the heavy strain is applied.

1.4.3 Avoid crushing forces on wire rope at all times to avoid damage to cores and hidden wires.

1.4.4 Loose ends of wire rope must always be seized to prevent untwisting of wires and strands.

1.4.5 When applying a choker hitch on an object to be hoisted, care should be taken to avoid dam-age to the sling. Use softeners to safely handle objects with sharp corners or edges.

1.4.6 The listed safe load in Table 2 should never be exceeded unless the sling has a manufacturer’s tag attached and that tag indicates a higher capacity rating.

1.4.7 When lifting at an angle such as with bridle slings, basket and choker hitches, the actual load on the sling parts increases as illustrated in Figure 1. To calculate the total stress implied to the sling by the angle and load, multiply the actual vertical load by the load angle factor listed in Table 1.

1.4.8 When using basket hitches, care should be taken that slings do not slip on the object being lifted.



1.4.9 Effect of Sling Angle. It is best to use bridle slings with horizontal angles above 45 degrees from the horizontal. However, at no time should the horizontal angle be less than 30 degrees.

1.4.10 Combined reductions must be considered when using a bridle sling configuration that incorporates a choker hitch connected to the load being lifted. One reduction will be required for the horizontal sling angle and an additional for the choker hitch. Avoid using choked bridle slings at less than a 60-degree angle from the horizontal.

Table 1 shows what happens to the vertical lifting capacity of a sling with a working load limit of 1000 pounds as the angle from the horizontal decreases from 90 degrees (a vertical lift) to 30 degrees (the minimum allowed horizontal sling). As the angle from the horizontal decreases, so does the capac-ity as compared to a vertical pull. Notice that the capacity decreases more rapidly as the horizontal sling angle decreases. For angles of less than 30 degrees from the horizontal, the horizontal forces are actually greater than the vertical lifting force. It is for this reason that the horizontal angle should never be less than 30 degrees.

FIGURE 1Effect of Sling Angle Examples

Sling Load x Load Angle Factor = Implied Load90 degree angle: 500 lbs x 1.0 = 500 lbs60 degree angle: 500 lbs x 1.154 = 577 lbs45 degree angle: 500 lbs x 1.414 = 707 lbs30 degree angle: 500 lbs x 2.0 = 1000 lbs



TABLE 1Effect of Sling Angle

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It is important to remember as angles from the horizontal decrease, the implied stresses to all involved equipment (i.e. slings, shackles, eyebolts, hoists, beam clamps) increase. Rigging equipment and hardware must be resized or increased, if necessary, to accom-modate this extra loading. DO NOT assume the equipment component safety factors will accommodate angle-induced overloads.

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SlingAngle from WorkingLoad Capacityasa LoadAngle Horizontal Limit(WLL) Capacity %ofWLL Factor 90 1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs 100.0% 1.000 85 1,000 lbs. 996 lbs 99.6% 1.003 80 1,000 lbs. 985 lbs 98.5% 1.015 75 1,000 lbs. 966 lbs 96.6% 1.035 70 1,000 lbs. 940 lbs 94.0% 1.064 65 1,000 lbs. 906 lbs 90.6% 1.103 60 1,000 lbs. 866 lbs 86.6% 1.154 55 1,000 lbs. 819 lbs 81.9% 1.220 50 1,000 lbs. 760 lbs 76.6% 1.305 45 1,000 lbs. 707 lbs 70.7% 1.414 40 1,000 lbs. 643 lbs 64.3% 1.555 35 1,000 lbs. 574 lbs 57.4% 1.743 30 1,000 lbs. 500 lbs 50.0% 2.000 Do not use slings at less than a 30-degree angle


2. WIRE ROPE SLING CAPACITIES

TABLE 2

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BasketHitch

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3. WIRE ROPE CLIP SPLICE3.1 The number of clips and spacing required per diameter of rope used is given in Table 3. Make sure the saddle grooves on the clips match the lay of the rope.3.2 Do not use clips made of malleable iron material.3.3 “U”-bolt clips must be placed on the rope with the “U” bolts bearing upon the short or “dead” end of the rope (Table 3). Properly made, a “U”-bolt clip eye splice develops 80% of the strength of the rope.3.4 Twin base clips have corrugated jaws on both parts and can be installed without regard as to which

2 leg basket or bridle hitch Wire Rope Sling

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Horizontal¼ 0.56 0.42 1.1 0.97 0.79 0.56

5/16 0.87 0.65 1.7 1.5 1.2 0.87 3/8 1.2 0.93 2.5 2.1 1.8 1.2

7/16 1.7 1.3 3.4 2.9 2.4 1.7 ½ 2.2 1.6 4.4 3.8 3.1 2.2

9/16 2.7 2.1 5.5 4.8 3.9 2.7 5/8 3.4 2.5 6.8 5.9 4.8 3.4 ¾ 4.9 3.6 9.7 8.4 6.9 4.9 7/8 6.6 4.9 13.0 11.0 9.3 6.6 1 8.5 6.4 17.0 15.0 12.0 8.5

1 1/8 10.0 7.8 21.0 18.0 15.0 10.0 1 ¼ 12.0 9.2 24.0 21.0 17.0 12.0

IPS – Improved Plow Steel Grade Wire RopeIWRC – Independent Wire Rope Core

Diameter(inches)

StraightPull

ChokeHitch

Working Load Limit in U.S. tons (2000 lbs) of 6x19 and 6x37 IPS IWRC


installed, twin base clips will develop 90% of the strength of the rope and cause very little deformation to the wire rope.3.5 When forming an eye with a thimble, the clip farthest from the eye should be applied first about four inches back from the end of the dead rope and tightened evenly. Next, apply the clip close to the toe of the thimble and finger tighten. Space all intermediate clips evenly and finger tighten. Torque all clips evenly to the manufacturer’s recommended setting. 3.6 When making a lapped splice to a stay rope, apply a twin-base clip about four inches from each dead end and tighten evenly.3.7 After assembly, the rope shall be loaded to the expected working load and the clips re-torqued to the manufacturer’s recommended setting. After approxi-mately one hour of service recheck torque settings on clips again. The wire rope clip torque value shall be checked on a regular basis.3.8 After using clips on a wire rope, special inspection of the wire rope in the area where the clips are removed should be made. Look for any possible damage to the rope.3.9 Always apply clips with the U-bolt on the dead end and the saddle of the clip on the live end of the wire rope. “Never saddle a dead horse.”3.10 Never use clips to form sling eyes used for overhead lifting.

4. USE OF CHAIN4.1 For general construction rigging never use a chain when it is possible to use wire rope. The failure of a single link of a chain can result in a serious accident. Wire rope on the other hand, is frequently composed of 114 wires, all of which must fail before the rope breaks. Wire rope gives you reserve strength and a chance to notice a hazard; chains do not.

4.2 There are certain jobs for which chain is better suited than wire rope. Chains withstand rough handling, do not knit, are easily stored, have dead flexibility, and



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Figure 2Joining Wire Ropes


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when used as slings, grip the load well. They are much more resistant to abrasion and corrosion than wire rope and are particularly well suited as slings for lifting rough loads such as heavy castings which would quickly weaken or destroy wire rope slings due to the sharp bends over the edges of the castings.

4.3 CARE AND USE 4.3.1 Use only alloy steel chain, Grade 8 or

Grade 10, and never exceed its rated working load limits as specified by the manufacturer and indicated on the required attached information tag.

4.3.2 Chains must be inspected by the user before each use and by a designated person, making a written record of the inspection, at intervals not to exceed 12 months.

4.3.3 Know the weight of all loads to avoid accidental overloads.

4.3.4 Avoid impact loading. 4.3.5 Store chains where they will not be dam-

aged or corroded. A light coating of oil should be placed on chains before storage.

4.3.6 Never shorten a chain by twisting or knot-ting it or with nuts and bolts.

4.3.7 Never use a chain when the links are locked, stretched, or without free movement. Stretching can be distinguished by small cracks in the links, elongation of the links, or a tendency for the links to bind on each other.

4.3.8 Never hammer a chain to straighten the links or to force the links into position.

4.3.9 Avoid crossing, twisting, kinking, or knot-ting a chain.

4.3.10 Never use the tip of chain hooks to carry a load.

4.3.11 Never re-weld alloy steel chain links. They must be replaced by the manufacturer.



4.3.12 Inspect each link regularly for wear, nicks, gouges, stretch, localized bending, and shearing.

4.3.13 Make sure the chain is of the correct size and grade for the load.

4.3.14 Make sure all attachments and fittings are of a type, grade, and size suitable for service with the chain used.

4.3.15 Make sure that alloy steel chains are never annealed or heat treated. Their capacity will be completely destroyed if they are.

5. SYNTHETIC WEB AND ROUND SLINGS5.1.1 Synthetic slings offer numerous advantages: conformity to regular shapes, not affected by moisture, won’t rust, non-sparking, minimized twisting during lifting, lightweight, preclude hand cuts and bumps from swinging, resist crushing, and will not harm the surface being lifted.5.1.2 Each synthetic sling shall be marked, coded or tagged to show the rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic material or it shall not be used. Do not use any synthetic sling that is not so identified.5.1.3 Synthetic slings manufactured with nylon material shall not be used where fumes, sprays, mists, or liquids of acids are present. 5.1.4 Synthetic slings manufactured with polyester material shall not be used where fumes, sprays, mists, or liquids of caustics are present.5.1.5 The working temperature range for nylon and polyester synthetic slings is -20°F to +180°F (-30°C – 82°C).5.1.6 Avoid choking or hooking directly on the identifi-cation tag, splices or stitching.5.1.7 Wear pads and sling covers should be used to help protect the sling from sharp corners and abrasive surfaces.



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5.2.1 Synthetic fiber web slings shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present: • Missing or illegible capacity tag • Chemical burns • Holes, tears, cuts, snags or punctures • Excessive abrasive wear • Melting or charring of any part of the sling • Knots • Broken or worn stitching • Damaged end fittings • Any condition which causes doubt as to the

strength of the sling(While many manufacturers incorporate the use of a red warning thread in the fabrication of web slings, these threads are not to be used as the sole means for reason to remove a sling from service. In most situa-tions, visibility of the warning thread indicates the sling is severely past the removal from service point.)5.3.1 Synthetic round slings shall be immediately removed from service if any of the following conditions are present: • Missing or illegible capacity tag • Visible inner cover or yarn • Chemical burns • Holes, tears, cuts, snags or punctures • Excessive abrasive wear • Melting or charring of any part of the sling • Knots • Broken or worn stitching • Damaged end fittings • Diminished tattle tale visibility or broken fiber

optic (if so equipped) • Any condition which causes doubt as to the

strength of the sling

6. SYNTHETIC FIBER ROPE

Synthetic fiber rope should only be used for rigging when other applications as hoists and slings are impractical or undesirable for a particular job. Natural or


plant fiber (manila) rope should not be used for rigging or hoisting applications.

6.1 If using a synthetic fiber rope for rigging, a minimum safety factor of 5 must be used to determine the work-ing load limit of the rope.

6.2 Synthetic fiber rope suitable for rigging applications includes nylon, polyester and polypropylene.

6.3 Nylon rope is a strong, rough rope with excellent resistance to abrasion and will absorb greater shock loads than any other synthetic fiber rope. However, nylon has a greater percentage of stretch than polyes-ter or polypropylene ropes. Do not use nylon rope in the presence of acids.

6.4 Polyester rope has good resistance to abrasion and has application where minimum stretch is desired. Do not use polyester rope in the presence of caustics.

6.5 Polypropylene rope is the lightest and lowest in cost of all synthetic fiber ropes. It is flexible, has minimum stretch and excellent shock resistance. While poly-propylene is generally not affected by moisture, acids, alkalis, oil, grease and other chemical, it does degrade in sunlight and its strength is less than polyester or nylon of comparable size.

6.6 INSPECTION

6.6.1 Look and feel for broken fibers or other signs of abuse of the rope. Broken fibers are an indication of excessive abrasion or overloading. If approximately 5% of the fibers are broken, the rope should be condemned.

6.6.2 The fiber rope naturally will become dirty from use, however, inspect for excess dirt and grit penetrating between the fibers making up the strands. If excessive to the point that it will cause internal wear in the strands, the rope should be condemned for hoisting.



6.6.3 Inspect for excessive oil on the surface of the rope. This is an indication of excess loading and the rope should be condemned.

6.6.4 Check the rope for strands unlaying, high stranding, or the presence of a spiral appearance. This will cause uneven distribution of the load on the strands and early rope failure.

6.6.5 Inspect outside of rope for evidence of exposure to heat, acid, chemicals, or excessively moist atmosphere. Synthetic fiber rope should be condemned if it is not resistant to the above exposures.

6.6.6 Open up the strands of the rope by twisting it in the opposite direction of the lay. Do not open to the extent of kinking the fibers or damaging the rope lay. Inspect for the following:

- If excessive broken fibers are found, the rope should be condemned. This is a definite indica-tion that rope has been overloaded.

- Interior of the rope should be as bright as the original new rope. If discolored or dirty, there are indications of chemical or dirt penetration and rope should be condemned.

- Inspect for the presence of a powder-like saw-dust. If present, there has been severe internal wear and rope should be condemned.

6.6.7 If possible to open up a strand, the follow-ing inspection inside the strands can be made:

- Pull on several fibers near the center of the strand. If they come out in short pieces, the rope has been overloaded and should be condemned.

- Pull out some long fibers from the center of the strand and check for strength. If the strands



break easily, the rope probably has been chemi-cally attacked and should be condemned.

- A condemned rope should be cut into short pieces and scrapped.

6.7 HANDLING, USE, AND STORAGE

6.7.1 In general, the uncoiling of rope should start with the loose end inside the coil. The coil can be laid flat and the rope uncoiled by pulling the loose end away from the coil to obtain the desired length.

6.7.2 As the rope comes out of the coil, it should unwind in a counterclockwise direction and may form loops. These loops should be removed care-fully to avoid damaging kinks in the rope.

6.7.3 Before cutting a fiber rope, whipping should be applied on both sides of the intended cut to prevent unlay of the strands or upsetting of the fibers in the strands.

6.7.4 Do not drag rope over dirty or gritty surfaces. Abrasion to the outside of the rope will occur immediately and the picking up of gritty particles will cause later internal abrasion.

6.7.5 Avoid wrapping fiber rope around sharp edges or corners. The use of padding or softeners is recommended.

6.7.6 Do not use fiber rope in an atmosphere of acids, chemicals, or chemical fumes unless the specific rope has properties to resist that atmo-sphere.

6.7.7 Do not bend or flex frozen fiber rope. Wet or frozen rope should not be placed against steam pipes for thawing or drying.



6.7.8 Synthetic fiber rope should be stored in a clean, well-ventilated area. Preferred storage is hanging loosely on large-diameter pegs, in temperatures between 50°F- 70°F (10C – 22°C), between 40-60 percent humidity and out of direct sunlight.

6.7.9 If rope has become damp or wet in use, it should be dried before storing.

6.7.10 Do not expose synthetic fiber rope to temperatures outside of –20°F to 180°F (-30°C – 82°C).

6.7.11 Never use rope that shows signs of cutting, unraveling, or breaking.

6.7.12 Keep rope ends seized.

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TABLE 4SYNTHETIC FIBER

COMPARISON CHART

RESISTANCETO* Abrasion Wet Dry Acid Alka Water Heat RotMATERIAL Nylon E VG P E E G EDacron® VG G VG F E VG EPolypropylene VG G E E E G E*Mostchemicalsolutionsandsolventsaffectropetovaryingdegrees;therefore,careshouldbetakentopreventcontactwiththem.

KEY– E- Excellent VG-VeryGood G- Good F- Fair P- Poor


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7. HOOkS, SHACkLES, BEAM CLAMPS,AND TROLLEYS

7.1 BASIC RULES

7.1.1 Only ONE eye in a hook. Use a shackle to hold two or more eyes.

7.1.2 Pin of shackle should be placed in hook with the eyes of chokers bearing on the shank. See Table 7.

7.1.3 All hooks should either bear a safety latch or be moused.

7.1.4 Never overload a hook beyond its rated capacity.

7.1.5 Hooks must be replaced when inspection shows spread, distortion, wear, or fracture.

7.1.6 Never place a load on the point of a hook - always in the center.

7.1.7 Get approval before applying a beam clamp to any structural member to assure that structural member will support the load being raised.

7.1.8 Use only approved type beam clamps for lifting any load. No welded rings or field-fabricated lifting devices are to be used.

7.1.9 Check to make sure clamp fits beam and is adequate to support load to be handled. (Consider strength of flange of beam).

7.1.10 Beam clamps should be securely fastened to the beam.

7.1.11 The use of beam clamps is not recom-mended when angle lifts are to be made. The



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design calculations for beam clamp capacity are made for straight lifts. Lifting at an angle places the beam flange under multiple stresses and the beam clamp under point loading, making it pos-sible to exceed design capabilities.

7.1.12 Never use plate grips, tongs, girder hooks, pipe clamps, etc., as substitutes for beam clamps.

7.1.13 All hooks, where possible, shall be equipped with a safety latch. For those hooks where safety latches are not possible, mousing must be applied to close the throat opening. Rigging using hooks with no safety latches that incorporate mousing should be avoided.

7.1.14 Beam clamps should be visually inspected before each use by checking hooks, locking pins, and lifting eyes for distortion or other defects; inspecting welds for cracks; checking bolts or locking devices for ease of operation; making sure that identification numbers, capacity, and beam size are clearly marked on the clamp.

7.1.15 Rebar shall not be used as a lifting device.

7.1.16 Installation of trolleys on monorails should be performed by trained personnel only.


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TABLE 6STRENGTH OF STANDARD HOOkS

CarbonSteel–Forged,Quenched,Tempered

DesignFactor=5

EYEHOOK SHANKHOOK SWIVELHOOK

Working Load Throat Eye Shank Swivel Limit OpeningA SizeB SizeC ThicknessD Tons Inches 3/4 5/16 115/32 19/32 3/8

1 11/32 13/4 21/32 1/2

11/2 11/16 21/32 23/32 5/8

2 17/32 213/32 7/8 5/8

3 11/2 215/16 15/32 3/4

5 17/8 313/16 113/32 1 71/2 21/4 411/16 111/32 11/8

10 21/2 53/8 127/32 11/4

15 33/8 65/8 21/4 11/2

20 4 7 23/4 11/2

24 43/4 95/16 31/2 – 32 53/4 103/4 41/8 –


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TABLE 7STRENGTH OF SHACkLES

ScrewPin,RoundPin,Safety–Forged,Quenches,andTemperedAlloySteelPins

DesignFactor=6

SCREWPIN ROUNDPIN

WorkingLoad Sizeof Diam.of Inside Limit ShankA PinB WidthC

Tons Inches Inches Inches

1/2 1/4 5/16 15/32

3/4 5/16 3/8 17/32

1 3/8 7/16 21/32

11/2 7/16 1/2 23/32

2 1/2 5/8 13/16

31/4 5/8 3/4 11/16

43/4 3/4 7/8 11/4

61/2 7/8 1 17/16

81/2 1 11/8 111/16

91/2 11/8 11/4 113/16

12 11/4 13/8 21/32

131/2 13/8 11/2 21/4

17 11/2 15/8 23/8

25 13/4 2 27/8

35 2 21/4 31/4

50 21/2 23/4 41/8

Sizeofshackleidentifiedbydiameterofshank.Allshacklepinsmustbestraight.

Ifthewidthbetweeneyes(C)exceeds+1/16”,theshacklehasbeenoverstrainedandmustnotbeused.

Workingloadlimitmustbepermanentlyshownoneachshackle.


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Packthepinwithwasherstocentralizetheshackle.

GoodPractice

TABLE 7 (Cont’d.)

Neverallowshackletobepulledatanangle–thelegswillopenup.

PoorPractice

Washers Hook


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8. METHODS OF HANGING RIGGING

The method of hanging rigging depends largely upon the job to be done. It is important to check all phases of the job and all the potential possibilities of job deviations that may affect the rigging components. Before hanging any rigging, it is imperative that the overhead structures be checked to make certain they will withstand the stresses of the load to be lifted. When starting the job, the affected area should be roped off and identified as an overhead work area.

8.1 Beam clamps are the preferred method for hang-ing rigging overhead. For beam clamps and their use in hanging rigging, see Section 7.

8.2 Slings are sometimes used to hang rigging and wire rope slings should be given preference for this application.

8.2.1 When slings are used they must be protected from sharp edges on the support member with the use of softeners.

8.2.2 If multiple points or eyes are used to support the rigging, they must first be gathered in a shackle.

8.3 Lashing consists of a straight piece of wire rope wrapped around the overhead beam or strength member from which the rigging can be fastened. The wire rope ends are secured by cable clamps. The cable clamps used should be selected and used in accor-dance with Table 3.

8.3.1 The number of wraps around the beam is deter-mined by the load to be lifted and the diameter of the wire rope. However, a minimum number of three wraps are usually needed to prevent slipping.

8.3.2 To ensure maximum resistance to slippage when the load is lifted at an angle, a shackle should be placed through the middle wrap only; providing the single wrap is of sufficient strength to support the load.


8.3.3 Rope wrapped around the beam or strength member must be protected from sharp corners by the use of softeners.

8.3.4 Severe angle lifts may require that additional wraps of lashing be used.

8.4 Use of Eveners: In cases where the overhead structure will not withstand point loading, or where two overhead strength members must be spanned to place the rigging directly over the object to be lifted, eveners should be used.

8.4.1 When an evener is used to distribute the load on the beam, it should be lashed to the strength member in two or more places.

8.4.2 When an evener is used to span two or more overhead strength members, the evener should be lashed to all strength members.

8.4.3 The rigging should be hung from the evener only, in the same manner as it would be hung from the strength member.

9. CHAIN HOISTS

9.1 The spur gear chain hoist is the most efficient of all chain hoists. Chain hoists should be marked with capacity in tons. Use correct size hoists for the weight to be lifted.

9.1.1 Be certain that the attachment and the supporting structure will safely carry the load.

9.1.2 The term “heavy-duty” chain hoists refers to the job it is capable of performing and not the abuse it will stand.

9.2 Chain hoists must be equipped with an automatic load brake to prevent the load from dropping.



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9.3 Chain hoists must have an overload limiting device or be used under strict administrative controls.

9.4 A chain hoist should never be used beyond its rated capacity.

9.5 Do not leave a load hanging on a chain hoist unattended.

9.6 Do not stand below or have any parts of the body, i.e., hand or foot, below a load suspended on a chain hoist.

9.7 Do not wrap the load chain around the load to be lifted.

9.8 Do not load the point of the chain hoist lifting hook. Make sure the load is bottomed in the hook. Safety latch or mouse all hooks.

9.9 If more than one lifting cable is to be handled by one chain hoist, use a shackle to join the lifting cables before placing them in the chain hoist lifting hook.

9.10 Chain hoists are designed so that one person can operate the hand chain to lift the full capacity load for the chain hoist. If not, use larger chain hoist.

9.11 Avoid making angle lifts with a chain hoist wherever possible. Never use a chain hoist for a horizontal pull as design chain-sprocket engagement is not obtained. Lever hoists or come-alongs should be used for these conditions.

9.12 When drifting loads using two or more chain hoists, use extreme care in operation of the hand chain so that it is pulled in line with the sheave. The angle of lift should not exceed 30° with the vertical. This is one of the few permissible chain hoist angle lifts.

9.13 Inspection

9.13.1 All chain hoists should be inspected visually before making any lift. Visual inspection


should include (1) check hooks for any irregulari-ties, (2) check chain for wear or damage, and (3) check housing and sheaves for any signs of damage from abusive treatment.

9.13.2 Check top and bottom hooks. If the hook opening is greater than indicated in Table 6, it should be replaced. Never try to straighten a bent hook.

9.13.3 Check load chain at inter-link points for

signs of wear. Check pitch of chain against the original pitch as recorded in inches of length per twenty links of chain. If the pitch shows an increase of 3% elongation due to either stretch or wear or a combination of both, it must be replaced.

9.13.4 For hand chain hoists that have multiple parts of load chain reeved through a load block, always check to ensure that the block is not capsized causing a dangerous “twist” in the load chain.

9.13.5 Lubricate the load chain as often as use warrants. Do not oil load brake surfaces.

10. LEvER-OPERATED HOISTS

10.1 Rig carefully, keep hoist chain straight.

10.2 Don’t use cheaters on hoist handle.

10.3 Don’t overload, stay within rated limit.

10.4 Load hook properly and inspect for open hooks.

10.5 Handle carefully, don’t throw or drop hoists.

10.6 Don’t use hoist chain as sling or choker.

10.7 Never let the hoist chain gouge the side of the frame, keep aligned with the work.



10.8 Bending hoist chain under load could cause serious damage or breakage.

10.9 Set your footing before using a hoist to avoid slips, falls, and strains.

10.10 Inspect periodically for defects with a visual inspection prior to each use.

10.11 Link chain lever hoists may be used safely to lift or pull a load or to stretch cable or wire at any angle or in any position.

10.12 A lever-operated hoist under strain should not be left unattended for any lengthy period of time.

10.13 Always stand clear of load being lifted or away from the path of a load being pulled.

10.14 If more than one cable or chain is to be handled by one hook, use a shackle to join the cables or chains and place the shackle in the hook.

10.15 Lever-operated hoists must have an overload limiting device or overload warning device.

10.16 The use of roller chain hoists is not permitted. 10.17 The use of wire rope lever hoists incorporating a simple ratchet and pawl is not permitted for lifting.

11. USE OF JACkS

11.1 Jacking metal against metal is not permitted – use wood softeners. Never jack against rollers.

11.2 When jacking, always follow with chocks as a precaution against the jack kicking. Never leave a jack under a load without having the load blocked up.

11.3 Care must be exercised to ensure that jacks are properly positioned and the load raised uniformly to reduce tendency of the load to shift unexpectedly.



11.4 When using jacks, always make sure that the base is placed firmly and evenly on a good solid foot-ing. Never place jack directly on the ground.

11.5 Jacks should be used in such a position that the direction of force is perpendicular to the base and the surface of the load to be moved.

11.6 Never exceed the capacity of the lift distance of the jack.

11.7 Do not use extensions to the handles furnished with the jacks.

11.8 If a load is to be raised in its entirety by several jacks, it should be braced laterally by struts to prevent all the jacks from upsetting in unison.

11.9 When using jacks in a horizontal position to move an object, the jacks should be lashed or blocked.

11.10 When using more than one ratchet-type jack for lifting, it is desirable to obtain matched jacks for uniform lifting.

12. USE OF ROLLERS

12.1 Rollers should not be used metal-to-metal – provide softeners.

12.2 Avoid pinch hazards – keep fingers and feet clear of rollers.

12.3 Loads must be properly chocked when they are to be left on rollers.

12.4 Use wood softeners under rollers when on smooth hard surfaces.

12.5 Material or load to be moved must be firmly bolted or lashed to the skid to prevent any shifting



on the skid while it is being moved. On loads moving down a slope, restrainer lines should be used, securely fastened to both the load and the skid or dolly.

12.6 Force to move the load along the rollers or dol-lies should be applied to the skid and not the load itself.

12.7 Force to move the skid may be applied by a winch, jack, come-along (tug-all), or manually with the use of lever bars.

12.8 When using dollies, they should be selected of sufficient capacity so that each dolly will take equal weight of the total load.

12.9 The load will be moved on rollers in a direction perpendicular to the center line of the rollers. To change the direction of movement, the rollers should be moved accordingly. Never drag a load over the rollers.

12.10 Force to move a skid on rollers should be applied in the direction of movement as near as practi-cal.

12.11 To change direction of movement of the skid, the rollers may be moved by holding one end securely with a lever bar and moving the other end in the desired direction using jacks, lever bar, or a maul.

12.12 A minimum of three rollers must be under the skid at all times, and be spaced so that one roller is located forward of the load center of gravity and one roller located after the load center of gravity. Long skids will require additional rollers.

12.13 The forward end of the skid beams shall be tapered on the bottom to more easily start on the roller.

12.14 The surface on which the load is to be moved should be smooth and level as far as practical. When moving skid on rollers over a dirt base, timber tracks should be provided with staggered joints.



12.15 Before moving a load on skids, rollers, or dol-lies, the load should be thoroughly checked for stability with respect to the center of gravity of the load on its supports.

13. PLATE AND GENERALPURPOSE GRIPS

When handling flat stock such as plate, utilize only positive self-clamping and locking devices that must be intentionally unlocked. Consider hardness and surface of material to be lifted to assure proper gripping and bite of gripper. Inspect before each use for wear and proper capacity. Use proper grip for use such as horizontal versus vertical lifts. Use tag line on load and never expose any part of body under the load.

14. EYEBOLTS

Misuse of eyebolts causes injuries and damage to equipment due to angular pulls on eyebolts. To avoid angular pulls use spreaders or devices which provide vertical or straight pulls. Before using eyebolts inspect for burrs, grooves, or defects on the eyebolt and mating part which could affect safety. Avoid painting or coating of eyebolts used for lifting because they hide defects or damage. Seat all eyebolts firmly and squarely against mating parts. All eyebolts must have 90 percent of threads engaged and must fit tightly into holes. Eyebolt shank length must not be altered without Engineering approval. Only swivel or shouldered eyebolts may be used for rigging purposes; do not use unshouldered eyebolts.

Note: Angular pulls on eyebolts should be avoided. Not all manufacturers allow angle loading of their equipment. If an angular pull is to be applied to an eyebolt, the user must verify with the manufacturer’s information that this type pull is allowed and abide by the manufacturer’s recommended safe working load for the angle at which the load is applied.



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TABLE 8SWIvEL EYEBOLTS

Swivel eyebolts are designed for angular loading, and their ratings are usually good for any load angle. Forces increase with load angle and the swivel eyebolt must be sized to equal the load in the attached sling or hardware. The drawing below shows a swivel eyebolt. A chart for rated load and thread size for swivel eyebolts is also shown below. Always use a proper torque wrench and follow manufacturer’s recommended torque values when installing swivel eyebolts.

SwivelEyebolts(SwivelHoistRings)

RatedLoad ThreadSize Torque (lbs) (ft-lbs) 800 5/16-18 7 1,000 3/8-16 12 2,500 1/2-13 28 4,000 5/8-11 60 5,000 3/4-10 100

Swivel eyebolts are available in metric thread classes.


A B C H Wx WorkingLoad Nominal Shank Shank Eye ThreadSize Limit,lb. Size Dia. Length ID UNC-2A at0° 1/4 0.25 0.25 1.00 0.69 1/4-20or 400 0.28 1.06 0.81 0.250-20 5/16 0.31 0.31 1.12 0.81 5/16-18or 800 0.34 1.19 0.94 0.3125-18 3/8 0.38 0.38 1.25 0.94 3/8-16or 1400 0.41 1.38 1.06 0.375-16 7/16 0.44 0.44 1.38 1.00 7/16-14or 2000 0.47 1.50 1.12 0.4375-14 1/2 0.50 0.50 1.50 1.12 1/2-13or 2600 0.53 1.62 1.25 0.500-13 9/16 0.56 0.56 1.62 1.19 9/16-12or 3000 0.59 1.75 1.31 0.5625-12 5/8 0.62 0.62 1.75 1.31 5/8-11or 4000 0.66 1.88 1.44 0.625-11 3/4 0.75 0.75 2.00 1.44 3/4-10or 6000 0.78 2.12 1.56 0.750-10 7/8 0.88 0.88 2.25 1.56 7/8-9or 6600 0.91 2.38 1.69 0.875-9 1 1.00 1.00 2.50 1.69 1-8or 8000 1.06 2.62 1.81 1.000-811/8 1.12 1.12 2.75 1.94 11/8-7or 10000 1.19 2.88 2.06 1.125-711/4 1.25 1.25 3.00 2.12 11/4-7or 15000 1.34 3.12 2.25 1.250-711/2 1.50 1.50 3.50 2.44 11/2-6or 18000 1.59 3.62 2.56 1.500-613/4 1.75 1.75 3.75 2.75 13/4-5or 22000 1.84 3.88 3.00 1.750-5 2 2.00 2.00 4.00 3.06 2-41/2or 26000 2.09 4.12 3.44 2.000-4.50

(Alldimensionsininches)

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TABLE 9TYPE 2 SHOULDERED

FORGED STEEL EYEBOLTS


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15. MOBILE CRANES

15.1 OPERATION AND USE OF CRANES

15.1.1 Safety Responsibility: It is the responsibility of site management to ensure that this equipment is in serviceable condition and competently oper-ated so as to afford safe operation at all times.

Responsibility for safety in the USE of this equip-ment, however, is shared with the craft working same. It will be the working craft’s responsibility to ensure that:

1. Safe methods and procedures are observed in their work at all times.

2. A qualified signalman is provided. 3. The work is at all times properly supervised.

15.2 RULES FOR SAFE CRANE USE

15.2.1 Always work crane on firm level ground or cribbing.

15.2.2 Set all outriggers on truck cranes.

15.2.3 Outrigger pads should be used for all lifts and must be used for all critical lifts.

15.2.4 Provide barricades and warning signs to prevent exposure of passersbys to the hazards of crane work.

15.2.5 Mobile crane equipment should be equipped with anti-two-blocking devices. Mobile cranes used to lift personnel must be equipped with an anti-two-blocking device that renders the crane’s controls inoperable when the device is activated.


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15.2.6 Check all operating controls and safety devices for proper operation and functionability.

15.2.7 Check hoist brakes before making a heavy lift by picking load and checking it close to the ground.

15.2.8 Before lifting, verify no one is in a position to be struck or crushed by the motion of the load as it is picked.

15.2.9 Know the weight of the load to be lifted. Do not rely on onboard load indicating or limiting devices to provide this critical data as they are a backup tool only.

15.2.10 The capacity of the crane varies with the boom radius. Check the boom charts in crane cab for correct boom radius and measure if in doubt. (Boom radius is measured from crane center pin to center of load being lifted). Never exceed limits in the load chart and lifting notes.

15.2.11 Keep the boom directly over the load when making a lift. Do not side load or allow boom to lean on or strike against other objects.

15.2.12 Check all loads for proper rigging and hitching before they are raised. Always lift with a balanced and stable load.

15.2.13 Keep hands out of pinch points when holding hook or slings while slack is being taken up.

15.2.14 Signals a) Only authorized personnel are to act as crane

signalers b) Make sure operator and signalers understand

the signals used c) Only one person is to give signals to the opera-


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tor at any time

15.2.15 Keep the load and all parts of the crane 15 feet (4.57m) from all electric lines.

15.2.16 Crane workers are to stay out from under boom whenever possible. Never hoist or swing loads over other workers.

15.2.17 Use sufficient tag lines of adequate size and length on all loads. Make certain there are no knots in the tag line that could get caught or tangle during load movement.

15.2.18 Riding the hook or load is forbidden.

15.2.19 No maintenance or repair is to be permit-ted while a load is suspended.

15.2.20 In cases where the operator is not satis-fied the job is being performed safely, he is to stop the crane and contact the supervisor immediately.

15.2.21 The operator is not to leave the controls while a load is suspended.

15.3 Some crane lifts are referred to as “critical” and involve exposure to additional hazards from the surroundings. These will always require additional and/or higher level of management reviews and permits before proceeding.

15.3.1 A crane lift shall be considered a “critical lift” when any one of the following conditions exists:

∑ • The lift involves the use of a crane-suspended work platform or handling personnel by any means (such as a fall protection anchor point).

• Working with any part of a crane or load closer than 15 feet (5 meters) to an overhead electric line or critical industrial operating process.

• The load exceeds 75 percent of the manufactur-


TABLE 10CRANE SIGNALS



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TABLE 10 (Cont’d.)


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er’s recommended crane capacity, as shown on the load charts for the configuration to be used.

• The load must be lifted by more than one crane. • The lift requires deviation from the manufacturer’s

recommendations, including but not limited to: - Using a boom configuration unlike that on the

boom makeup chart • - Moving a crane with a longer boom than recom-

mended • - Exceeding the capacities or restrictions shown

on the load chart

15.3.2 All critical lifts require a critical lift form be completed (see PH84 for form) and may require a close proximity permit.

16. RIGGING WITH FORkLIFTS

Forklifts are designed specifically to avoid the need for co-worker assistance in front, to steady, engage, or attach loads. Any need for others to assist a forklift in handling or attaching a load greatly increases hazards.

16.1 Free rigging is the direct attachment to or place-ment of rigging equipment (slings, shackles, rings, etc.) onto the tines of a forklift for a below-the-tines lift. This type of lift does not use an approved lifting attachment and is not recommended.

16.2 Attachments (jibs, poles, etc.) must be securely attached to the tines or mast of the forklift.

16.3 Modifications and the use of free rigging or attach-ments will affect the capacity and safe operation of the forklift. Written approval must be obtained from the manufacturer authorizing use and providing capacity.

16.4 Only stable or safely arranged loads should be handled. Caution shall be exercised when handling off-center loads.

16.5 Forklift rigging that involves the suspension of loads from forks or attachments effectively turns


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• The lift requires deviation from the manufacturer’s recommendations, including but not limited to: - Using a boom configuration unlike that on the boom makeup chart - Moving a crane with a longer boom than recommended - Exceeding the capacities or restrictions shown on the load chart

15.3.2 All critical lifts require a critical lift form be completed (see PH84 for form) and may require a close proximity permit. 16. RIGGING WITH FORKLIFTS

Forklifts are designed specifically to avoid the need for co- worker assistance in front, to steady, engage, or attach loads. Any need for others to assist a forklift in handling or attaching a load greatly increases exposure to hazards. The use of forklift attachments require specific skills that include, but not limited to, how to safely connect and disconnect the attachment from the forklift, load capacity changes, load handling characteristics and dynamics, limitations of use and additional hazards the attachment creates. Prior to initial use, training is required for the operator and any assistant on each specific forklift/attachment combination. 16.1 Free rigging is the direct attachment to or placement of rigging

equipment (slings, shackles, rings, etc.) onto the tines of a forklift for a below-the-tines lift and does not use an approved lifting attachment. Free rigging shall not be used to support loads from a forklift.

16.2 Modifications to a forklift by the use of attachments will affect

the capacity, stability and safe operation of the forklift. The use of any attachment must be approved in writing by the forklift manufacturer. The documentation shall include the capacity and weight of the attachment as well as the resulting net capacity of the forklift. Consult DuMES for assistance in situations where the forklift manufacturer’s approval to use a particular attachment can not be obtained.

16.3 Attachments (jibs, poles, etc.) must be securely attached to the

tines or mast of the forklift. 16.4 Only stable or safely arranged loads should be handled.

Caution shall be exercised when handling off-center loads. 16.5 Forklift rigging that involves the suspension of loads from

attachments effectively turns the forklift into a crane, with all the additional requirements listed in Section 15 to be considered.

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the forklift into a crane, with all the additional requirements as listed in Section 15 to be considered.

17. HANDY THINGS TO kNOW

TO FIND...• The circumference of a circle, multiply the diam-

eter by 3.1416 (approx. 31/7).• The diameter of a circle, multiply the circumfer-

ence by .31831.• The area of a circle, multiply the square of the

diameter by .7854.• The area of a triangle, multiply the base by 1/2 the

perpendicular height.• The volume of a sphere, multiply cube of the

diameter by .5236.• A gallon of water weighs 81/2 lbs.• A gallon of water contains 231 cubic inches.• A cubic foot of water contains 71/2 gals., 1728

cubic inches and weighs 621/2 lbs.• In board measure, all boards are assumed to be

1-inch thick. Area of a lineal foot multiplied by length in feet will give the surface contents in square feet.

18. WEIGHTS OF MATERIAL

APPROX. WEIGHT MATERIAL PER CUBIC FOOT – LBS.Brick (common) 120 (about 3 tons per 1000)Concrete 150 (4050 lbs. per cu. yd.)Crushed Rock 95 (2565 lbs. per cu. yd.)Lumber 32 (10 lbs./2” x 4” x 8’-0”)Mortar 100Sand 120 (3240 lbs. per cu. yd.)Steel 490 (40.8 lbs./Sq. Ft. 1” thick)Tar/Roofing 63Water 62.5 (8.3 lbs./Gal.)



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SQUARE KNOTA safe means of fastening together the ends of two

ropes of the same diameter.

BOWLINEA loop which will not slip

or draw tight.

ROUND TURN & TWO HALF HITCHES

For fastening a scaffold line to a supporting beam.

RUNNING BOWLINE

19. SAFE HITCHES AND kNOTS

CLOVE HITCH

Step 1 Step 2

Remember, knots reduce the capacity of the rope by as much as 50%.


EN-3964Rev. 6/07


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