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The purpose of this article is to outline Hoisting Personnel safety requirements when used by company and subcontractors employees at worksites including the following :
Also Read: What Is a Sling Angle? DefinitionsQualified Person – One who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project. Competent Person – One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. Note: The person carrying out a thorough examination should have appropriate practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of the lifting equipment which will enable them to detect defects or weaknesses and assess their importance in relation to the safety and continued use of the lifting equipment. Although the competent person may often be employed by another organization, this is not necessary, provided they are sufficiently independent and impartial to ensure that in-house examinations are made without fear or favor. However, this should not be the same person who undertakes routine maintenance of the equipment – as they would then be responsible for assessing their own maintenance work. Personnel Platforms – Any personnel platform or basket used to lift personnel with a crane or derrick designed by a qualified engineer and is to have the following markings: a uniquely identifiable number; a marked SWL and the date of last thorough examination. Thorough Examination – A systematic and detailed examination of the equipment and safety-critical parts, carried out at specified intervals by a competent person who must then complete a written report. RequirementsThe Regional EHS Director or Nominated Delegate and associated Service Director or Nominated Delegate are responsible for providing approval for the use of a crane-suspended personnel platform or basket under this procedure. The specified in-country regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA CFR 29 1926.1431) shall be reviewed by the supervisor responsible for the activity, prior to making the lift. No variances to the company procedure or legal requirements can be made except in an emergency life-threatening rescue situation. The scope and duration of work shall be scheduled consistent with the weather forecast of the day. The Crane Operator shall determine that all systems, controls, and safety devices are activated and functioning properly; that nothing interferes with the equipment or the personnel platform in the course of the trial lift, and that the lift will not exceed 50 percent of the rated capacity of the crane or derrick for the radius and configuration of the crane or derrick. Crane and Rigging Requirements
Also Read: E-Books: Hoisting and Rigging Safety Manua Planning
Proof TestingIn order to verify that lifting equipment and accessories remain safe for use, and to detect and remedy any deterioration in good time, thorough examinations are required throughout the lifetime of the equipment, including examinations:
The thorough examination is to be conducted by a competent person and a report is to be provided to FieldCore. This report must contain the following information:
Note: Where explicit country regulatory requirements for ‘Proof Testing’ exceed or are more prescriptive than the requirements in the above section, in-country requirements must be adopted – for example: USA – OSHA 1926.1431(j)(1): “At each Jobsite, prior to hoisting employees on the personnel platform, and after any repair or modification, the platform and rigging must be proof tested to 125 percent of the platform’s rated capacity. The proof test may be done concurrently with the trial lift” Safe Work PracticesHoisting of the personnel platform must be performed in a slow, controlled, cautious manner, with no sudden movements of the equipment or the platform. Platform occupants shall keep all parts of the body inside the platform during raising, lowering, and horizontal movement. The crane operator should remain at the controls at all times while personnel are suspended from the platform. Personnel being hoisted shall remain in continuous sight or direct communication with the operator or signal person. Employees on the platform shall use a personal fall arrest system that is attached to properly identified anchorages. This anchor point shall not be part of the basket or other device carrying personnel. All personnel that are being lifted inside a crane basket must have completed the appropriate fall protection training course. The platform must be secured before employees may leave the platform. Tag lines must be used when necessary to control the platform unless their use creates an unsafe condition. A radio communications system for uninterrupted voice contact between the Crane Operator and a person in the personnel basket is required. A Spotter, with constant visual contact of the personnel basket, will be in a position to ensure good communication with the Crane Operator. The Spotter is separate from a Signal Person. The personnel platform must not be closer than 10 feet to any electrical line (non-insulated or insulated) unless the electrical line has been de-energized. Lockout/Tagout must be performed on the de-energized lines. The personnel platform cannot be lifted into the path of moving parts and/or equipment (i.e. Wind Turbine Rotor). Equipment must be de-energized and all personnel involved in the lift must perform Lockout/Tagout following the equipment specific LOTO procedure. Personnel platforms must be used only for employees, their tools, and the materials necessary to do their work. Platforms must not be used to hoist materials or tools when not hoisting personnel Personnel Platform Design and SpecificationsConsideration in terms of safety, cost and time should be given to the commercial availability of manufactured personnel platforms. The personnel platform and suspension system shall be designed by a qualified engineer competent in structural design. All field drawings, as-built drawings, and engineering calculations for each personnel platform must be maintained at the job site and readily available for management review. The personnel platform itself (excluding the guardrail system and personal fall arrest system anchorages), must be capable of supporting, without failure, its own weight and at least five times the maximum intended load. The personnel platform must be equipped with a guardrail system and must be enclosed at least from the toe board to mid-rail with either solid construction material or expanded metal having openings no greater than ½ inch. A grab rail must be installed inside the entire perimeter of the personnel platform to minimize hand exposure. An access gate should be provided. The access gate shall swing inward and be equipped with restraining device that prevents accidental opening. All edges exposed to employee contact must be smooth enough to prevent injury. The weight of the platform and its rated capacity or maximum intended load must be conspicuously posted on the platform with a plate or other permanent marking. The system used to connect the personnel platform to the equipment must allow the platform to remain within 10 degrees of level, regardless of boom angle. The suspension system must be designed to minimize tipping of the platform due to movement of employees occupying the platform. Headroom must be sufficient to allow employees to stand upright in the platform In addition to the use of hard hats, employees shall be protected by overhead protection on the personnel platform when exposed to falling objects. The platform overhead protection must not obstruct the view of the operator or platform occupants (such as wire mesh that has up to ½ inch openings), unless full protection is necessary. Example of Design:Personnel Hoisting Basket DesignEnvironmental ConditionsThe hoisting of employees will be discontinued upon indication of the following:
NOTE: Wind speed limits may be lower depending on country-specific regulations. Whenever local requirements define specific wind speed limits, the most restrictive should be followed. Other weather and environmental conditions:A competent person must determine if, in light of indications of dangerous weather conditions, or other impending or existing danger, it is not safe to lift personnel. If it is not, the lifting operation must not begin (or, if already in progress, must be terminated). Also Read: How to properly investigate accidents in your workplace 10 Critical Steps. Please visit our Safety Resources SAFETY BAG to have many Safety Resources About Post AuthorKhaled IsmailSee author's posts Tags: Basket permit Hoisting Safety Man Basket Man Ridding Basket Personnel Hoisting Safety Personnel platform Proof test thorough examination When may a personnel platform be used when hoisting employees?A personnel platform must be used when hoisting employees except when hoisting them: Into and out of drill shafts that are 8 feet in diameter or smaller. In pile driving operations. Solely for transfer to or from a marine work site in a marine-hoisted personnel transfer device.
When should a personnel platform trial lift be performed?A single trial lift may be performed at one time for all locations that are to be reached from a single set up position. (2) The trial lift shall be repeated prior to hoisting employees whenever the crane or derrick is moved and set up in a new location or returned to a previously used location.
When using a crane to suspend workers on a personnel platform the loaded platform and its rigging must not exceed 50%?The total load (with the platform loaded, including the hook, load line and rigging) must not exceed 50 percent of the rated capacity for the radius and configuration of the equipment, except during proof testing.
When using a crane to suspend workers on a personnel platform?When using a crane to suspend workers on a personnel platform, the loaded platform and its rigging must not exceed 50% of the rated capacity for the crane. When it is difficult for an operator to determine power line clearance by visual means, an observer is not necessary.
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