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Crane Safety in Construction
FALL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
Crane Accident Statistics
The most recent data on crane
accidents is from the Bureau of
Labor Statistics dates back to 2015
https://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/cranes_fact_sheet.htm
Top 5 States in terms of fatal Crane Accidents
•Texas – 40 fatalities
• Illinois – 12 fatalities
•Florida – 11 fatalities
•California – 10 fatalities
•Pennsylvania – 10 fatalities
Crane Accident Statistics
https://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/cranes_fact_sheet.htm
Fatalities caused by cranes
•2011 -2015 (5 yr)
112 Fatalities
•1997-2006 (10 yr)
818 Fatalities
Crane Accident Statistics
https://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/cranes_fact_sheet.htm
• Just over half of all fatal crane injuries involved the worker being struck by an objects
•The number 1 cause of crane tip over is Not Following Manufacturer Instruction!
Crane Accident Statistics
• Fatalities dropped by over 40%
•What changed????
•Regulation
•OSHA 1926 Subpart CC – 2009
•Awareness
•Companies increased training
Crane Accident Statistics
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC• Published in 2009 – In full effect November 2018
• Set stringent standards• Riggers
• Signal Persons
• Site Supervisors
• A/D Directors
• Lift Directors
• Crane Operators
•November 2010 Riggers and Signal Persons needed to be trained and Qualified to rig and signal cranes
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
Note: it does not matter if your rigging to a crane or forklift
• Site Supervisors• Ensure inspections, testing, maintenance
has been maintained
• Ensure crane operations have been coordinated with jobsite activities
• Ensure the area for the crane is properly prepared
• Ensure conditions that could adversely affect crane operation have been addressed
• Permitting special lifting operations only when appropriate
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
ASME B30.5-3.1.3.2
• Assembly and Disassembly Director• Must have full working knowledge of the
crane manufactures warnings and cautions for assembly and disassembly of a specific type of crane
• Understand the instructions and sequence of the crane’s assembly/disassembly
• Must understand requirements for A/D work. (fall arrest, barricading, traffic control, powerlines, PPE, rigging, blocking/cribbing, and tools used)
• Competency in OSHA requirements
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
Who is responsible to determine the weight of the load?
• Lift Director• Be present
• Stop crane operation if unsafe
• Ensure lift area is prepared
• Barricade to keep others out
• Assure everyone knows their role
• Address safety concerns
• Appoint Signal Person
• Operator has correct weight
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
ASME 5-3.1.3.2.2
Lift Director (continued)
• Load does not exceed capacity
• Riggers are Qualified
• Load is properly rigged
• Ensure precautions taken for special lifts (multi crane, pick &carry, lifting personnel)
• Should hold a pre-lift meeting
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
• Crane Operator• Trained and Certified – ANSI
Accredited
• Know and understand safety requirements
• Qualified to operate by type and capacity
• Evaluated
• Operate the crane safely and stop when in question
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
Evaluated
• Permitting certification based on equipment “type” or “type and capacity”
• Evaluation “Must be conducted by someone who has the knowledge, training, and experience necessary to assess equipment operators.”
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
• There are three key elements regarding the evaluations.
• task
• required skill
• configuration of the crane
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC
• Mobile cranes require an annual inspection from a Qualified Person
• The Inspector should have training and be certified
Crane Inspection requirementsand a few recommendations
• Tower cranes are required to have an annual inspection and pre assembly inspection
• As the crane arrives a Qualified Person is required to inspect all parts prior to assembly
• Self erectors are tower cranes
• Daily Inspections are required to be conducted by the operator. This can be done throughout the day
Crane Inspection
Crane Inspection - Use a trained and certified Crane Inspector for preassembly and annual inspections.
• Certification should be no more than 5 years old and from an ANSI accredited organization
• When renting a crane conduct pre and post assembly inspections to determine wear. Avoid back charges from the rental company
Recommendations
• Obtain a copy of the annual Inspection
• Obtain a copy of the Operator’s certification and evaluation
• Obtain a copy of the Qualified Rigger and Signal Person card
• Obtain training records for Site Supervisor, A/D Director, and Lift Director
Recommendations
Preventing Accidents and Injuries• Only Authorized Personnel can
be in the Fall Zone
• Barricade the swing radius of the counter weight
• Listen for whistles or horns when loads are moved
• Ensure all personnel are properly trained
• Look up!
• Only certified and evaluated operators can run cranes
• Riggers and Signal Persons must be Qualified
• Ensure your Site Supervisor is trained and understands responsibilities
• Identify who the A/D Director is and training
• Identify who the Lift Director is and training
• Understand the responsibilities of the Controlling Contractor
CLOSING
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