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Rigging RequirementsPart L “Cranes” and Part F-1
“NOT CRANES”Construction Safety Standard
WAC 296-155
Brad SolheimDepartment of Labor & IndustriesCrane Safety Supervisor
Rigging for Cranes & Rigging other than Cranes 296-155 Parts L “Cranes” and F-1
–Scope and Application–Rigger Qualifications–Rigging Requirements–Choosing the Right Part–296-155-53401 Duties Assigned
personnel
Scope WAC 296-155 PART L Cranes, Rigging, and Personnel
Lifting This part applies to power-operated cranes and
derricks used in construction that can hoist, lower and horizontally move a suspended load…….
Equipment includes, Articulating boom cranes; crawler cranes; mobile cranes, rough-terrain, all-terrain, commercial truck-mounted, boom truck cranes; tower cranes; and other variations.
Part L “CRANES”
Rigging Requirements
Rigger Qualifications
Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”
A qualified rigger is required whenever employees in the fall zone and are hooking, unhooking, or guiding a load
During crane assembly and disassembly hoisting activities
This activity requires at least one qualified rigger
Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”
The rigger must meet the qualification requirements of 296-155-53306
When hoisting with a Crane or Derrick, the Qualified Rigger Requirements of Part L apply and must be followed
Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”
Understands sling and rigging hardware application and limitations.
Sling selection and application.Rigging gear removal criteria.Load weight estimation, center of gravity, and basic hand signals, as applicable.
Riggers (cont’d) “CRANES” Qualification Requirements:
– Know and understand the requirements of applicable ASME standards: B30.7-2006 Base-Mounted Drum Hoists, B30.9-2010 Slings, B30.10-2009 Hooks, B30.16-2007 Overhead Hoists (Underhung), B30.20 2010 Below the Hook Lifting Devices, B30.21 2005 Manually operated Hoists, B30.26 2004 Rigging Hardware.
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Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”
Qualification Documents:– Written and Practical test – Documentation from qualified
evaluator must be on site• A Third Party Qualified Evaluator
• An Employer Qualified Evaluator
– Employer's qualification is not portable
– Documentation effective February 1, 2013
Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”
Assessment by a Qualified Evaluator• Qualified Evaluator is a person who has
demonstrated that they are competent in accurately assessing whether individuals meet the rigger qualification requirements of Part L
• Qualified Evaluator (Third Party) means an independent entity
• Qualified Evaluator (not a third party) is a person employed by the signal person’s or the rigger’s employer
Qualified Rigger (Part L) “CRANES”
Qualification
Options
Documentation
Required Portable
Expiration
Date
3rd Party Qualified Evaluator
Yes Yes5 Yrs
maximum
Employer Qualified Evaluator
Yes No
5 Yrs
maximum
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Site Supervisor’s duties (a-l). “CRANES”– ( c) ensuring that a qualified person is designated
as the lift director.– ( i) Allowing crane operation near electric power
lines only when requirements of WAC 296-155-53408 have been met.
– (k) Ensuring that work performed by the rigging crew is supervised by a qualified rigger. See WAC 296-155-53406
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LIFT DIRECTOR DUTIES (a-o) “CRANES” (g) Assigning qualified signal person(s) and
conveying that information to the crane operator. (i) Allowing crane operation near electric power
lines only when the requirements of WAC 296-155-53408 and any additional requirements determined by the site supervisor have been met.
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Lift Director duties continued:– (l) Informing the crane operator of the weight of
loads to be lifted, as well as the lifting, moving, and placing locations for these loads.
– (m) Obtaining the crane operator’s verification that this weight does not exceed the crane’s rated capacity;
– (n) Ensuring that the load is properly rigged and balanced before it is lifted more than a few inches.
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Part F-1 “NOT CRANE”
Rigging Requirements
Rigger Qualifications
Scope “NOT CRANES”
WAC 296-155 Part F-1 Rigging Requirements for Material Handling
This part applies to material/load handling activities when using slings, rigging hardware, below-the hook-lifting devices when performing construction activities. ASME B30.9-2010 Slings, B30.10 2009 Hooks, B30.20 2010 Below the hook devices, B30.26 2010 Hardware.
Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT CRANES”
Part F-1 All rigging activities must be conducted: By a qualified rigger or Under the direction of a qualified rigger
Riggers must be a qualified person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT CRANES”
Qualification Requirements:• Know and understand:
o Requirements for slings, rigging hardware, and below the hook lifting devices as applicable
o Rigging limitations, associated hazards, rigging practices, and inspection requirements
Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT CRANES”
Qualification Requirements: Know and understand rigging related
conditions, such as load weight estimation, center of gravity, effect of angles on rigging components and basic hand signals, as applicable.
Sling Hitch application Rigging gear removal criteria
Qualified Rigger (Part F-1) “NOT CRANES”
Written and Practical examinations are not required
Part L “CRANES” Part F-1 “Not Cranes”Rigging with Cranes Material Handling w/o crane
Qualified Rigger required when workers are in the fall zone
All rigging/material handling activities require a Qualified Rigger or supervision by a Qualified Rigger
Written and Practical tests documented & on site
Documentation not required
Third Party or Employer Qualified Evaluator
Not addressed
Rigging Requirements, Parts L & F-1 A Qualified Person must inspect the rigging equipment
before each day or shift.
A Qualified Person must ensure the equipment’s use and application is safe.
A Qualified Person must ensure that defective equipment is removed from service that would create a hazard if used or meets any of the removal criteria.
Rigging Inspections, Parts L & F-1
** DailyInspections
** PeriodicInspections
Chain Slings Visual * Documentation
Wire Rope Visual * Documentation
Synthetic Web & Round
Visual * Documentation
** Qualified Person * Written record of the most recent Periodic inspection
Forklifts and Construction Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) configured to hoist
and lower (by means of a winch or hook) and can horizontally move a suspended load, some elements of Part L must be followed, including:
• Rigger Qualifications• Power line clearance distances
Not included • Forklift (crane) certification• Operator Certification
A telescopic boom Powered Industrial Trucks configured with a winch or hook DOES fall under the scope of Part L.
Manufacturer’s written approval is required before using attachments
Forklifts and Construction A vertical mast Powered
Industrial Truck when configured with a hook would not fall under the scope of Part L.
Rigging (Part F-1) Operation (Chpt 863-
20010) Manufacturer’s written
approval is required before using attachments
