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(ii) Any affected public area must be controlled, marked off, and cleared at all public access points prior to moving the load in that direction with the crane/equipment. (c) When lifting loads over occupied buildings, a plan for mini- mizing public exposure must be developed and utilized prior to the lifting beginning. (d) While the operator is not moving a suspended load, no employ- ee is allowed to be within the fall zone, except for employees: (i) Engaged in hooking, unhooking, or guiding a load; (ii) Engaged in the initial attachment of the load to a component structure; or (iii) Operating a concrete hopper or concrete bucket. (e) When employees are engaged in hooking, unhooking, or guiding the load, or in the initial connection of a load to a component or structure, and are within the fall zone, all of the following criteria must be met: (i) The materials being hoisted must be rigged to prevent unin- tentional displacement. (ii) Hooks must be equipped with self-closing latches or self- locking devices, unless a qualified person determines that it is safer to hoist and place the load without latches (or with the latches re- moved/tied back or otherwise disabled). (iii) Routes for the loads are preplanned to ensure that no em- ployee is required to work in the fall zone, except for employees nec- essary for the hooking or unhooking of the load. "J" hooks are permit- ted to be used for setting wooden trusses. (iv) The materials must be rigged by a qualified rigger. (f) Receiving a load. Only employees needed to receive a load are permitted to be within the fall zone when a load is being landed. (g) During a tilt-up or tilt-down operation: (i) Employees are not allowed to be directly under the load. (ii) Only employees essential to the operation are allowed to be in the fall zone (but not directly under the suspended load), and the employer can demonstrate that it is infeasible for the employee to perform that operation from outside of the fall …

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WORK SAFE KENTUCKY Free safety resources provided by KEMI HOME SAFETY RESOURCES SAFETY TRAINING SAFETY BLOG ABOUT KEMI CONTACT US O # Crane Safety ## Print a Sign-In Sheet | Spanish Version Coming Soon Moving large, heavy loads is required in manufacturing and construction industries. Remember these safety tips when working with or around cranes: • Cranes are to be operated only by certified personnel. • All crane controls need to be checked by trained personnel before use to ensure proper operation. • Be sure the crane is on a stable and level surface. • During assembly/disassembly, do not unlock or remove pins unless sections are blocked and secured. • Fully extend outriggers and barricade accessible areas within the crane's swing radius. • Watch for overhead electric power lines and maintain a 10-foot clearance from the power lines. • Inspect all rigging equipment prior to use. • Use the correct load chart for the crane's configuration and setup. • Do not exceed the load chart capacity when making lifts. • Always raise the load a few inches, hold, verify weight limit and balance, and test brake system before delivering load. • Never move loads above workers. • Be sure to follow signals and manufacturer instructions while operating crane. • If you have any questions regarding crane safety, reference your company's crane safety policy KEMI does not assume liability for the content of information contained herein. Safety and health remain your responsibility. This information is to be used for informational purposes only and not intended to be exhaustive or a substitute for proper training, supervision, or manufacturers' instructions/recommendations. KEMI, by publication of this information, does not assume liability for damage or injury arising from reliance upon it. Compliance with this information is not a guarantee or warranty that you will be in conformity with any laws or regulations nor does it ensure the absolute safety of any person, pla…

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## General. (cont.) All control mechanisms for maladjustments; 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(B) Control and drive mechanism for excessive wear of components and contamination by lubricants, water or other foreign matter; - 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(C) Safety devices, including but not limited to boom angle indicators, boom stops, boom kick out devices, anti-two block devices, and load moment indicators where required; - 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(D) Air, hydraulic, and other pressurized lines for deterioration or leakage, particularly those which flex in normal operation; - 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(E) Hooks and latches for deformation, chemical damage, cracks, or wear; 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(F) Wire rope reeving for compliance with hoisting equipment manufacturer's specifications; - 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(G) - Electrical apparatus for malfunctioning, signs of excessive deterioration, dirt, or moisture accumulation; - 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(H) - Hydraulic system for proper fluid level; - 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(i) - Tires for proper inflation and condition; - 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(J) Ground conditions around the hoisting equipment for proper support, including ground settling under and around outriggers, ground water accumulation, or similar conditions; - 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(K) - The hoisting equipment for level position; and - 1926.753(c)(1)(i)(L) - The hoisting equipment for level position after each move and setup. Submit Feedback

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# Occupational Safety and Health Administration (cont.) ## General. (cont.) - 1926.753(d)(1) Routes for suspended loads shall be pre-planned to ensure that no employee is required to work directly below a suspended load except for: 1926.753(d)(1)(i) Employees engaged in the initial connection of the steel; or 1926.753(d)(1)(ii) Employees necessary for the hooking or unhooking of the load. 1926.753(d)(2) When working under suspended loads, the following criteria shall be met: 1926.753(d)(2)(i) Materials being hoisted shall be rigged to prevent unintentional displacement; - 1926.753(d)(2)(ii) Hooks with self-closing safety latches or their equivalent shall be used to prevent components from slipping out of the hook; and - 1926.753(d)(2)(iii) All loads shall be rigged by a qualified rigger - 1926.753(e). - Multiple lift rigging procedure. 1926.753(e)(1) A multiple lift shall only be performed if the following criteria are met: - 1926.753(e)(1)(i) - A multiple lift rigging assembly is used; 1926.753(e)(1)(ii) A maximum of five members are hoisted per lift; - 1926.753(e)(1)(iii) - Only beams and similar structural members are lifted; and 1926.753(e)(1)(iv) Submit Feedback

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117 Rated load 13‑8(1) An employer or contractor shall not require or permit the operator of a hoist, crane or lifting device to raise any load that is greater than the rated load determined by the manufacturer of the equipment or a professional engineer for the conditions in which the equipment is to be operated. (2) An employer or contractor shall not require or permit the operator of a hoist, crane or lifting device to use the hoist, crane or lifting device to raise or lower workers unless the load applied to the hoist, crane or lifting device is less than one-half of the rated load as determined pursuant to subsection (1). (3) An operator of a hoist, crane or lifting device shall not raise a load unless: (a) the operator has determined the accurate weight of the load; and (b) the load is less than the rated load for the operating conditions. 31 Dec 2020 c S-15.1 Reg 10 s13-8. Raising and lowering workers 13‑9(1) If a crane or hoist will be used to raise or lower workers, the employer or contractor shall: (a) develop and implement work practices and procedures that will provide for the safe raising and lowering of the workers; (b) train the workers in those work practices and procedures; (c) ensure that the hoisting equipment and personnel lifting unit are inspected by a competent person before use and daily when in use; and (d) ensure that the competent person records the details of the inspection in the log book. (2) An employer or contractor shall not require or permit the operator of a crane or hoist to use the crane or hoist to raise or lower workers unless: (a) the personnel lifting unit meets the requirements of subsection 12-25(1); (b) the suspension members of the personnel lifting unit are securely attached to the crane, hoist line or hook by a shackle, weldless link, ring or other secure rigging attachment; (c) there is a secondary safety device that attaches the suspension members of the personnel lifting unit to the cra…