rigging safety

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## III. Wire rope and hardware guidelines - 1. Use only wire rope and attachments as specified by the hoisting machine manufacturer. Do not use wire rope that is kinked, birdcaged, corroded, undersized, or damaged in any way. - 2. Be sure that wire rope is long enough to reach the lowest possible landing. - 3. Clean, lubricate & handle wire rope in accordance with wire rope or hoist manufacturer's instructions. - 4. Coil and uncoil wire rope in accordance with the wire rope or hoist manufacturer's instruction in order to avoid kinks or damage. - 5. Use thimbles at all wire rope suspension terminations. - 6. Use J-type clamps or swaged fittings to fasten wire rope. DO NOT USE U-CLAMPS. - 7. Tighten wire rope clamps in accordance with the clamp manufacturer's instructions. - 8. Wire ropes used in traction hoists must have prepared ends in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation. - 9. INSPECT WIRE ROPE DURING EACH ASCENT AND DESCENT. Do not expose wire rope to fire, undue heat, corrosive atmosphere, chemicals, to passage of electrical currents, or to damage by tools or handling. ## IV. Power supply guidelines - 1. BE SURE YOUR POWER SUPPLY CONFORMS TO HOIST MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS. - 2. GROUND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER SOURCES and POWER CORD CONNECTIONS. Protect with circuit breakers. - 4. Power cord or air hose connections must be restrained to prevent their separation. - 3. Use power cords or air hoses of proper size that are long enough for the job. - 5. Tie off power cords or air hoses at the suspended scaffold to prevent them from falling. - 6. Protect power cords or air hoses at sharp edges. - 7. Remember, air hoist require clean, lubricated air. ## V. Fall-arrest equipment guidelines - 1. Each person on a suspended powered scaffold must be attached to a fall-arrest system at all times. - 2. Each lifeline must be fastened to a separate anchorage. - 3. When wrapping lifelines around structural members, the lines must be protected and a sui…

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## Prohibition 295 A worker must not use rigging that does not comply with this Part. ## Rigging protection 296 An employer must ensure that sharp edges on loads to be hoisted are guarded to prevent damage to the slings or straps of the rigging. ## Standards 297 (1) An employer must ensure that wire rope, alloy steel chain, synthetic fibre rope, metal mesh slings and synthetic fibre slings manufactured on or after July 1, 2009 meet the requirements of ASME Standard B30.9-2006, Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings . 297 (2) An employer must ensure that below-the-hook lifting devices, other than slings, meet the requirements of ASME Standard B30.20-2006, Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices . 297 (3) Despite subsection (2), an employer may use a capacity data sheet to label a spreader bar with its rated capacity. 297 (4) Where a capacity data sheet is used in accordance with subsection (3), an employer must ensure that the data sheet and corresponding spreader bar are identified by a unique numbering system. ## Slings 298 (1) An employer must ensure that synthetic fibre slings are permanently and legibly marked or appropriately tagged with the following: - (a) the manufacturer's name or trademark; - (b) the manufacturer's code or stock number; - (c) the safe working load for the types of hitches permitted; and - (d) where appropriate, the type and material of construction. 298 (2) An employer must ensure that slings at a worksite are not subjected to pull tests beyond 100 percent of their rated load capacity. ## Rope wound on drum 299 (1) An employer must ensure that rope on a winding drum is securely fastened to the drum. 299 (2) An employer must ensure that the number of wraps of rope remaining at all times on a drum - (a) complies with the manufacturer's specifications for the rope and the drum, or - (b) if there are no manufacturer's specifications, is not less than 5 full wraps. ## Cable clips 300 (1) An em…

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Division 3 AO 1-2011 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (E) Hooks and latches for deformation, chemical damage, cracks, or wear; - (F) Wire rope reeving for compliance with hoisting equipment manufacturer's specifications; - (G) Electrical apparatus for malfunctioning, signs of excessive deterioration, dirt, or moisture accumulation; - (H) Hydraulic system for proper fluid level; - (I) Tires for proper inflation and condition; - (J) Ground conditions around the hoisting equipment for proper support, including ground settling under and around outriggers, ground water accumulation, or similar conditions; - (K) The hoisting equipment for level position; and - (L) The hoisting equipment for level position after each move and setup. - (ii) If any deficiency is identified, an immediate determination shall be made by the competent person as to whether the deficiency constitutes a hazard. - (iii) If the deficiency is determined to constitute a hazard, the hoisting equipment shall be removed from service until the deficiency has been corrected. - (iv) The operator shall be responsible for those operations under the operator's direct control. Whenever there is any doubt as to safety, the operator shall have the authority to stop and refuse to handle loads until safety has been assured. - (2) A qualified rigger (a rigger who is also a qualified person) shall inspect the rigging prior to each shift in accordance with 1926.251. - (3) The headache ball, hook or load shall not be used to transport personnel except as provided in paragraph (c)(4) of this section. - (4) Cranes or derricks may be used to hoist employees on a personnel platform when work under this subpart is being conducted, provided that all provisions of 1926.1431 (except for 1926.1431(a)) are met. - (5) Safety latches on hooks shall not be deactivated or made inoperable except: - (i) When a qualified rigger has determined that the hoisting and placing of purlins and si…

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Division 3 - (d) Working under loads. - (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: - (i) Employees engaged in the initial connection of the steel; or - (ii) Employees necessary for the hooking or unhooking of the load. - (2) When working under suspended loads, the following criteria shall be met: - (i) Materials being hoisted shall be rigged to prevent unintentional displacement; - (ii) Hooks with self-closing safety latches or their equivalent shall be used to prevent components from slipping out of the hook; and - (iii) All loads shall be rigged by a qualified rigger. - (e) Multiple lift rigging procedure. - (1) A multiple lift shall only be performed if the following criteria are met: - (i) A multiple lift rigging assembly is used; - (ii) A maximum of five members are hoisted per lift; - (iii) Only beams and similar structural members are lifted; and - (iv) All employees engaged in the multiple lift have been trained in these procedures in accordance with 1926.761(c)(1). - (v) No crane is permitted to be used for a multiple lift where such use is contrary to the manufacturer's specifications and limitations. - (2) Components of the multiple lift rigging assembly shall be specifically designed and assembled with a maximum capacity for total assembly and for each individual attachment point. This capacity, certified by the manufacturer or a qualified rigger, shall be based on the manufacturer's specifications with a 5 to 1 safety factor for all components. - (3) The total load shall not exceed: - (i) The rated capacity of the hoisting equipment specified in the hoisting equipment load charts; - (ii) The rigging capacity specified in the rigging rating chart. - (4) The multiple lift rigging assembly shall be rigged with members: - (i) Attached at their center of gravity and maintained reasonably level;

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Division 2 AO 2-2017 Oregon Administrative Rules Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division - (a) The pilot is responsible for the integrity of the rigging for any external load and must ensure safe delivery of the cargo by inspecting and monitoring the security of the rigging throughout the operation. Prior to operations, the pilot must check the condition and application of all rigging gear to ensure serviceability. Prior to commencing operations, determine the complete rigging requirements including slings and taglines. - (b) All personnel involved with rigging activities must receive appropriate rigging training and show proficiency, specific to helicopter operations and the work or task/s being performed. - (c) The slings used for the external load must be inspected each day before use. Slings must be inspected by an employee designated, trained and qualified as a rigger. - (d) No sling can be used unless it has a properly marked minimum tensile strength of five times the load which will be carried or is being carried. - (A) No sling can be used unless upon inspection it is determined to be in good condition and capable of the work which is to be performed, and is properly marked. - (B) Loads must be properly slung so that there will be no slippage or shifting of the load and so that the load will not accidentally be dislodged from the helicopter. - (C) Slings must be the appropriate weight, strength and length to prevent the sling from being lifted and entangled into the aircraft rotor system. - (D) Pressed sleeves, wedged eyes, or equivalent means must be used for all suspended loads using wire rope. - (5) Personal protective equipment when working on, under or in the near vicinity of helicopters: - (a) Personal protective equipment for employees must consist of complete eye protection and hard hats secured by chinstraps. - (b) Loose-fitting clothing likely to flap in the downwash must not be worn. - (6) Loose gear and objects. Every practical precaut…

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## Part 21 Rigging ## Breaking strength 292 (1) An employer must ensure that rigging is not subjected to a load of more than - (a) 10 percent of the breaking strength of the weakest part of the rigging, if a worker is being raised or lowered, - (b) subject to section 292.1, 20 percent of the ultimate breaking strength of the weakest part of the rigging in all other situations unless the manufacturer has fatigue rated the rigging in accordance with CEN Standard EN 1677-1: 2000, Components for slings - Part 1: Forged steel components, Grade 8 , and - (c) subject to section 292.1, if the rigging is fatigue rated in accordance with CEN Standard EN 1677-1:2000 and a worker is not being raised or lowered, the maximum load must not exceed 25 percent of the ultimate breaking strength. 292 (2) Despite subsection (1), an employer may use a dedicated rigging assembly designed and certified for a particular lift or project by a professional engineer, but the dedicated rigging assembly must be re-rated to comply with subsection (1) before it is used for another lift or project. ## Safety factors 292.1 (1) Subject to section 292, an employer must ensure that rigging components are rated relative to their ultimate breaking strength in accordance with the following safety factors: 292.1 (2) An employer must ensure that rigging components or hoisting lines that are used in any towing operation are not used for any hoisting operation. ## Load ratings 293 (1) An employer must ensure that the maximum load rating of the rigging, as determined by the rigging manufacturer or a professional engineer, is legibly and conspicuously marked on the rigging. 293 (2) Despite subsection (1), if it is not practicable to mark the rigging, the employer must ensure the maximum load rating of the rigging is available to the workers at the work site. ## Inspection 294 An employer must ensure that rigging to be used during a work shift is inspected thoroughly prior to each period of continuous…

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Oregon Administrative Rules AO 1-2019 Division 3 - (o) Shipping pins. Reusable shipping pins, straps, links, and similar equipment must be removed. Once they are removed they must either be stowed or otherwise stored so that they do not present a falling object hazard. - (p) Pile driving. Equipment used for pile driving must not have a jib attached during pile driving operations. - (q) Outriggers and Stabilizers. When the load to be handled and the operating radius require the use of outriggers or stabilizers, or at any time when outriggers or stabilizers are used, all of the following requirements must be met (except as otherwise indicated): - (1) The outriggers or stabilizers must be either fully extended or, if manufacturer procedures permit, deployed as specified in the load chart. - (2) The outriggers must be set to remove the equipment weight from the wheels, except for locomotive cranes (see paragraph (q)(6) of this section for use of outriggers on locomotive cranes). This provision does not apply to stabilizers. - (3) When outrigger floats are used, they must be attached to the outriggers. When stabilizer floats are used, they must be attached to the stabilizers. - (4) Each outrigger or stabilizer must be visible to the operator or to a signal person during extension and setting. - (5) Outrigger and stabilizer blocking must: - (i) Meet the requirements in paragraphs (h)(2) and (h)(3) of this section. - (ii) Be placed only under the outrigger or stabilizer float/pad of the jack or, where the outrigger or stabilizer is designed without a jack, under the outer bearing surface of the extended outrigger or stabilizer beam. - (6) For locomotive cranes, when using outriggers or stabilizers to handle loads, the manufacturer's procedures must be followed. When lifting loads without using outriggers or stabilizers, the manufacturer's procedures must be met regarding truck wedges or screws. - (r) Rigging. In addition t…

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division AO 1-2011 Division 3 - (b) A description of the procedures and work practices that will be used to protect employees from falls and other hazards where it is necessary to walk/work on suspended loads. Employee(s) are allowed on suspended loads only when a competent person has determined that it is the safest way to accomplish a specific task or there is no other way to do the work. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 3-2002, f. 4/15/02, ef. 4/18/02. ## 1926.753 Hoisting and Rigging - (a) All the provisions of Subpart CC apply to hoisting and rigging with the exception of 1926.1431(a). ## [redacted phone] Tag lines Tag lines shall be used to control loads except when it is determined, by a qualified rigger, that they create a hazard. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 6-2002, f. 7/19/02, ef. 7/19/02. - 1926.753(b) In addition, paragraphs (c) through (e) of this section apply regarding the hazards associated with hoisting and rigging. - (c) General. - (1) Pre-shift visual inspection of cranes. - (i) Cranes being used in steel erection activities shall be visually inspected prior to each shift by a competent person; the inspection shall include observation for deficiencies during operation. At a minimum this inspection shall include the following: - (A) All control mechanisms for maladjustments; - (B) Control and drive mechanism for excessive wear of components and contamination by lubricants, water or other foreign matter; - (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; - (D) Air, hydraulic, and other pressurized lines for deterioration or leakage, particularly those which flex in normal operation;

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## 29 CFR 1926 (OSHA) - (iii) Lumber shall be so stacked as to be stable and self-supporting. - (iv) Lumber piles shall not exceed 20 feet in height provided that lumber to be handled manually shall not be stacked more than 16 feet high. - (9) Structural steel, poles, pipe, bar stock, and other cylindrical materials, unless racked, shall be stacked and blocked so as to prevent spreading or tilting. - (c) Housekeeping. Storage areas shall be kept free from accumulation of materials that constitute hazards from tripping, fire, explosion, or pest harborage. Vegetation control will be exercised when necessary. - (d) Dockboards (bridge plates). (1) Portable and powered dockboards shall be strong enough to carry the load imposed on them. - (2) Portable dockboards shall be secured in position, either by being anchored or equipped with devices which will prevent their slipping. - (3) Handholds, or other effective means, shall be provided on portable dockboards to permit safe handling. - (4) Positive protection shall be provided to prevent railroad cars from being moved while dockboards or bridge plates are in position. - [44 FR 8577, Feb. 9, 1979; 44 FR [redacted postal code], Apr. 6, 1979, as amended at 49 FR [redacted postal code], Apr. 30, 1984; 54 FR [redacted postal code], June 7, 1989; 58 FR [redacted postal code], June 30, 1993; 59 FR [redacted postal code], Aug. 9, 1994; 61 FR 5510, Feb. 13, 1996] ## §1926.251 Rigging equipment for material handling. - (a) General. (1) Rigging equipment for material handling shall be inspected prior to use on each shift and as necessary during its use to ensure that it is safe. Defective rigging equipment shall be removed from service. - (2) Employers must ensure that rigging equipment: - (i) Has permanently affixed and legible identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer that indicate the recommended safe working load; - (ii) Not be loaded in excess of its recommended safe working load as prescribed on the identif…

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 01/05/2016. Order 73-5, § 296-24-293, filed 5/9/73 and Order 73-4, § 296-24-293, filed 5/7/73.] ## WAC 296-24-294 Rigging. [Order 73-5, § 296-24-294, filed 5/9/73 and Order 73-4, § 296-24-294, filed 5/7/73.] ## WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code] Wire rope. - (1) Safe loads . Whenever used in connection with work, employment, occupations or uses to which these standards are applicable, you must not subject wire rope to loads in excess of 1/5th the breaking load as given in the schedule of the cable manufacturer. Except as required in standard for material hoists. - (2) Condemned . You must discontinue use of cables when they deteriorate through rust, wear, broken wires, undue strain or other conditions to the extent of 15% of their original strength. - (3) Straps and ribbons . You must not use the strap or steel ribbon type of cable in the suspension of scaffolding. - (4) Inspections . You must perform inspection of all wire rope in use at least monthly, and all wire rope must be inspected before put into use. - (5) Fastening . You must adhere to the following methods of fastening and attaching wire rope: - (a) Sockets. The end of wire rope to be set into socket fittings held securely with molten babbitt or zinc (not lead). The wires of the cable must be frayed out and each wire bent