Safety Topic - Spotter Training

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# 1926.1404-ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (APPLIES TO ALL ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS) (cont.) ## Qualified Person (cont.) 1926.1406-ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY-EMPLOYER PROCEDURES-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Scope/Application: This standard applies to power-operated equipment, when used in construction, that can hoist, lower and horizontally move a suspended load. Such equipment includes, but is not limited to: Articulating cranes (such as knuckle-boom cranes); crawler cranes; floating cranes; cranes on barges; locomotive cranes; mobile cranes (such as wheel-mounted, rough-terrain, all-terrain, commercial truck-mounted, and boom truck cranes); multi-purpose machines when configured to hoist and lower (by means of a winch or hook) and horizontally move a suspended load; industrial cranes (such as carry-deck cranes); dedicated pile drivers; service/mechanic trucks with a hoisting device; a crane on a monorail; tower cranes (such as a fixed jib, i.e., "hammerhead boom"), luffing boom and selferecting); pedestal cranes; portal cranes; overhead and gantry cranes; straddle cranes; sideboom cranes; derricks; and variations of such equipment. ## STANDARD HIGHLIGHTS - Programs, Plans and Procedures-develop procedures - Qualified Person-develop procedures Programs, Plans and Procedures 1926.1406(b)-Qualified person. Employer procedures must be developed by a qualified person. Qualified Person 1926.1406(b)-Qualified person. Employer procedures must be developed by a qualified person. ## 1926.1407-POWER LINE SAFETY (UP TO 350 KV)-ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY Scope/Application: This standard applies to power-operated equipment, when used in construction, that can hoist, lower and horizontally move a suspended load. Such equipment includes, but is not limited to: Articulating cranes (such as knuckle-boom cranes); crawler cranes; floating cranes; cranes on barges; locomotive cranes; mobile cranes (such as wheel-mounted, rough-terrain, all-terrain, commercial truck-m…

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# 1926.1404-ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (APPLIES TO ALL ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS) (cont.) ## STANDARD HIGHLIGHTS (cont.) Programs, Plans and Procedures 1926.1408(b)-Preventing encroachment/electrocution. Where encroachment precautions are required under Option (2) [20 Foot Clearance] or Option (3) [Table A Clearance] of this section [Reference paragraph (a)(2) for each option.], all of the following requirements must be met: 1926.1408(b)(1)-Conduct a planning meeting with the operator and the other workers who will be in the area of the equipment or load to review the location of the power line(s), and the steps that will be implemented to prevent encroachment/electrocution. 1926.1408(b)(4)-Implement at least one of the following measures: 1926.1408(b)(4)(ii)-A dedicated spotter who is in continuous contact with the operator. [Reference paragraph (b) (4) for specific options.] Training and Communications 1926.1408(a)(2)-Determine if any part of the equipment, load line or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), if operated up to the equipment's maximum working radius in the work zone, could get closer than 20 feet to a power line. If so, the employer must meet the requirements in Option (1) [Deenergize and Ground], Option (2) [20 Foot Clearance], or Option (3) [Table A Clearance] [Reference paragraph (a)(2) for each option.] of this section, as follows: 1926.1408(a)(2)(i)-Option (1)-Deenergize and ground. Confirm from the utility owner/operator that the power line has been deenergized and visibly grounded at the worksite. 1926.1408(b)-Preventing encroachment/electrocution. Where encroachment precautions are required under Option (2) [20 Foot Clearance] or Option (3) [Table A Clearance] of this section [Reference paragraph (a)(2) for each option.], all of the following requirements must be met: 1926.1408(b)(1)-Conduct a planning meeting with the operator and the other workers who will be in the area of the equipment or lo…

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# Backing Safety Program Prevention Measures ## Operator Training: ➤ Avoid having to backup ➤ Do walk around ➤ Be aware of blind areas - Use a spotter

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# 1926.1404-ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY-GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (APPLIES TO ALL ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY OPERATIONS) (cont.) ## Inspections and Tests (cont.) 1926.1414(e)(3)(iii-Each lift made under Sec. 1926.1414(e)(3) [Rotation Resistant Ropes] must be recorded in the monthly and annual inspection documents. Such prior uses must be considered by the qualified person in determining whether to use the rope again. ## Recordkeeping 1926.1414(a)-Original equipment wire rope and replacement wire rope must be selected and installed in accordance with the requirements of this section. Selection of replacement wire rope must be in accordance with the recommendations of the wire rope manufacturer, the equipment manufacturer, or a qualified person. 1926.1414(e)(3)(iii)-Each lift made under Sec. 1926.1414(e)(3) [Rotation Resistant Ropes] must be recorded in the monthly and annual inspection documents. Such prior uses must be considered by the qualified person in determining whether to use the rope again. ## Qualified Person 1926.1414(a)-Original equipment wire rope and replacement wire rope must be selected and installed in accordance with the requirements of this section. Selection of replacement wire rope must be in accordance with the recommendations of the wire rope manufacturer, the equipment manufacturer, or a qualified person. 1926.1414(e)(3)(i)-A qualified person must inspect the rope in accordance with Sec. 1926.1413(a) [Shift Inspection]. The rope must be used only if the qualified person determines that there are no deficiencies constituting a hazard. In making this determination, more than one broken wire in any one rope lay must be considered a hazard. 1926.1414(e)(3)(iii-Each lift made under Sec. 1926.1414(e)(3) [Rotation Resistant Ropes] must be recorded in the monthly and annual inspection documents. Such prior uses must be considered by the qualified person in determining whether to use the rope again. ## 1926.1416-OPERATIONAL Scope/Application: This standar…

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# 1926.1430-TRAINING (cont.) ## Inspections and Tests (cont.) 1926.1431(h)(5)(ii)(D)-If the load rope is slack, the hoisting system must be inspected to ensure that all ropes are properly seated on drums and in sheaves. 1926.1431(j)(1)-At each jobsite, prior to hoisting employees on the personnel platform, and after any repair or modifi- cation, 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. 1926.1431(j)(3)-After proof testing, a competent person must inspect the platform and rigging to determine if the test has been passed. If any deficiencies are found that pose a safety hazard, the platform and rigging must not be used to hoist personnel unless the deficiencies are corrected, the test is repeated, and a competent person determines that the test has been passed. (See Sec. 1926.1417 for tag-out and related requirements.) 1926.1431(j)(4)-Personnel hoisting must not be conducted until the competent person determines that the platform and rigging have successfully passed the proof test. 1926.1431(k)(12)(ii)(E)-A complete trial run must be performed to test the route of travel before employees are allowed to occupy the platform. This trial run can be performed at the same time as the trial lift required by paragraph (h) [Trial Lift and Inspection] of this section which tests the lift route. Training and Communications 1926.1431(m)-Pre-lift meeting. A pre-lift meeting must be: [Reference paragraph (m) for more information.] 1926.1431(m)(3)-Held prior to the trial lift at each new work location, and must be repeated for any employees newly assigned to the operation. 1926.1431(p)(2)-For lattice boom cranes: Clearly mark the cable (so that it can easily be seen by the operator) at a point that will give the operator sufficient time to stop the hoist to prevent two-blocking, or use a spotter who is in direct communication with the operator to inform the oper…