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Lifting electrical equipment with a crane to the third floor involves several hazards that need to be addressed to ensure safety. Here's a structured risk assessment:

Hazards:

Overloading the Crane: Using a crane beyond its rated load can cause structural failure and dropping of the load 5, 7.
- Risk: High severity, medium likelihood if not properly checked.
- Control Measures:
  - Verify the weight of the electrical equipment and compare it against the crane's load chart. Ensure the crane's capacity exceeds the load weight with an adequate safety margin 5, 7.
  - Never pick up a load greater than the capacity of your crane [1].

Unstable Ground Conditions: Soft or uneven ground can cause the crane to tip over 17, 18.
- Risk: High severity, low to medium likelihood depending on site conditions.
- Control Measures:
  - Inspect the ground for stability. Use outriggers with load-bearing floats or pads on a stable surface [2].
  - Monitor ground conditions for settling or water accumulation 17, 18.

Electrical Hazards: Contact with live electrical parts or overhead power lines can cause electrocution 1, 2.
- Risk: High severity, low likelihood if proper precautions are taken.
- Control Measures:
  - De-energize and lockout/tagout electrical sources in the vicinity of the crane operation. Ensure electrical equipment is located or enclosed so that live parts will not be exposed to accidental contact under normal operating conditions [3].
  - Maintain a safe distance from overhead power lines. Use a spotter to monitor clearance [4].

Falling Objects: Dropping the electrical equipment or other materials can cause serious injury or death [1].
- Risk: High severity, medium likelihood if load is not properly secured.
- Control Measures:
  - Ensure the load is well-secured and properly balanced in the sling or lifting device before lifting [5].
  - Use double slings on all horizontal loads over twelve feet in length, and the distance between the points where slings are attached must be sufficient to prevent the load from tipping up endwise [6].
  - Implement a drop zone and barricade the area below the lift to prevent unauthorized access.
  - Repairpersons must take care to prevent loose parts from falling or being thrown upon the floor beneath [4].

Crane Malfunction: Mechanical failure of the crane can lead to dropping the load or other accidents [5].
- Risk: High severity, low likelihood if crane is well-maintained.
- Control Measures:
  - Conduct pre-shift inspections of the crane, including hooks and latches, wire rope, electrical apparatus, and hydraulic systems [7].
  - Ensure that the crane has brakes with adjustment means to compensate for wear [8].
  - Remove the crane from service if any deficiencies are identified until they are corrected [7].

Communication Breakdown: Poor communication between the operator, signal person, and other workers can lead to accidents 6, 16.
- Risk: Medium severity, medium likelihood if communication protocols are not followed.
- Control Measures:
  - Use a designated signal person who is trained and qualified 6, 16.
  - Ensure the operator and signal person agree on hand signals or voice commands prior to the lift [9].
  - The operator's reception of signals must be by a hands-free system [9].

Instability During Lift: Sudden acceleration or deceleration of the moving load, or the load contacting obstructions, can cause instability [5].
- Risk: Medium severity, medium likelihood if not carefully controlled.
- Control Measures:
  - Ensure there is no sudden acceleration or deceleration of the moving load [5].
  - Take care that the load does not contact any obstructions [5].

Monitoring and Review:

Regularly inspect the crane and rigging equipment.
Conduct weekly documented inspections and annual certifications.
Review the lift plan before each operation and adjust as necessary.
Hold regular safety meetings to discuss crane safety and address any concerns.

Specific Recommendations:

Develop a detailed lift plan that addresses all potential hazards and control measures.
Ensure all personnel involved are properly trained and competent.
Use a checklist to verify that all safety precautions have been implemented before each lift.
Maintain clear communication channels between all team members during the lifting operation.
Ensure that the hoisting equipment is level after each move and setup 17, 18.
The operator shall have the authority to stop and refuse to handle loads until safety has been assured 17, 18.

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[1] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (Construction, Division 3, OSHA Oregon)

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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…

[2] Safety Standards for General Safety and Health Standards (Chaper 296-24 WAC)

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - (b) You must ensure that on cab-operated cranes a switch or circuit breaker of the enclosed type, with provision for locking in the open position is provided in the leads from the runway conductors. A means of opening this switch or circuit breaker must be located within easy reach of the operator. - (c) You must ensure that on floor-operated cranes, a switch or circuit breaker of the enclosed type, with provision for locking in the open position, is provided in the leads from the runway conductors. This disconnect must be mounted on the bridge or footwalk near the runway collectors. You must provide one of the following types of floor operated disconnects: - (i) Nonconductive rope attached to the main disconnect switch. - (ii) An undervoltage trip for the main circuit breaker operated by an emergency stop button in the pendant pushbutton station. - (iii) A main line contactor operated by a switch or pushbutton in the pendant pushbutton station. - (d) You must ensure that the hoisting motion of all electric traveling cranes is provided with an overtravel limit switch in the hoisting direction. - (e) You must ensure that all cranes using a lifting magnet must have a magnet circuit switch of the enclosed type with provision for locking in the open position. You must provide means for discharging the inductive load of the magnet. - Runway conductors . You must ensure that conductors of the open type mounted on the crane runway beams or overhead (sometimes known as 'runway conductors') are located or guarded so that persons entering or leaving the cab or crane footwalk normally could not come into contact with them. - Extension lamps . If a service receptacle is provided in the cab or on the bridge of caboperated cranes, it must be a grounded three-prong…

[3] Safety Standards for General Safety and Health Standards (Chaper 296-24 WAC)

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - 3. When raising or lowering the load, you must see that it will safely clear adjacent stockpiles or machinery. - 4. You must never pick up a load greater than the capacity of your crane. In case of doubt, call your foreperson. - 5. You must never do ANYTHING that is not safe. - 6. You must cooperate with your hook-on or floorperson. You and he/she are a team handling a valuable piece of equipment-Never let it become a hazard. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, .040, .050, and .060. 15-24-100 (Order 15-04), § [redacted identifier], filed 12/01/2015, effective 01/05/2016. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, chapters 43.22 and 42.30 RCW. 80-17-015 (Order 80-21), § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 11/13/80; Order 73-5, § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 5/9/73 and Order 73-4, § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 5/7/73.] ## WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code] Slings. This section applies to slings used in conjunction with other material handling equipment for the movement of material by hoisting, in employments covered by this chapter. The types of slings covered are those made from alloy steel chain, wire rope, metal mesh, natural or synthetic fiber rope (conventional three strand construction), and synthetic web (nylon, polyester, and polypropylene). [Order 76-6, § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 3/1/76.] ## WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code] Definitions. Angle of loading . The inclination of a leg or branch of a sling measured from the horizontal or vertical plane as shown in Fig. D-5: Provided, That an angle of loading of five °or less from the vertical may be considered a vertical angle of loading. Basket hitch . A sling configuration whereby the sling is passed under the load and has both ends, end a…

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - (c) Where necessary you must provide brakes with adjustment means to compensate for wear. - (d) You must ensure that the wearing surface of all brake drums or discs are smooth. - (e) All foot-brake pedals must be constructed so that the operator's foot will not easily slip off the pedal. - (f) Foot-operated brakes must be equipped with automatic means for positive release when pressure is released from the pedal. - (g) You must ensure that brakes for stopping the motion of the trolley or bridge are of sufficient size to stop the trolley or bridge within a distance in feet equal to 10% of full load speed in feet per minute when traveling at full speed with full load. - (h) If holding brakes are provided on the bridge or trolley(s), you must ensure that they do not prohibit the use of a drift point in the control circuit. - (i) You must ensure that brakes on trolleys and bridges have ample thermal capacity for the frequency of operation required by the service to prevent impairment of functions from overheating. ## Application of trolley brakes . - (a) On cab-operated cranes with cab on trolley, a trolley brake is required as specified under (4) of this section. - (b) A drag brake may be applied to hold the trolley in a desired position on the bridge and to eliminate creep with the power off. ## Application of bridge brakes . - (a) On cab-operated cranes with cab on bridge, a bridge brake is required as specified under (4) of this section. - (b) On cab-operated cranes with cab on trolley, you must use a bridge brake of the holding type. - (c) On all floor, remote and pulpit-operated crane bridge drives, you must provide a brake or noncoasting mechanical drive. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, .040, .050, and .060. 15-24-100 (Order 15-04), § 296-24-…

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ - Other ropes . You must thoroughly inspect all rope which has been idle for a period of a month or more due to shut down or storage of a crane on which it is installed before it is placed in service. You must inspect for all types of deterioration and you must ensure that the inspection is performed by an appointed person whose approval must be required for further use of the rope. You musts make available for inspection a written and dated report of the rope condition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, .040, .050, and .060. 15-24-100 (Order 15-04), § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 12/01/2015, effective 01/05/2016. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.240, chapters 43.22 and 42.30 RCW. 80-17-015 (Order 8021), § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 11/13/80; Order 73-5, § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 5/9/73 and Order 73-4, § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 5/7/73.] ## WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code] Handling the load. - (1) Size of load . You must ensure that the crane is not loaded beyond its rated load except for test purposes as provided in WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code]. ## (2) Attaching the load . - (a) You must ensure that the hoist chain or hoist rope is be free from kinks or twists and is not be wrapped around the load. - (b) The load must be attached to the load block hook by means of slings or other approved devices. - (c) You must take care to make certain that the sling clears all obstacles. ## (3) Moving the load . - (a) You must ensure that the load is well secured and properly balanced in the sling or lifting device before it is lifted more than a few inches. - (b) Before starting to hoist you must note the following conditions: - (i) Hoist rope must not be kinked. - (ii) Multiple part…

[6] Occupational Health and Safety Code

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- (a) is readily accessible to the operator, - (b) is sufficient to warn workers of the impending movement of the crane, and - (c) if it is an auditory warning device, has a distinct sound that is distinguishable from all other sounds at the work site. ## Preventing damage - 92 (1) If a boom is fitted on a mobile crane or boom truck and the crane or truck may overturn or flip backwards because of the return movement of the boom, an employer must ensure that - (a) positive boom stops are installed in the crane or truck in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, and - (b) a boom stop limit device is installed to prevent the boom from being drawn back beyond a predetermined safe boom angle. 92 (2) If a jib is attached to the boom of a mobile crane or boom truck, an employer must ensure that a jib stop device is installed in the crane or truck to prevent the jib from being drawn back over the boom. 92 (3) An employer must ensure that blocking procedures are developed to prevent the collapse or upset of any part of a derrick, mast or boom during the installation, removal or replacement of a derrick or the mast or boom section of a mobile crane or boom truck. ## Load blocks - 92.1 Despite section 88, an employer must ensure that the load blocks of a mobile crane are maintained and repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications or, if there are no manufacturer's specifications, in accordance with CSA Standard CAN/CSA Z150-98 (R2004), Safety Code on Mobile Cranes , clause [redacted address]. ## Outriggers 92.2 Despite section 88, an employer must ensure that a mobile crane equipped with outriggers is set up with the outriggers on load bearing floats or pads that are of adequate size, strength and rigidity. ## Overhead Cranes ## Electrical components and functions - 93 A bridge, jib, monorail, gantry or overhead travelling crane must meet the design requirements for electrical components and functions of - (a) CSA Standard C22.1-06, Canad…

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ ## Equipment . - (a) You must ensure that electrical equipment is located or enclosed so that live parts will not be exposed to accidental contact under normal operating conditions. - (b) You must ensure that electric equipment is protected from dirt, grease, oil, and moisture. - (c) You must ensure that guards for live parts are substantial and located so that they cannot be accidentally deformed so as to make contact with the live parts. ## Controllers . - (a) You must provide cranes not equipped with spring-return controllers or momentary contact pushbuttons with a device which will disconnect all motors from the line on failure of power and will not permit any motor to be restarted until the controller handle is brought to the 'off' position, or a reset switch or button is operated. - (b) You must provide lever operated controllers with a notch or latch which in the 'off' position prevents the handle from being inadvertently moved to the 'on' position. An 'off' detent or spring return arrangement is acceptable. - (c) You must ensure that the controller operating handle is located within convenient reach of the operator. - (d) You must ensure that as far as practicable, the movement of each controller handle is in the same general directions as the resultant movements of the load. - (e) You must ensure that the control for the bridge and trolley travel is located so that the operator can readily face the direction of travel. - (f) For floor-operated cranes, you must ensure that the controller or controllers if rope operated, automatically returns to the 'off' position when released by the operator. - (g) You must ensure that pushbuttons in pendant stations return to the off position when pressure is released by the crane operator. - (h) You must ensure…

[8] Rules for the Administration of the Oregon Safe Employment Act (Construction, Division 3, OSHA Oregon)

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Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division Oregon Administrative Rules AO 1-2019 ## (c) The operator's reception of signals must be by a hands-free system. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 1-2011, f. 2/9/11, ef. 2/9/11. ## 1926.1421 Signals - voice signals - additional requirements - (a) Prior to beginning operations, the operator, signal person and lift director (if there is one), must contact each other and agree on the voice signals that will be used. Once the voice signals are agreed upon, these workers need not meet again to discuss voice signals unless another worker is added or substituted, there is confusion about the voice signals, or a voice signal is to be changed. - (b) Each voice signal must contain the following three elements, given in the following order: function (such as hoist, boom, etc.), direction; distance and/or speed; function, stop command. - (c) The operator, signal person and lift director (if there is one), must be able to effectively communicate in the language used. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 1-2011, f. 2/9/11, ef. 2/9/11. ## 1926.1422 Signals - hand signal chart Hand signal charts must be either posted on the equipment or conspicuously posted in the vicinity of the hoisting operations. Stat. Auth.: ORS 654.025(2) and 656.726(4). Stats. Implemented: ORS 654.001 through 654.295. Hist: OR-OSHA Admin. Order 1-2011, f. 2/9/11, ef. 2/9/11. ## 1926.1423 Fall protection ## (a) Application. - (1) Paragraphs (b), (c)(3), (e) and (f) of this section apply to all equipment covered by this subpart except tower cranes. - (2) Paragraphs (c)(1), (c)(2), (d), (g), (j) and (k) of this section apply to all equipment covered by this subpart. - (3) Paragraphs (c)(4) and (h) of this section apply only to tower cranes. Division 3

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ loads. See tables given for hemp and wire ropes. - (7) Double slings . You must use double slings on all horizontal loads over twelve feet in length, and the distance between the points where slings are attached must be sufficient to prevent the load from tipping up endwise. - (8) Spreaders . You must use spreaders where there is a danger of sling ends or 'hitches' slipping together. - (9) Defective-Destroyed . You must destroy defective and unsafe slings in order to avoid possibility of their being used by mistake. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, .040, .050, and .060. 15-24-100 (Order 15-04), § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 12/01/2015, effective 01/05/2016. Order 73-5, § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 5/9/73 and Order 73-4, § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 5/7/73.] ## WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code] Guys. You must ensure that guy wires and ropes are of sufficient strength to carry the load imposed upon them and that they are securely fastened in place. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, .040, .050, and .060. 15-24-100 (Order 15-04), § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 12/01/2015, effective 01/05/2016. Order 73-5, § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 5/9/73 and Order 73-4, § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 5/7/73.] ## WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code] Thimbles. Wherever rope is permanently fastened by a single wrap to a metal object less in diameter or shortest measurement than three times the diameter of the rope, you must insert a galvanized thimble (of size intended for the rope) between the object and the loop of the rope. [Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, .040, .050, and .060. 15-24-100 (Order 15-04), § 296-24-[redacted postal code], filed 12/01/2015, effective 01/05/2016. Order 73-5, § 296…

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