Write a safe work procedure for genset lifting in Hong Kong

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# Chapter 10 - Stowing and Transporting ## Hoisting Use a four point sling arrangement attached to the lifting lugs when hoisting the aerial platform. Machine damage can occur if the sling is attached anywhere else. ## AWarning The potential for an accident increases when the ae- rial platform is lifted using improper equipment and/ or lifting techniques. Death or serious injury could result from such accidents. Use proper equipment and lifting techniques when lifting the aerial platform. Know the weight of the aerial platform and the capacity of the lifting devices before hoisting. • Lifting devices include the hoist or crane, chains, straps, cables, hooks, sheaves, shackles, slings, and other hardware used to support the machine. • The empty vehicle weight is stamped on the serial number placard and is listed in Chapter 2. The user assumes all responsibility for: - Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup- porting the weight of the aerial platform. • Making sure all manufacturer's instructions and warn- ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer and/or any state or federal law are followed. Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle: 1. Properly stow the aerial platform. 2. Inspect the front lifting lugs and the rear lifting lugs (refer to Figures 10.4 and 10.5) to make sure they are free of cracks and are in good condition. There are two lugs on the rear of the chassis and two on the front. Have any damage repaired by a qualified service technician before attempting to hoist the machine. Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs Q] € Figure 10.5 - Rear of Chassis 3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose objects from the platform. 4. Connect the chains or straps to the lifting lugs using bolted shackles. Hooks that fit properly in the lugs and that have latching mechanisms to prevent them from falling out under a slack line condition may also be used. - Do not run the sling cable throug…

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- WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Crane/equipment requirements for personnel lifting. (1) Crane/equipment must meet the requirements in this part and the applicable crane/equipment ASME B30 volume in addition to the following requirements in this section. (2) The employer must not use the following cranes/equipment to lift personnel: (a) Articulating boom cranes, unless approved by the manufactur- er; (b) Cranes or equipment with pendant supported, jib type boom ex- tensions without positive stops. (3) The crane or equipment being used to hoist the personnel platform must meet the following requirements: (a) Live boom or live load capabilities allowing free fall are removed for the period of personnel lifting; (b) An operational anti two-block device or upper travel limit switch is installed on the hoisting systems; (c) On cranes and equipment with variable angle booms there is a boom angle indicator that is clearly visible to the operator; (d) Equipped with a boom hoist limiting device; (e) Cranes with a luffing jib must be equipped with: (i) A jib angle indicator, readily visible to the operator. (ii) A jib hoist limiting device. (f) Cranes with telescoping booms must have a boom length indica- tor, readable from the operator's station; (g) Articulating cranes must be equipped with a properly func- tioning automatic overload protection device. Using articulating boom cranes with suspended platforms is not allowed. The use of attached work platforms to the articulating boom crane must be approved by the crane manufacturer; (h) Has automatic brakes on the crane/equipment, so motions stop when the operating controls are released; (i) Has a holding device, such as a load hold check valve, that will prevent uncontrolled movement of the crane/equipment if a system fails, on hydraulic or pneumatic systems; (j) Has a way to prevent hydraulic or pneumatic outriggers or stabilizers, if these are a part of the crane/equipment, from retract- ing if the …

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# TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont.) ## D. Examples of PPE that employers must provide at no cost to employees. The list below provides examples of PPE items that an employer is required to provide at no cost to employees under the PPE payment rule in complying with an OSHA standard. This table is not intended to be exhaustive. EXAMPLES OF PPE FOR WHICH EMPLOYER PAYMENT IS REQUIRED WHEN USED TO COMPLY WITH AN OSHA STANDARD <table><tr><th>Metatarsal foot protection.</th></tr><tr><td>Special boots for longshoremen working logs.</td></tr><tr><td>Rubber boots with steel toes.</td></tr><tr><td>Shoe covers toe caps and metatarsal guards.</td></tr><tr><td>Non-prescription eye protection.</td></tr><tr><td>Prescription eyewear inserts/lenses for full-facepiece respirators.</td></tr><tr><td>Prescription eyewear inserts/lenses for welding and diving helmets.</td></tr><tr><td>Goggles.</td></tr><tr><td>Face shields.</td></tr><tr><td>Laser safety goggles.</td></tr><tr><td>Firefighting PPE (helmet, gloves, boots, proximity suits, full gear).</td></tr><tr><td>Hard hats / Bump Caps</td></tr><tr><td>Hearing protection.</td></tr><tr><td>Welding PPE.</td></tr><tr><td>Items used in medical/laboratory settings to protect from exposure to infectious agents (aprons, lab coats, goggles, disposable gloves, shoe covers, etc.).</td></tr><tr><td>Items used in medical/laboratory settings to protect from exposure to infectious agents (aprons, lab coats, goggles, disposable gloves, shoe covers, etc.).</td></tr><tr><td>Non-specialty gloves: • Payment is required if they are PPE, such as for protection from dermatitis, severe cuts/abrasions. • Payment is not required if they are only for keeping clean or for cold weather (with no safety or health considerations).</td></tr><tr><td>Rubber sleeves.</td></tr><tr><td>Aluminized gloves.</td></tr><tr><td>Chemical-resistant gloves/aprons/clothing.</td></tr><tr><td>Barrier creams (unless used solely for weather-related protection).</td></tr><tr><td>Rubber insulat…

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# LOCK OUT TAG OUT (LOTO) (cont.) ## LOTO STEPS Prepare for Shutdown: An authorized employee must identify the type of energy, understand the hazards of the energy, and the methods to control the energy before using the LOTO procedure. • Notify Affected Workers: Notify all affected employees that energy will be shut down and locked out for service or maintenance. • Shut down the Tool or Equipment: Shut down the tool or equipment. Follow the details provided in the lockout/tagout procedure. Many tools or equipment have complex, multistep shutdown processes, so following the directions precisely as the procedure lists them is essential. - Disconnect or Isolate the Tool or Equipment: Completely isolate the machine or equipment from its energy sources by using the appropriate energy-isolating devices. - Apply Lock(s) and Tag(s) to the Energy Isolating Device(s): Apply unique lockout/tagout devices to the power sources. - Dissipate Stored Energy: Dissipate stored and residual energy, such as that in capacitors, springs, elevated machine members, rotating flywheels, hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, or water pressure. - Check for Stored Energy: Check the tool or equipment for stored or residual energy. Testing instruments, such as voltage detectors or pressure gauges, can be used to confirm energy isolation. These instruments should be calibrated, adequately maintained, and used according to manufacturer instructions. • Restoration: Restoration is the final step in the LOTO safety and procedures. It involves inspecting the work area for completion and safety, removing LOTO devices properly, informing affected employees of equipment status, and restarting. Before restoring equipment, the work area must be inspected for completion and safety. This may involve verifying that all tools and equipment have been removed from the equipment and that the work area is clean and debris-free. ## RESOURCES Chapter 296-803 WAC-Lockout Tagout WAC [redacted identifier]-L…

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CCOHS CCHST Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail Materials Handling # Materials Handling - Slinging on Overhead Crane Hooks On this page How should be done when slinging a load onto a crane hook? What should be avoided when slinging a load? ## How should be done when slinging a load onto a crane hook? - Make sure you have the required training, qualifications, or certification as determined by your jurisdiction to operate the crane or to act as a slinger or signaller. - Visually inspect the crane before use. - Determine the weight of the load to be lifted. - Develop and follow an approved lift plan, which should outline how the load will be rigged, identifying the appropriate slings and rigging hardware for the type and weight of the load, considering the hitching method, the working load limit, and other factors that could impact the lift. - Select the right sling for each job using the manufacturer's tables. A slinger must be familiar with these tables showing the safe capacities of slings. (A slinger or rigger is the person who hooks loads onto cranes using various types of slings.) - Inspect each item of lifting equipment before and after lifts. - Tag defective slings and dispose of damaged ones. - Certain lifts may require the use of a signaller, especially when the operator's view is obstructed, during high risk lifts, or if there are other safety concerns. - Make clear signals according to standard signals. Refer to Materials Handling - Crane and Hoist Hand Signals for examples. Make sure the signaller and operator know what each signal means. - Signal the crane operator from only one designated signaler who is in charge of lift. The only exception is a stop signal. Materials Handling - Slinging on Overhead Crane Hooks CCOHS

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# Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Checklist <table><tr><th>General PPE Requirements</th><th>Yes</th><th>No</th><th>Comments</th></tr><tr><td>1. Has a hazard assessment to identify and control physical and health hazards been completed? If not, perform a hazard assessment.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>2. Have engineering and/or administrative controls been applied prior to the use of PPE? If not, apply them first if applicable and appropriate.</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>3. Has appropriate PPE that matches the hazard been identified and provided to employees for use?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>4. Has the effectiveness of the PPE program been reviewed, updated and evaluated periodically?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>5. Have employees been trained on the use and care of the PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>6. Have employees been trained on the limitations of the PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>7. Is the PPE training documented and kept on file?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>8. Are supervisors enforcing the use of required PPE?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>9. Is PPE inspected regularly and properly maintained?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>10. Is worn and damaged PPE removed from service and replaced?</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td>11. When the following type of PPE is necessary, is the employer providing and paying for the PPE as stated by the OSHA standard 1910.132? Metatarsal foot protection - Rubber boots with steel toes Non-specialty-toe footwear (i.e. steel toe shoes/boots) if the employer does not permit it to be worn off the job site Non-prescriptive eye protection Prescriptive eyewear inserts/lenses for full face respirators Goggles and face shields Firefighting PPE (i.e. helmet, boots, gloves, full gear, proximity suits, etc.) Hard hats Hearing protection Welding PPE</td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></t…

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# A Breakdown of the Major Changes in the Part L Updates <table><tr><th>Past requirements</th><th>Updated requirements</th></tr><tr><td>Certifiers must pass Washington state tests, valid for three years. Tests taken in person.</td><td>Certifiers must pass national tests, and a singular Washington State test, valid for five years. Tests may be taken at any computer when utilizing a webcam.</td></tr><tr><td>Operator must be certified. If no certification is available, the operator must be trained and evaluated.</td><td>Operator must be certified and evaluated. When there is not a certification available for a specific crane type, L&amp;I will accept the "most similar" certification.</td></tr><tr><td>A/D director must be qualified and competent, or qualified and assisted by other qualified individuals. No test requirement.</td><td>A/D director must be qualified and competent and may be assisted by other qualified individuals. Must pass test, valid for five years. (For tower cranes only, beginning Jan. 1, 2027, A/D directors must be certified by a nationally accredited testing organization).</td></tr><tr><td>Lift director must be qualified. No test requirement.</td><td>Lift director must be a qualified rigger, qualified signal person, and pass a lift director test. Qualification valid for five years.</td></tr><tr><td>Rigger has no assigned duties.</td><td>Rigger now has assigned duties including, but not limited to, inspecting the proper rigging equipment; ensuring the weight of the load and its center of gravity have been found; properly attaching the rigging to the hook; ensuring edge protection is addressed; and installing a tag line when load control is required.</td></tr><tr><td>A/D director has no assigned duties.</td><td>A/D director now has assigned duties including, but not limited to, having the authority to ensure prompt corrective measures are taken to eliminate hazards; providing direct on-site supervision; creating a site-specific plan; and performing and…

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tions and operator's manual, are readily available for use by the op- erator. (iii) Where rated capacities are available at the control station only in electronic form and failure occurs that makes the rated ca- pacities inaccessible, the operator must immediately cease operations or follow safe shut-down procedures until the rated capacities (in electronic or other form) are available. (5) Safety devices and operational aids. (a) The employer must ensure that safety devices and operational aids that are part of the original equipment are maintained in accord- ance with manufacturer procedures. The employer must immediately cease operations or follow safe shut-down procedures in the event safety de- vices or operational aids fail. A qualified person must evaluate and determine if an alternative plan is an option, if the equipment manu- facturer and chapter 296-155 WAC, Part L, both allows. (b) Anti two-blocking. The employer must ensure that cranes COV- ered by this section manufactured after the effective date of this standard must have either an anti two-block device that meets the re- quirements of WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] (4) (e), or is designed so that, in the event of a two-block situation, no damage or load failure will occur (for example, by using a power unit that stalls in response to a two- block situation). (6) Operator qualifications. (a) Prior to being allowed to operate the crane/equipment, the employer must train each operator on the safe operation of the type of crane/equipment the operator will be using. (b) The operator must be evaluated in accordance with WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] (3), prior to operating a crane/equipment. The employer must document the evaluation, and it must specify each crane/equipment type for which the operator meets the requirements of this section. (7) A qualified signal person that meets the requirements in WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] must be provided in each of the following situations…

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# OSHA QUICK CARD™ ## Protect Yourself Construction Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ## Eye and Face Protection - Safety glasses or face shields are worn any time work operations can cause foreign objects to get in the eye. For example, during welding, cutting, grinding, nailing (or when working with concrete and/or harmful chemi- cals or when exposed to flying particles). Wear when exposed to any electrical hazards, including working on energized electrical systems. - Eye and face protectors - select based on anticipated hazards. ## Foot Protection - Construction workers should wear work shoes or boots with slip-resistant and puncture-resistant soles. • Safety-toed footwear is worn to prevent crushed toes when working around heavy equipment or falling objects. - Hand Protection - Gloves should fit snugly. - Workers should wear the right gloves for the job (examples: heavy-duty rubber gloves for concrete work; welding gloves for welding; insulated gloves and sleeves when exposed to electrical hazards). - Head Protection • Wear hard hats where there is a potential for objects falling from above, bumps to the head from fixed objects, or of accidental head contact with electrical hazards. - Hard hats - routinely inspect them for dents, cracks or deterioration; replace after a heavy blow or electrical shock; maintain in good condition. - Hearing Protection - Use earplugs/earmuffs in high noise work areas where chainsaws or heavy equipment are used; clean or replace earplugs regularly. For more complete information: Occupational OSHA Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor www.osha.gov (800) 321-OSHA OSHA 3260-09N-05

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# GENERAL CRANE SAFETY Date Posted: 05/12/2025 ## General Crane Safety Cranes are incredibly versatile, powerful, and vital pieces of equipment on a construction site. They can handle many heavy-lifting tasks, which can save time and energy on a project. However, they can also be incredibly dangerous, as they can lift heavy loads over large project areas, require workers to perform work at great heights, and pose a risk of electrocution. It's crucial for employees working with and around cranes to understand the hazards of moving parts and rigging loads. Many different types of cranes play an essential role in lifting heavy loads. Regardless of which piece of equipment is being used, there are general safety rules regarding the maintenance and operation of cranes that should always be followed. ## HAZARDS OF WORKING AROUND CRANES It has been reported that approximately 40 construction workers die each year due to crane accidents. To ensure safety, cranes with a lifting capacity of over 2,000 pounds are regulated, and their operators must be certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). Companies that use cranes are legally responsible for any injuries, damages, or harm caused to workers, bystanders, and structures. • Striking injuries from moving equipment, raising, or dropping loads. • Crushing injuries from equipment overturning, breaking, or rigging failures. • Falls from performing work at heights. • Electrocution from contact with overhead power lines. ## BEFORE MOVING A LOAD Before lifting a load, it is crucial that all individuals involved have a clear understanding of their respective roles, the potential hazards related to rigging and hoisting, and how to perform the lift safely to avoid any injuries or fatalities. Consider the following general requirements before initiating a lift: • All operators should be qualified and certified by WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code]. - Check first for overhead obst…

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# RIGGING SAFETY Date Published: 05/15/2025 # Rigging Safety It is crucial to properly rig and secure loads as poorly rigged loads may become unbalanced and fall, causing severe consequences. Additionally, rigging hardware may fail under excessive loads, which can also be catastrophic. Certain training and experience are required to rig a load. A qualified rigger is necessary during any hoisting activity used for the assembly or disassembly of a crane. They are also required whenever a worker is engaged in hooking, unhooking, guiding a load, or making an initial connection of a load to a component or structure within the fall zone. Note: Fall zone means the area (including but not limited to the area directly beneath the load) in which it is reasonably foreseeable that partially or completely suspended materials could fall in the event of an accident. ## WHAT IS RIGGING? to Rigging is the process of fastening a load to a lifting device, such as a crane. In order to rig a load properly, riggers need to be able to make calculations determine the weight of the load and the best method to use for rigging it. This may involve using ropes, chains, slings, shackles, lifting attachments, or other equipment. To prevent dangerous movement of the load during transportation, a tagline may be used to control it. Finally, the load will be safely landed. ## RIGGING HAZARDS The following are some hazards with rigging a load: • An improperly rigged load may cause a failure in the rigging equipment and thus cause the load to drop. • Failure to rig the load to its center of gravity may cause the load to be hoisted unlevel, add extra strain to the rigging, and, in some cases, cause the load to fall out of the rigging. • An improperly - rigged load may add strain/force to the load and cause damage to the load. • Hands or fingers can get injured by pinch points when taking up the strain of the rigging or when landing loads. ## GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RIGGING • Ensur…

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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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WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Cranes/equipment with a rated hoisting/lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds or less. For all cranes/equipment with a maximum manufacturer-rated hoisting/lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds or less: (1) This part and the following sections apply: WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Scope; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Definitions; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Signal person qualifications; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Rigger qualifications; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] (34), (36), (37), (42), (44), (45), (58), and (66), Gen- eral requirements; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code], aside from (4) (c) (ii), (4) (e), and (5) (g), Duties of assigned personnel; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Assembly, disassembly, or reconfiguration; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Rope; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Inspections; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Signals; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] Power line safety; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] (7), Mobile cranes- General; WAC 296-155-[redacted postal code] (5), Mobile cranes Operations; WAC [redacted identifier] Tower cranes; WAC [redacted identifier] Overhead/bridge and gantry cranes; WAC [redacted identifier] Derricks. (2) Prior to utilizing a crane/equipment inside of or on a multi- level building, the following must be reviewed and acknowledged as ac- ceptable by a RPE: (a) The engineering of the structural support of the crane/equip- ment; (b) The methods to prevent the crane/equipment from inadvertently moving while hoisting a load; and (c) The equipment base, structural supports, and connection points provide adequate support with applied torsional and overturning moments, and horizontal and vertical forces. (3) Components and configuration. The employer must ensure that: (a) The selection of components and the configuration of the crane/equipment which affects the capacity or safe operation of the crane/equipment, complies with either the: (i) Man…