Write a toolbox talk on Rigging and crane operations

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FACE/WA Fatality Assessment FATALITY NARRATIVE and Control Evaluation # Crane Rigger Killed When Struck by Falling Crane Load* Industry: Heavy construction / Crane service Task: Guiding load being lifted by crane Occupation: Crane inspector, rigger, and operator Type of Incident: Struck by falling object / crane related Release Date: November 5, 2010 Incident Date: November 25, 2008 Case No.: 08WA06001 SHARP Report No.: 71-98-2010 On November 25, 2008, a 46-year-old rigger died when he was struck by a falling load being lifted by a crane. The victim worked for a heavy construction and crane service company. He had been inspecting, rigging, and operating cranes for over 20 years and had been trained Please help us improve FACE publications by taking a 1-minute survey and certified as a crane inspector. On the day of the incident the victim was working as the rigger. The job involved moving two crane gantry legs from a staging area to a work area. Each weighed nearly 49,000 pounds. One gantry leg had been successfully picked, placed on a lowboy trailer, and then unloaded by the crane. The second gantry leg was loaded onto the trailer and moved to the work area. The victim was standing by to steady the load with his hand to keep it from swinging. As the crane picked the load off the trailer and began to swing it over to the work area, the rigging straps failed and the load fell on the victim. An investigation Incident scene determined that the rigging slings failed due to heat friction. ## Requirements ! Remove damaged synthetic web slings from service. See WAC 296-24-[redacted postal code]. ! Ensure those responsible for rigging loads when preforming overhead hoisting of material are trained and qualified. See WAC [redacted identifier]. ! Inspect rigging prior to and if necessary during the hoisting of materials or equipment. If equipment is defective, it must be taken out of service. See WAC [redacted identifier]. ! Use sling protection mate…

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# Question 3: When a tank is to be supported by a structure that falls under the scope of Subpart R, does construction of the tank also fall within the scope of Subpart R? (cont.) ## SECTION 1927.752 - SITE LAYOUT, SITE-SPECIFIC ERECTION PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE: (cont.) assembly may be made from components from more than one manufacturer. This is also reflected in the fact that 1926.753(e)(2) allows a qualified rigger to certify the capacity of an assembly instead of a manufacturer: "Components of the multiple lift rigging assembly shall be specifically designed and assembled with a maximum capacity for total assembly and for each 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.” [Emphasis added] The preamble to the final rule also shows that an assembly may be either put together from separately produced manufactured components, or obtained as a single, manufactured unit: “[t]he rigging must be certified by the qualified rigger who assembles it or the manufacturer who provides the entire assembly to ensure that the assembly can support the whole load...." (Volume 66 of the Federal Register at page 5211) The provision, then, permits a qualified rigger to assemble the multiple lift rigging from manufactured components. These may be from either single or multiple suppliers. ## Question 14: How often must the multiple lift rigging assembly be inspected? Answer: In 1926.753(c)(2), the standard requires a qualified rigger to inspect the rigging before every shift in accordance with 1926.251, Rigging equipment for material handling. Additional inspections of the rigging assembly where service conditions warrant are required under 1926.251(a)(6). Question 15: Section 1926.753(c)(1)(i) requires a pre-shift visual inspection of cranes by a competent person. Section 1926.753(c)(1)(iv) states that "the [crane] operator shall be re…

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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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WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY ⑪FACT SHEET Requirements for operating OSHA OSHA Oregon and maintaining cranes Construction - Subdivision CC Department of Consumer and Business Services ## Crane operator qualifications 1926.1427 Operator Training, Certification, and Evaluation. Employers must ensure each operator is trained, certified, and evaluated in accordance with 1926.1427 before operating equipment covered under Subdivision CC on their own. Exception: The requirements in 1926.1427 do not apply to operators of derricks, sideboom cranes, or cranes with a manufacturer-rated hoisting/lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds or less. (See "Crane standard - key requirements" for more information.) Employees who have not been certified or evaluated may only operate a crane under continuous supervision as an operator-in-training in accordance with 1926.1427(b) Operator Training. In Oregon, employees must be certified through a pre-qualification/certification training period by an accredited crane operator testing organization in accordance with 1926.1427(d), or an audited employer program in accordance with 1926.1427(e). Employees who have been trained and certified are not qualified to operate a crane on their own until they have been evaluated by the employer in accordance with 1926.1427(f) Operator Evaluation. ## Crane standard - key requirements • Ground Conditions - 1926.1402(b) Equipment must not be assembled or used unless ground conditions are firm, drained, and graded so that the equipment manufacturer's specifications for adequate support and degree of level are met. • Assembly/Disassembly Director - 1926.1404(a)(1) Assembly and disassembly must be directed by a person ("A/D director") who meets the criteria for a competent person and a qualified person, or by a competent person who is assisted by one or more qualified persons. • Qualified Rigger - 1926.1404(r)(1) When rigging is used for assembly and disassembly, the employer must ensure that the work is done …

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# STANDARD OVERVIEW (cont.) C. Controlling contractor must ensure that the worksite has adequate access and storage areas [§1926.752(c)] d. Hoisting operations must be pre-planned to reduce employee exposures to overhead loads [§1926.752(d)] 2. Allows Site-specific erection plans as substitute for certain requirements (Appendix A contains sample plans) [§1926.752(e)]. a. Safety latches on hooks activated [§1926.753(c)(5)] b. Setting joists 60'+ at/near columns in tandem [§1926.757(a)(4)] C. Landing decking on steel joists [§1926.757(e)(4)] D. $1926.753 Hoisting and rigging. 1. Crane safety: All provisions of §1926.550 apply to hoisting and rigging with the exception of §1926.550(g)(2). In addition, §1926.753(c) through (e) contain additional hoisting and rigging requirements. [§1926.753] 2. Pre-shift inspection requirements a. Pre-shift inspection must be done by a competent person [§1926.753(c)] b. Qualified rigger (rigger who is also a qualified person) must inspect the rigging prior to each shift. [§1926.753(c)(2)] 3. Responsibilities during crane operations a. Safety latches on hooks may not be deactivated unless a qualified rigger determines it is safer to place purlins and joists without them, or equivalent protection is provided in a site specific erection plan [§1926.753(c)(5)] b. The standard allows employees engaged in initial steel erection or hooking/unhooking to work under loads in some specific instances. When that occurs, the load must be rigged by a qualified rigger [§1926.753(d)] C. Operators are responsible for operations under their control and have the authority to stop and refuse to handle loads until safety has been assured [§1926.753(c)(2)(iv)] 2-2