Attachment 0010 - Appendix D.pdf

APPENDIX D: SAFETY

APPENDIX D

1. SAFETY REGULATIONS. Work performed on Government property shall be in conformance with applicable Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10, 70, and 241: State laws and the following:

1.1 The contractor shall comply with specific activity safety regulations contained in Section H of this contract.

1.2 The contractor shall comply with specific activity regulations pertaining to crane safety and operation (including allowable crane access routes and ground loading limitations). No vehicular loading (including mobile cranes or trucks) shall exceed the H20-S16 Highway Loading (the H20 indicating a maximum of 20 tons per truck or crane and the S16 indicating a maximum of 32,000 pounds per axle of semi-trailer) when transporting over activity roadways. The contractor shall allow spot checks of crane operations by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 Government safety and health inspectors, and any explicit or implicit approvals, do not relieve the contractor of an obligation to comply with all applicable safety regulations. The Government will investigate all complaints of unsafe or unhealthful working conditions received in writing from contractor employees, federal civilian employees, or military personnel.

2. CRANES ENTERING GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. If Mobile cranes are required, the Contractor is required to submit a Contractor Mobile Crane Entry Package for review and approval in accordance with special contract requirements of this solicitation. Following approval of the Mobile Crane Entry Package, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer no less than 2 working days in advance of the intent to bring a contractor-operated crane onto Government property. The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when crane entry onto Government property is scheduled during back-shift, weekend, or holiday hours of operation. All entries shall be through a prearranged entry point (e.g., truck inspection station).

3. EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. The contractor shall comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and limitations for erection and operation of cranes and hoists used in support of the work. Erection of a crane(s) used to assemble the crane under this contract shall be performed under the supervision of a person experienced in erection and operation of these crane(s). All testing shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommended procedures.

4. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE). All contractor employees shall wear the appropriate PPE (e.g.

protective footwear, protective gloves, hard hats/hard caps, reflective safety vests, safety glasses, hearing protection, body harnesses and lanyards) when on the Government job-site. All construction/crane erection areas are considered hard hat areas.

The identification and analysis of personnel hazards shall be documented in the accident prevention plan and activity hazard analysis.

5. EQUIPMENT USAGE. Only equipment and/or vehicles designed to perform the intended work are authorized for use by contractor personnel. Contractor cranes being operated on Government property shall comply with the requirements contained in the “Mobile Cranes and Articulating Boom Cranes” paragraph in this section.

6. AUDITS OF OPERATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. The Government reserves the right to perform audits to ensure contractor operations and equipment brought onto Government property conforms to the requirements of the contract.

a. Certificate of Compliance. Contractor cranes (or alternate machines used to lift loads by rigging gear) being operated on Government property shall have a completed certificate of compliance (a blank form is provided in Enclosure (1)) posted in a conspicuous place on or in the cab of the crane/vehicle to which it pertains. The certificate of compliance shall state that the crane (or alternate machines used to lift loads by rigging gear) meets all applicable 29 CFR 1926 regulations and cite the applicable ASME B30 / ANSI standard. The certificate of compliance shall remain posted on the crane while the crane is on Government property. When a crane, such as truck mounted crane, on Base property is not intended for use, the Contractor shall tag out the crane controls for this equipment.

b. Crane Records. Cranes used by a contractor shall have in the cab of the crane a “summary sheet” of all pertinent documentation, such as inspection records; crane manufacturer operating manual, including crane equipped operator aids;

crane log book that records operating hours; and all crane inspections, tests, maintenance, and repair records. The crane records referenced in the “summary sheet” shall be located at the contractor’s job-site office. A copy of the crane’s load rating chart shall be located in the cab.

c. Rigging Certification. Provide written certification that the contractor provided rigging gear used at the job-site meets all applicable 29 CFR 1926 regulations and cite the applicable ASME B30 standard.

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d. Crane Operator Qualification Documentation. The contractor shall certify that contractor personnel operating cranes on Government property are qualified and trained to operate the crane to be used, are qualified to perform the assigned work, and have passed a practical operating examination for the specific type of crane being operated. The contractor shall also certify that all of its crane operators have been trained not to bypass safety devices (e.g., anti-two-block devices) during lifting operations.

7. CONTRACTOR AND OTHER NON-GOVERNMENT OWNED WEIGHT HANDLING EQUIPMENT

7.1 Contractor Operated Cranes (and Multi-Purpose Machines, MHE, and Construction Equipment When Used as Cranes to Lift Suspended Loads) and Rigging Equipment. Non-Government owned cranes, multi-purpose machines, MHE, and construction equipment are frequently used on Government property to lift suspended loads. Rigging equipment may be used with these machines or by itself in contractor weight handling operations. These cranes and equipment can be from a variety of sources and are generally incidental to construction contracts, ship repair contracts, demolition contracts, maintenance and other service contracts, and deliveries of supplies and equipment. Numerous organizations, including tenant activities, ships, and supply departments have contracting authority and often the need for cranes is not anticipated when contract documents are written.

The following requirements apply to any contracted work utilizing cranes (and multi-purpose machines, MHE, and construction equipment used to lift loads suspended by rigging gear) and to all rigging equipment used in weight handling operations at a government activity. These requirements do not apply to shipboard cranes or rigging equipment. These requirements also do not apply to: commercial truck mounted and articulating boom cranes used solely to deliver material and supplies where the lift consists of moving materials and supplies (not prefabricated components, structural steel, or components of a systems-engineered metal building) from a truck or trailer to the ground; to cranes installed on mechanic’s trucks that are utilized solely in the repair of shore-based equipment; to cranes that enter the activity but are not used for lifting; nor other machines not used to lift loads suspended by rigging equipment. However, WHE accidents shall be reported in accordance with paragraphs 7.1.h and 7.1.i.

Government activity (i.e., host activity) commanding officers shall promulgate the following minimum requirements to tenants and contracting officers for inclusion in contracts, statements of work, purchase orders, etc.

a. Require the contractor to comply with specific activity regulations pertaining to crane safety and operation (including allowable access routes and ground loading limitations), and to notify the contracting officer, in advance, of any cranes entering the activity or of any multi-purpose machines, MHE, or construction equipment that may be used in a crane-like application to lift suspended loads. Require the contractor to comply with applicable ANSI or ASME standards (e.g., ASME B30.5 for mobile cranes, ASME B30.22 for articulating boom cranes, ASME B30.3 for tower cranes, and ASME B30.8 for floating cranes, ASME B30.9 for slings, ASME B30.16 for overhead hoists, ASME B30.20 for below-the-hook lifting devices, ASME B30.21 for manually lever-operated hoists, ASME B30.26 for rigging hardware, ASME B30. ANSI/ITSDF B56.6 for rough terrain forklifts, ANSI A10.31 for digger derricks, ANSI A92.2 for aerial lifts/platforms with hoists or “sign trucks”, ASSE A10.22 for personnel hoists). For cranes, machines, and rigging equipment at government activities in foreign countries, the cranes, machines, and rigging equipment shall comply with the appropriate host nation safety standards. For floating cranes and barge-mounted mobile cranes, require a third party certification from an OSHA accredited organization (or a third party certification from a state accredited organization for those states with OSHA approved state plans), a load indicating device, a wind speed indicating device, and a marine type list and trim indicator readable in one-half degree increments. Third party certification is not required for floating cranes and barge-mounted mobile cranes at government activities in foreign countries.

b. Require a certificate of compliance from the contractor (Enclosure 1, figure P-1) that the crane (or other machine if used to lift suspended loads) and the rigging equipment meet applicable OSHA and ANSI/ASME regulations (with the contractor citing which OSHA and ANSI/ASME regulations are applicable, e.g., cranes/multi- purpose machines used in cargo transfer shall comply with 29 CFR 1917; cranes/multi-purpose machines used in construction, demolition, or maintenance shall comply with 29 CFR 1926; cranes/multi-purpose machines used in shipbuilding, ship repair, or shipbreaking shall comply with 29 CFR 1915; aerial lifts/platforms (sign trucks) with hoists shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.453 and ANSI A92.2; personnel hoists shall comply with 29 CFR 1926.552 and ASSE A10.22; slings shall comply with ASME B30.9;

rigging hardware shall comply with ASME B30.26). For cranes (or other machines used to lift suspended loads) and rigging equipment at government activities in foreign countries, the contractor shall certify that the crane (or other machine) and the rigging equipment conform to the appropriate host nation safety standards. The contractor shall also certify that all of its crane (or other machine) safety devices are enabled and functioning properly, that all personnel working on the government activity job site have been trained to not stand under or in the fall zone of a suspended load unless specifically allowed by USACE EM 385-1-1, and that operators have been trained to not bypass safety devices (e.g., anti-two block devices, LMI’s) during lifting operations. Require that the certifications be available on the crane or in the contractor’s on-site office for rigging operations.

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c. For mobile cranes, commercial truck mounted cranes, and articulating boom cranes with OEM rated capacities of greater than 2000 pounds, require that the crane operator be designated as qualified by a source that qualifies crane operators (i.e., a union, a government agency, or an organization that tests and qualifies crane operators). Proof of current qualification shall be provided. Operators of cranes used in construction at activities under US jurisdiction shall follow the qualification and certification requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1427. For government activities in foreign countries, follow host nation requirements as applicable in lieu of the CFR.

d. Require the contractor to certify (Enclosure 1, figure P-1) that the operator is qualified and trained for the operation of the crane or machine to be used.

e. For multi-purpose machines, MHE, and construction equipment used to lift loads suspended by rigging equipment, require proof of authorization from the machine OEM that the machine is capable of making lifts of loads suspended by rigging equipment. Written approval from a qualified registered professional engineer, after a safety analysis is performed, is allowed in lieu of the OEM’s approval. Require the contractor to demonstrate that the equipment is properly configured to make such lifts and is equipped with a load chart.

Note: MHE attachments covered by and used in accordance with NAVSEA SW023-AH- WHM-010 have been pre-approved for use with all MHE. These attachments are exempt from the OEM authorization requirement above.

f. Require that all hooks used on cranes, hoists, other machines, and rigging gear shall have self-closing latches or the throat opening shall be "moused" (secured with wire, rope, heavy tape, etc.) or otherwise secured to prevent the attached item from coming free of the hook under a slack condition. The following exceptions apply and shall be approved by the contractor’s technical organization: items where the hook throat is fully obstructed and not available for manual securing;

and lifts where securing the hook throat increases the danger to personnel, such as forge shop, dip tank, or underwater work.

g. Require a critical lift plan for each of the following lifts: lifts over 75 percent of the capacity of the crane, hoist, or other machine (lifts over 50 percent of the capacity of a barge-mounted mobile crane’s hoists) at any radius of lift; lifts involving more than one crane, hoist, or other machine; lifts of personnel (lifts of personnel suspended by rigging equipment from multi-purpose machines, MHE, or construction equipment shall not be permitted); lifts made in the vicinity of overhead power lines (see subparagraph (7); erection of cranes; lifts of submerged or partially submerged objects. (For exceptions (see subparagraphs (8 - 10)), lifts involving binding conditions; lifts of hazardous materials; (For exceptions (see subparagraph (11)); and lifts involving non-routine rigging or operation, sensitive equipment, or unusual safety risks. The plan shall include the following as applicable:

(1) The size and weight of the load to be lifted, including crane (or other machine) equipment and rigging equipment that add to the weight. The OEM's maximum load capacities for the entire range of the lift shall also be provided.

(2) The lift geometry, including the crane (or other machine) position, boom length and angle, height of lift, and radius for the entire range of the lift. Applies to both single and multiple-crane/machine lifts.

(3) A rigging plan, showing the lift points, rigging equipment, and rigging procedures.

(4) The environmental conditions under which lift operations are to be stopped.

(5) For lifts of personnel, the plan shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1431. For government activities in foreign countries, follow host nation requirements as applicable in lieu of the CFR.

(6) For barge mounted mobile cranes, barge stability calculations identifying crane placement/footprint; barge list and trim based on anticipated loading; and load charts based on calculated list and trim specific to the barge the crane is mounted on. The amount of list and trim shall be within the crane OEM’s requirements.

(7) For lifts in the vicinity of overhead power lines (i.e., if any part of the crane or other machine, including the fully extended boom of a telescoping boom crane or machine, or the load could approach the distances noted in NAVFAC P-307 figure 10-3 during a proposed operation), the plan shall demonstrate compliance with 29 CFR 1926.1408-1411.

For government activities in foreign countries, follow host nation requirements as applicable in lieu of the CFR.

(8) Removal of valves, rotors, pipes, etc., from dip tanks for cleaning or coating purposes.

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(9) Lifting boats of known weight from the water if the boats are of open design with bilge compartments accessible for visual inspection; the boats have label plates indicating weights; and the boats have pre-determined lifting points established by the OEM or the activity engineering organization.

(10) Lifting submerged or partially submerged objects that meet the following criteria: the object is verified to not contain fluid in pockets and/or voids that is unaccounted for in the weight of the object; the object is verified or known to not be stuck by suction or adhesion by corrosion, marine growth, excessive surface tension, mud, etc.; and the object is verified to be clear of obstructions, such as other objects in the water, or underwater cables.

(11) Hazardous materials, e.g., poisons, corrosives, and highly volatile substances. This does not include palletized unit loads of ordnance, nor materials such as oxygen, acetylene, propane, diesel fuel, or gasoline in cans, or tanks that are properly secured in racks or stands designed for lifting and transporting by crane.

h. Require the contractor to notify the contracting officer as soon as practical, but not later than four hours, after any WHE accident. (See definition in section 7.5) Require the contractor to secure the accident site and protect evidence until released by the contracting officer. Require the contractor to conduct an investigation to establish the root cause(s) of any WHE accident, near miss, or unplanned occurrence. Crane operations shall not proceed until the cause is determined and corrective actions have been implemented to the satisfaction of the contracting officer. The contractor shall certify (Enclosure 1, figure P-1) that the operators, riggers and company officials are aware of the actions required in the event of an accident as specified in the contract.

i. Require the contractor to provide the contracting officer a report for an accident or near miss within 30 days using the appropriate form provided, (Enclosure 1 or Enclosure 2), consisting of a summary of circumstances, an explanation of causes(s), photographs (if available), and corrective actions taken. These notifications and reporting requirements are in addition to those promulgated by OPNAVINST 5100.23 and related command instructions.

j. Require the contractor to certify (Enclosure 1, figure P-1) that signal persons employed in construction work are qualified in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1428. For government activities in foreign countries follow host nation requirements as applicable in lieu of the CFR.

k. Require the contractor to certify (Enclosure 1, figure P-1) that the riggers are qualified to perform the work by either signing a statement of compliance, providing proof of successful completion of a rigging apprenticeship by a union or other organization providing apprenticeship training, or proof of successful completion of training courses from a recognized source such as a trade union, a government agency, or an organization that tests and qualifies riggers.

l. The following additional documentation is required for contracts involving tower cranes:

(1) Foundation design and requirements.

(2) Installation instructions.

(3) Assembly and disassembly instructions including climbing/jumping instructions if applicable.

(4) Operating manual, limitations, and precautions.

(5) Periodic inspection and maintenance requirements.

For tower cranes at government activities in foreign countries, the tower cranes shall comply with the appropriate host nation safety standards and industry consensus safety standards (e.g., EN or ISO standards).

m. The following additional requirements apply to contracts involving work on telecommunication towers or with personnel hoists on telecommunication towers:

(1) Base mounted drum hoists used in communication tower work shall comply with TIA-1019, TIA-222G, ASME B30.7, and 29 CFR 1926.552 and 29 CFR 1926.553. For government activities in foreign countries, follow host nation requirements as applicable in lieu of the CFR.

(2) When used for hoisting personnel, base mounted drum hoists shall comply with OSHA Instruction CPL 02-01- 056; National Association of Tower Erectors standard “Base Mounted Hoist Mechanism Design Use Standard for Lifting Personnel While Working on Telecommunication Structures”; ANSI/ASSE A10.22; and AMSE B30.23 (or equivalent host nation safety standards for government activities in foreign countries).

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(3) The use of a pickup truck or any other equipment besides a base mounted drum hoist for hoisting materials and/or personnel is prohibited.

(4) Rough-terrain forklifts, bulldozers, and similar equipment may be utilized for towing and anchorage purposes of guys. The use of such equipment for trolley/tag and load lines is prohibited, with the exception of using construction equipment for the sole purpose of anchorage that will not be moved during operations.

(5) Rigging gear utilized in communication tower work shall comply with the applicable ASME/OSHA standards.

Operator, signal person, and rigger qualifications shall be in accordance with OSHA standards and this section. For government activities in foreign countries, follow host nation requirements as applicable in lieu of the CFR or ASME standards.

n. For construction contracts, follow the Unified Facilities Guide Specification UFGS-01 35 26 and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM-385-1-1 in lieu of paragraphs 7.1.a through 7.1.g, 7.1.j through 7.1.m, and Enclosures 1 and 2, figures P-1 and P-2.

7.2 Contracting Officer Responsibilities

a. The contracting officer shall include the minimum requirements of paragraph 7.1 in contracts, ensure compliance with contract requirements, provide oversight of contractor crane and rigging operations, and provide oversight of contractor accident investigations and corrective actions. The degree of oversight shall be based upon the risk to personnel and property; however, oversight shall be performed at least once and the minimum periodicity shall be not more than every 30 days. When critical lifts are involved, oversight periodicity shall be not more than every 14 days. Enclosure 2, figure P-2, provides a checklist that shall be used during oversight of contractor crane and rigging operations. Copies of Enclosure 2, figure P- 2, shall be kept on file for one year. Personnel performing oversight shall complete the Contractor Crane Awareness training course in section 7 of the NAVFAC P-307 or the NAVFAC 40- hour Contract Hazard Awareness Training Course.

b. The contracting officer shall notify the host activity of any WHE accident upon notification by the contractor.

Additionally, the contracting officer shall notify the Navy Crane Center, by e-mail (m_nfsh_ncc_accident@navy.mil), of an accident involving a fatality, in-patient hospitalization, overturned crane, collapsed boom, or any other major damage to the crane or adjacent property as soon as possible, preferably within 8 hours of notification by the contractor. For all other accidents, notify the Navy Crane Center as soon as practical but no later than three working days after the accident.

c. The contracting officer shall provide the Navy Crane Center and host activity a copy of every accident and near miss report, regardless of severity, upon receipt from the contractor. These requirements are in addition to any notification and reporting requirements promulgated in OPNAVINST 5100.23 and command instructions. When the contracting office is not in the local area, the contracting officer shall designate a local representative to ensure compliance with the above noted requirements. The contracting officer or designated weight handling representative shall sign all crane and rigging accident and near miss reports to indicate that they are satisfied that the contractor's investigation and corrective action are sufficient.

d. For construction contracts, the forms in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM-385- 1-1 are acceptable in lieu of Enclosure 2, figure P-2.

7.3 Host Activity Responsibilities. The host activity shall ensure that contracts contain the above requirements, concur with the contracting officer’s oversight plan, ensure that the oversight plan is being carried out, and provide oversight of contractor accident and near miss investigations and corrective actions.

7.4 Other Non-Government Owned Cranes and Rigging Equipment at Government Activities.

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7.4.1 Rented or Leased Cranes or Other WHE Operated by Government or BOS Contractors and Cranes and Rigging Equipment Owned and Operated by BOS Contractors and by Contractors Engaged in NAVSEA OP-5 Operations in the United States and its Territories. Cranes shall be inspected, load tested, and certified to the requirements of section 4 of the NAVFAC P- 307 prior to use (except for NAVFAC P-307 appendix E hook NDT requirements). Other WHE shall be inspected, tested, and marked in accordance with NAVFAC P-307 section 14 requirements. For third party certified mobile cranes that cannot be load tested to the specified overload tests of the NAVFAC P-307 due to OEM restrictions or designs that prevent periodic overload tests, the cranes shall be down rated to 90 percent of the OEM's rated capacity (80 percent for non-mobile cranes) and tested to the requirements of the NAVFAC P-307. For long term-leases (over 4 months) and for BOS contractor owned cranes, the NAVFAC P-307 maintenance and inspection requirements of section 3 and appendix E hook NDT requirements shall also apply.

Additionally, an equipment history file in accordance with NAVFAC P-307 section 5, containing those documents required by sections 3 and 4 and their applicable appendices, shall be maintained on each crane. These history files shall be retained for one year after the end of the lease (seven years if the crane is involved in a crane or rigging accident). These requirements shall be included in applicable contracts. See NAVFAC P-307 paragraph 4.8 for third party certification requirements.

Crane operators shall be licensed/qualified in accordance with the requirements of NAVFAC P-307 section 8 (this includes BOS contractor personnel). Crane operations and accident reporting shall be in accordance with NAVFAC P-307 sections 9, 10, and 12 (BOS contractor crane and rigging accidents shall be treated and reported as Navy crane and rigging accidents). Rigging equipment and usage practices shall be in accordance with NAVFAC P-307 section 14.

7.5 ACCIDENTS, NEAR MISSES, AND UNPLANNED OCCURRENCES

7.5.1 General. In addition to the investigation and reporting requirements of OPNAVINST 5102.1, activities shall investigate and report weight handling accidents, near misses, and unplanned occurrences in accordance with this section. Such investigations are a significant element of an accident prevention program. Activities shall promptly investigate all suspected accidents commensurate with the seriousness/severity of the event. The investigation process provides an opportunity for activities to identify causal information and to develop meaningful corrective actions to prevent similar events from recurring.

An additional method of identifying process deficiencies that could lead to an accident is by way of an effective monitor program (see section 2 of the NAVFAC P-307). This section focuses on the reporting of weight handling accidents or near accidents and distinguishes the differences between accidents, near misses, and unplanned occurrences.

7.5.2 Categories. There are two general categories of accidents as defined below. Crane accidents are those that occur during operation of a category 1, 2, 3, or 4 crane. Rigging accidents are those that occur when gear and equipment identified in NAVFAC P-307 section 14 is used by itself in a weight handling operation, i.e., without category 1 through 4 cranes, or when NAVFAC P-307 section 14 gear is used with multi-purpose machines, MHE (e.g., forklifts), and equipment covered by NAVFAC P-300 in a weight handling operation. In addition, accidents that occur during the operation of entertainment hoists (see section 13 of the NAVFAC P-307) shall be reported as rigging accidents.

7.5.3 Significant Accident. A significant accident is an accident that typically has a greater potential to result in serious injury or substantial property damage. The following accident types are considered significant accidents: injuries (regardless of severity), overloads, dropped loads, two-blocks, crane derailments, or contact with overhead electrical power lines. Other types of accidents that result in OPNAV Class A, B, C, or D reporting thresholds for material property damage are also considered significant accidents.

7.5.4 Crane Accidents. For the purpose of this definition, it is assumed there is an "operating envelope" around any crane. The operating envelope consists of any of the following elements:

a. The crane (exception: a crane being operated in transit as defined in appendix A of the NAVFAC P-307).

b. The operator.

c. The riggers, signal persons, and crane walker.

d. Other personnel involved in the operation (supervisor, mechanic, tagline handler, engineer, etc.).

e. The rigging gear between the hook and the load.

f. The load.

g. The crane’s supporting structure (ground, rail, etc.).

h. The lift procedure.

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7.5.5 Definition. A crane accident occurs when any of the elements in the crane operating envelope fails to perform correctly during a crane operation (see appendix A of the NAVFAC P-307), including operation during maintenance or testing, resulting in any of the following:

a. Personnel injury or death. (Minor injuries that are inherent in any industrial operation, including strains and repetitive motion related injuries, shall be reported by the normal personnel injury reporting process of the activity in lieu of these requirements.)

b. Material or equipment damage.

c. Dropped load (includes any part of the load or rigging gear and any item lifted with the load or rigging gear).

d. Derailment.

e. Two-blocking.

f. Overload (includes load tests when the nominal test load is exceeded).

g. Collision (avoidable contact between the load, crane, and/or other objects). Avoidable contact is defined as contact that would have been prevented with proper lift planning and execution. Simply briefing that contact will occur is not sufficient.

Note: Items c, d, e, f, and g are considered accidents even though no material damage or injury occurs.

7.5.6 Exceptions.

a. A component failure (e.g., motor burnout, gear tooth failure, bearing failure) shall be considered an accident only if damage to the load or another crane component occurs as a result of the failure.

b. An accident involving a mobile crane (cat 1 or 4) that is configured for transit is considered an unplanned occurrence and shall be reported in accordance with paragraph 7.5.16

7.5.7 Rigging Accidents. For the purpose of this definition, it is assumed there is an “operating envelope” around any rigging or other NAVFAC P-307 section 14 equipment operation, and inside the envelope are the following:

a. Rigging gear or miscellaneous equipment identified in NAVFAC P-307 section 14.

b. The user of the gear or equipment (including operators of multi-purpose machines, MHE, and construction equipment)

c. Other personnel involved in the operation (supervisor, mechanic, tagline handler, etc.).

d. The load.

e. The gear or equipment’s supporting structure (padeyes, ship’s structure, building structure, etc.).

f. The load’s rigging path.

g. The rigging or lift procedure.

7.5.8 Definition. A rigging accident occurs when any of the elements in the operating envelope fails to perform correctly during a rigging operation (see appendix A of the NAVFAC P-307) resulting in any of the following:

a. Personnel injury or death. (Minor injuries that are inherent in any industrial operation, including strains and repetitive motion related injuries, shall be reported by the normal personnel injury reporting process of the activity in lieu of these requirements.)

b. Material or equipment damage that requires the damaged item to be repaired because it can no longer perform its intended function. This does not include superficial damage such as scratched paint, minor lagging damage, or normal wear on rigging gear.

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c. Dropped load (Includes any part of the load or rigging gear and any item lifted with the load or rigging gear).

d. Two-blocking of cranes and powered hoists identified in NAVFAC P-307 section 14.

e. Overload (Includes load tests when the test load tolerance is exceeded).

Note: Items c, d, and e are considered accidents even though no material damage or injury occurs.

7.5.9 Exception. A component failure (e.g., motor burnout, gear tooth failure, bearing failure) shall be considered an accident only if damage to the load or another component occurs as a result of the failure.

7.5.10 Action. Upon having an accident or having seen evidence of damage (suspected accident), the crane team, riggers, equipment users, etc., shall stop all operations and notify immediate supervisor(s). If there is impending danger to the equipment or personnel, place the crane and/or load in a safe position prior to notifying supervision. Ensure the accident scene is secured and undisturbed so as to facilitate the investigation. The supervisor shall review the situation and take any further emergency action, including stopping production work or other operations that could aggravate the situation. The supervisor shall notify management personnel as well as the activity safety office.

7.5.11 Initial Accident Notification. For accidents involving a fatality, inpatient hospitalization, overturned crane, collapsed boom, or any other major damage to the crane, load, or adjacent property, notify the Navy Crane Center by e-mail (m_nfsh_ncc_accident@navy.mil) as soon as practical but not later than eight hours following the accident. Notification for all other accidents shall be made as soon as practical but no later than three working days after the accident. Initial notification shall include the following:

a. Name and UIC of the activity responsible for the accident

b. Contact information (name/phone and email)

c. Date and location of the accident

d. A brief description of the accident

e. Accident type and crane type (Navy identification number if known)

f. description of any injuries or damage associated with the accident

7.5.12 Accident Investigation and Reporting. For each suspected accident, activities shall promptly perform an investigation.

Activities shall prepare a crane and rigging accident report, Enclosure 3, and forward a copy to the Navy Crane Center (Code 06) within 30 days of the accident. The activity that is responsible for the weight handling operation at the time of the accident (for accidents involving a RIC, the activity that assigned the RIC) shall initiate the investigation and submit the accident report. If the crane or rigging gear is owned by another activity, obtain concurrence from the activity that owns the equipment prior to submitting to the Navy Crane Center. If another activity is responsible for the accident, obtain concurrence from the activity responsible. Concurrence shall also be obtained from the weight handling program manager, if applicable, and for crane accidents, the certifying official. Photographs of the accident scene and material/property damage shall be taken, if possible, and attached to the report. The Navy Crane Center will review accident reports and issue lessons learned and other directives as appropriate. Any request for copies of these reports should be directed to the reporting activity. Rigging accident reports shall be kept on file for seven years.

7.5.13 Near Misses and Unplanned Occurrences.

7.5.14 Near Misses. A near miss is an unplanned event during a weight handling operation that did not result in a definable accident noted above but easily had the potential to do so. Only a break in the chain of events prevented an accident. Simply put, a near miss is an accident that almost took place. The difference between a near miss and an accident (serious or otherwise) is often a fraction of an inch or a split second of time. A near-miss report is used to learn from situations where an accident “almost” happened so that the real event can be averted. By focusing on and learning from minor events, it is possible to reduce the probability of an actual accident from occurring. Near-miss reporting provides an opportunity to identify risks and mitigate the potential for an accident. It is a means for correcting issues that did not result in loss or injury, and it increases awareness of those personnel involved in or performing work. It is not intended that a near-miss investigation and report be as thorough as that for a crane or rigging accident; however, the investigation and report should be commensurate with the significance of the event.

7.5.15 Unplanned Occurrences. An “unplanned occurrence” describes an event that does not meet the definition of a crane or rigging accident but results in injury, or damage to a crane, crane component, or related equipment due to an event not directly related to a weight handling operation. Examples include, but are not limited to, injury or damage caused by weather, damage to a parked or stationary crane caused by another moving object (e.g. vehicle, forklift), significant maintenance errors, and flooding or fire damage.

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7.5.16 Reporting of Near Misses and Unplanned Occurrences. Near misses and unplanned occurrences that do not fall under the crane and rigging accident definitions shall be reported using Enclosure 4. These reports shall be submitted in accordance with this section within 30 days of the event.

8. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP). Prior to performing any work on a Government job-site, the contractor shall provide an Accident Prevention Plan.

8.1 The APP shall be prepared in accordance with the Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, “Safety and Health Requirements” as applicable, the APP shall be site specific and as a minimum, contain the following analyses and plans:

a. Emergency Response Plan

b. Activity Hazard Analysis

c. Critical Lift Plan

d. Hazard Communication Plan

e. Hazardous Energy Control Plan

f. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan

g. Fire Protection and Prevention Plan

h. Severe Weather Plan (if outside work is involved)

i. Emergency Lighting Plan (may incorporate building emergency lighting plan)

j. Work Site Lighting Plan

k. Drug and Alcohol Prevention Plan

l. Site Sanitation Plan

m. Mobile Cranes and Articulating Boom Cranes (if this equipment is being used)

n. Jacking Operations Plan (if applicable)

o. Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan (if applicable)

p. Material Containing Lead Removal Plan (if applicable)

8.2 The APP shall provide identification and accountability of personnel responsible for accident prevention. The APP shall be signed by the plan preparer, the plan approver, and to show concurrence signed by an officer of the contractor’s firm, the contractor’s on-site safety representative, the contractor’s project manager, the contractor’s superintendent, and representatives of the subcontractors.

8.3 Prior to site mobilization the prime contractor and subcontractors shall meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.

8.4 The plan should address that all aerial work platform equipment operators will be properly trained, qualified, or licensed (if applicable) for the equipment used. A copy of these licenses will be included in the APP for record purposes.

8.5 The contractor will not be allowed to commence work on site until the APP is determined to be acceptable by NAVCRANECEN. The APP shall be kept at the Government job-site and made available for employee review.

8.6 Other information that shall be included in the plan is as follows:

a. The Contractor’s corporate Safety and Health policy statement.

b. Statement noting that no work shall be performed unless a designated competent person is present on the job site and the plan must identify these personnel. The plan shall also designate the assignment of the daily job site safety and health inspection duties with procedures for documenting inspections and deficiency tracking system.

c. Procedure for coordinating the safety activities with sub-contractors.

d. Accident reporting procedures as identified in the contract.

8.7 Should the APP reference a Corporate Safety Manual for information, copies of the applicable manual sections shall be included with the APP for user reference.

8.8 The APP must clearly state the mishap (accident) reporting requirements.

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9. EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN.

9.1 An emergency response plan shall be prepared by the contractor and submitted as part of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The emergency response plan shall contain the following procedure, duties, maps, names and plans:

a. Emergency escape procedure and emergency escape route assignments including a predetermined assembly meeting area after an evacuation.

b. Emergency rescue procedures (e.g. for employees working at heights or in confined spaces).

c. Rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them.

d. The preferred means of reporting fires and other emergencies (e.g. location of phones at the job site, and the posting of emergency telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire, and police).

e. Sketch or map that will be posted at the job-site highlighting the route to the nearest medical facility and hospital.

f. Names and job title of persons who can be contacted for further information of duties under the accident prevention plan.

g. Spill containment plant to contain and isolate the entire volume of a spilled hazard substance.

h. Person overboard plan for work over or immediately adjacent to water, including the wearing of U.S. Coast guard approved life jackets and the immediate availability of a skiff, and a person trained in operating it.

10. ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

10.1 Definitions.

a. Activity hazard analysis: a documented process by which the steps (procedures) required to accomplish a work activity are outlined, the actual or potential hazards of each step are identified and measures for the elimination or control of those hazards are developed.

b. Competent person: one who can identify existing and predictable hazards in the working environment or working conditions that are dangerous to personnel and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

10.2 An Activity Hazard Analyses shall be prepared by a competent person as defined in the paragraph above for all non-routine phases of work and hazardous activities, and for work requiring additional or unusual safety precautions that will be performed under this contract on the Government job site. This Activity Hazard Analysis shall be submitted as part of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

a. Analyses will define the activities being performed and identify the sequences of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level.

b. Work shall not begin on a work activity until the hazard analysis for the work activity has been accepted by the Contracting Officer and discussed with all engaged in the activity including the contractor, subcontractor(s), crane operator and riggers (if involving a lift), and the Contracting Officer’s on-site representative.

11. CRITICAL LIFT PLAN

11.1 Definition. Critical lifts are all lifts of major crane components that require detailed planning or special safety precautions, and include lifts which require the load to be lifted, swung, or placed out of the operator's view; lifts of bridge crane structures where there is only a few inches of clearance between the load being lifted and the building roof beams, joists, purlins, and/or elevated building equipment; lifts made with more than one crane or hoist; lifts involving technically difficult rigging arrangement; hoisting personnel with a crane or derrick; any lifts exceeding 75% of the rated capacity of the crane(s) or hoist (lifts over 50% of the capacity of a barge mounted mobile crane’s hoist) at any radius of lift, lifts of personnel, lifts involving unusual safety risks, lifts of sensitive equipment, lifts made in the vicinity of overhead power lines; erection of cranes; or any lift which the crane operator believes should be considered critical.

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11.2 Critical lifts require additional job planning (a critical lift plan) to ensure the safety of equipment and personnel. A critical lift plan shall be prepared by the contractor. Critical lift plans shall be developed, reviewed, and signed by all personnel involved in the lift and shall:

a. Specify the exact size and weight of the load to be lifted and all crane and rigging components which add to the weight.

b. Specify the manufacturer's maximum load limits for the entire range of the lift as listed in the load charts.

c. Specify the lift geometry and procedures, including the crane (or other machine) position, the center of gravity of the load, height of the lift, the load radius, and the boom length and angle, for the entire range of the lift.

d. For lifts of personnel, demonstrate compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1431.

e. Include a rigging plan, which shows the lift points and describes rigging procedures and gear requirements.

f. Describe the ground condition and outrigger or crawler track requirements (and, if necessary, the design of mats) needed to achieve a level, stable foundation of sufficient bearing capacity for the lift.

g. For floating cranes or derricks describe the operating base (platform) condition (for mobile cranes mounted on barges) and any potential list. For barge mounted mobile cranes provide barge stability calculations identifying list and trim based on anticipated loading; and charts based on calculated list and trim. The amount of list and trim shall be within the manufacturer’s requirements.

h. List of environmental conditions under which lift operations are to be stopped.

i. Specify coordination and communication requirements for the lift operation.

j. For tandem or tailing crane lifts, specify the make and model of the cranes, the line, boom, and swing speeds, and the requirements for an equalizer beam.

k. For lifts in the vicinity of overhead power lines (i.e., if any part of the crane or other machine, including the fully extended boom of a telescoping boom crane or machine, or the load could approach the distances noted in figure 10-3 of NAVFAC P-307 during a proposed operation), the plan shall demonstrate compliance to 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(15).

12. HAZARD COMMUNICATION PLAN

12.1 Definition. A hazard communication plan is a written plan for protecting personnel and property during the transport, storage and use of hazardous materials.

12.2 A hazard communication plan shall be prepared by a competent person as defined in the Activity Hazard Analysis paragraph, shall be submitted as part of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), and shall state address:

a. Items required by 29 CFR 1926.59(e).

b. Emergency procedures for spill response and disposal of hazardous materials.

c. Hazardous Material Exclusions. That notwithstanding any other hazardous material used in this contract, the following materials are prohibited within the limits of the Government job-site or activity following (exceptions to the use of any of these excluded materials may be considered by the Contracting Officer upon written request by the Contractor):

(1) radioactive materials or instruments capable of producing ionizing/nonionizing radiation.

(2) mercury, mercury compounds, and components containing mercury or mercury compounds. Fluorescent and mercury vapor lamps contain mercury and the breakage of a lamp containing mercury within a government activity constitutes a mercury spill and must be reported to the activity’s Mercury Control Coordinator.

(3) asbestos or materials which contain asbestos.

(4) materials which contain polychlorinated biphenyls or di-isocynates.

(5) lead-based paints.

d. Yellow Plastic Exclusion. That yellow packaging materials are not permitted on naval activities. Yellow colored materials are used by activities to contain and/or identify material. Loose yellow colored material, especially plastic, is a potential incident which results in considerable lost production time.

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e. Construction equipment, including cranes, regardless of location, shall have adequate oil absorbent material staged at the crane to contain a hydraulic component/system failure/leak. Contractors are responsible to clean up non-emergency oil and hazardous substance spills from their equipment. (The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officers designated representative when setting up a crane for HAZMAT conditions.)

f. Labeling system to identify contents on all containers on-site.

g. Current inventory of hazardous chemical on site.

h. Location and use of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and that:

(1) a MSDS for each hazardous substance at the Government job site will be maintained in an inventory, provided to the Contracting Officer, and made available to all potentially exposed employees.

(2) for emergency response purposes, each entry in the inventory shall include the approximate quantities (e.g.

liters, kilograms, gallons, pounds) that will be on site at any given time.

(3) a site map will be attached to the inventory showing where inventoried hazardous substances are stored.

(4) the inventory and the site map shall be updated as frequently as necessary to ensure accuracy.

i. Training (to include potential safety and health effects from exposure to hazardous substances).

j. The notification process when hazardous substances are brought onto the Government job site and that all employees potentially exposed to the substance will be advised of information in the MSDS for the substance.

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