B.08 PWS Attachment (Critical Lift Plan Review Checklist).pdf

Rev 1, 4/22/14

USACE

Critical Lift Plan Review Checklist

Date of Review

Location (Job, Plant or Facility) Contract No.

Contractor Name Project Name

Reviewer Name Signature

This Checklist Serves as a guide only, it does not replace or eliminate the need to comply with the requirements set forth in Engineering Manual 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, Dated 15 September 2008 to include, interim change # 6 dated 5 July 2011. Ref (a) refers to EM385-1-1 and Ref (b) refers to 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA Standards for Construction, 4th

Addition)

Item Description

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Remarks (Any NO or N/A item)

Critical Lift Crane Plan

1. Provide a brief statement describing the intended use of the crane.

2. Which of the following makes this a critical lift? (Ref (a) 16.H.01)

a. A lift involving a hazardous material (e.g., explosives, highly volatile substances)

b. Hoisting Personnel with a crane or hoist

c. A lift made using more than one crane

d. Lift made where the centre of gravity could change

e. A lift the operator believes should be considered a critical lift

f. A lift made when the load weight is 75% of the rated capacity of the crane load chart or more (not applicable to gantry, overhead or bridge cranes)

g. Lifts without the use of outriggers using rubber tire load charts

h. A lift using more than one hoist on the same crane or trolleys

i. Lifts involving non-routine or technically difficult rigging arrangement to include lifts involving Multiple Lift Rigging

j. Lifts involving a submerged load.

EXCEPTION: lifts that were engineered to travel in guided slots throughout the lift and have fixed rigging and/or lifting beams, i.e., intake gates, roller gates, tailgates/logs.

k. Lifts out of the operator’s view.

EXCEPTION: if hand signals via a signal person in view of the operator or radio communications are available and in use, load does not exceed two tons AND is determined a routine lift by the lift supervisor.

l. Load tests

m. When land cranes/derricks mounted on barges, pontoons or other means of flotation are required to travel while lifting the load.

The plan shall include, as a minimum:

3. A critical lift plan shall be developed by a qualified person and shall include the crane operator, lift supervisor, and the rigger and signed by all involved personnel prior to the lift. {Ref (a) 16.H.02}

4. The specific make, model, and serial number of the cranes, the line, boom, and swing speeds

5. The exact size and weight of the load to be lifted and all crane and rigging components that add to the weight. The manufacturer's maximum load limits for the entire range of the lift, as listed in the load charts, shall also be specified.

Note: Identify the weight of the load and rigging components separately then also provide a total weight to include load and rigging components.

6. The plan shall specify the lift geometry and procedures, including the crane position, height of the lift, the load radius, and the boom length and angle, for the entire range of the lift

7. Site drawing shall be included to identify placement/location(s) of crane, adjacent equipment and/or facilities, etc. Note: Adjacent energized power lines and other utilities (including underground) must be identified in the drawings. If the crane must travel over or under utilities to reach the area where lifts will be conducted-identify the location of these utilities as well.

8. The plan shall designate the crane operator, lift supervisor and rigger and include their qualifications

9. The plan will include a rigging plan that shows the lift points and describes rigging procedures and hardware requirements

10. The plan will describe the ground conditions, outrigger or crawler track requirements, and, if necessary, the design of mats, necessary to achieve a level, stable foundation of sufficient bearing capacity for the lift

11. For floating crane or derricks, the plan shall describe the operating base (platform) condition and any potential maximum list / trim;

12. The plan will list environmental conditions under which lift operations are to be stopped (wind, rain, fog).

Note: It is recommended the following statement be included in the contractor’s critical lift plan: “At winds greater than 20 mph (9 m/s) the operator, rigger, and lift supervisor shall cease all crane operations, evaluate conditions and determine if the lift shall proceed. This determination shall be based on wind calculations per manufacturer’s recommendations.”

13. The plan will specify coordination and communication requirements for the lift operation.

14. For tandem or tailing crane lifts, identify the requirements for an equalizer beam if applicable

Crane Operator Qualifications

15. Provide documentation that the Crane Operator is qualified/certified to operate the crane. {Ref (a) 16.B.03} Note: Certifications must identify the type, class, and capacity of equipment on which the operator was certified {Ref (a), 16.B.03.a (6)}. Capacity is presenting a problem as most crane operator certificates identify only type and class.

Per Ref (a), 16.B.01, 16.B.02.e, and Memorandum: Subject: Request for Interpretation, Crane Operator Certification Specific to Capacity, dated 6/15/12: Per the references (if the certifications do not identify class and capacity) the employer must DESIGNATE their crane operators in writing and state what class and capacity they are designated to operate.

A copy of the designation letter must be provided to the GDA for review and acceptance.

NOTE: NCCCO qualified Operator Certificates will be validated by USACE reviewers at www.verifycco.org

16. Provide documentation that the Crane Operator is physically qualified to operate the crane {Ref (a) 16.B.05} Note: A CDL examination does not meet the requirements of the reference. If the http://www.verifycco.org/ certificate does not specifically state the exam was conducted per the requirements of 16.B.05.a then an acceptable alternative is a letter from the contractor stating the exam does meet the requirements of 16.B.05a. Additionally, the medical certificate must be signed by a “physician” (MD or DO), Ref (a) 16.B.05 refers.

Rigger Qualifications

17. Provide documentation that the Rigger is Qualified. {Ref (a) 15.B.01}

Note: an employee that will rig loads or oversee the rigging of loads for hoisting. Employee must be at least 18 years of age; Be able to communicate effectively with the crane operator, the lift supervisor, flagman and affected employees on site; Have basic knowledge and understanding of equipment-operating characteristics, capabilities, and limitations; AND shall be able to demonstrate adequate knowledge and proficiency in the following: Personnel roles and responsibilities; Site preparation (terrain, environment); Rigging equipment and materials; Safe Operating procedures as related to rigging; Principles of safe rigging; Environmental hazards (overhead interferences); Rigging the load, handling the load, common causes of crane-related accidents.

Signal Person Qualifications

18. Provide documentation that the Signal Person is Qualified. {Ref (a) 16.B.06}

Note: Contractor must provide proof of training for each type of signaling (e.g., hand signals, radio, cell phone, etc.) they have been qualified for.

Assembly/Disassembly Director Qualifications

19. Provide documentation that the person designated as the assembly/disassembly Competent Person is also a Qualified Person. {Ref (a), 16.J.02} {Ref (b), 1404(a), (b), and (c)} Note: Assembly/Disassembly director (A/D director): means a person that will direct the assembly/disassembly; who meets the criteria for both a competent person and a qualified person; an individual who meets the requirements for an A/D director, irrespective of the person’s formal job title or whether the person I non-management or management personnel. The A/D director must understand the applicable A/D procedures; must review the A/D procedures prior to the commencement of A/D.

Additional Requirements

20. Provide records of the most recent Periodic (Annual) Inspection or the

Inspection Report Results if the inspection periodicity, as recommended by the manufacturer, is less than annual. Note: Submit the entire report not just the cover sheet.

21. Power Line Clearance-Up to 350 kV (Before assembling or disassembling equipment, has the contractor determined if any part of the equipment, load line, or load (including rigging and lifting accessories) could get closer than 20 feet to a power line. {Ref (a),16.G.09 For voltages over 350 kV see Table 16-2} & {Ref (b).1407(a). & Table A}

22. CRANE INSPECTION CRITERIA-Has the crane or hoisting equipment been inspected, tested and certified in writing by a competent person?)

{Ref (a) 16.A.02 & Table 16-1 (Ref (b).1412)}

23. OPERATION- Do all cranes and hoisting equipment have the operating manual i.e.; “load chart” developed by the manufacturer with them? {Ref

(a) Sect 16.G.01.a (Ref (b).1417(c))}

24. RIGGING- Has the rigging equipment been inspected by the competent person?

{Ref (a) 15.A.01.a (Ref (b).251(a)(6)}

25. FAA REQUIREMENTS- If required, appropriate warning lights and flagging. {Ref (a) 16.A.08.l}

26. ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS- Has the Competent Person created a site specific Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each activity during this crane lift plan (i.e.; boom assembly and disassembly, barricading the rear of the crane, pedestrian hazards, ground guides for vehicles, rigging procedures, ground conditions, environmental conditions, power line clearance, tag lines, communications, and crane inspection? {Ref (a) 01.A.13}

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