22R0006 Amend 0002_Attachment 5_NAVFAC P307 Weight Handling Program Mgmt- Section 8.pdf

SECTION 8

OPERATOR LICENSING

8.1 Applicability. All personnel, except contractor personnel, who are assigned duties involving the operation of Navy shore based category 1, category 2, cab-operated category 3, or category 4 cranes shall be qualified and licensed in accordance with these provisions. Operators licensed in accordance with these provisions may operate cranes at any naval activity provided that all of the requirements of section 8.2 are followed. These provisions apply to cranes operated on Navy installations. If the cranes are operated on other than Navy-owned property and when cranes transit on public roads, additional state or host nation licensing requirements may apply.

8.1.1 Contractor Personnel. Contractor personnel who operate Navy-owned cranes shall be certified by the contractor, at the contractor's expense, as fully qualified.

Operator qualifications shall be, as a minimum, equivalent to the requirements of this publication. To achieve licensing equivalency, all actions identified in this section shall be performed with a few minor exceptions. The initial application for license process is not required and the contractor may use company unique forms for the records identified in this section. However, all information required by this section shall be included on the company forms. Also, the arrangement and control of contractor test facilities on non-government property is the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall provide documentation of operator qualifications to the contracting officer prior to an operator engaging in any mode of crane operation. Documentation shall be retained by the contracting officer in the contract files.

8.1.2 Additional Contractor Certification Requirements. In addition to the certification required by paragraph 8.1.1, contractor personnel (including BOS contractor personnel) who operate Navy mobile cranes, tower cranes, commercial truck mounted cranes (boom trucks), and articulating boom cranes shall be certified (or qualified) in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1427(b) or (c). For Navy activities in a foreign country follow host nation requirements as applicable in lieu of CFR. This certification is not required if the contractors only operate the cranes for maintenance purposes and do not perform any production lifts.

8.1.3 Non-Cab-Operated Category 3 Crane Operators. Licensing is not required for operators of non-cab operated category 3 cranes. However, operators of non-cab-operated category 3 cranes shall be trained in accordance with section 7 and demonstrate, to a knowledgeable supervisor, manager, or designated activity representative, adequate knowledge, skill, and ability for the safe operation of each specific type of crane they are authorized to operate. See section 7 and appendix N for minimum personnel training and competency requirements.

8.2 Use and Limitations of Licenses

8.2.1 Significance. A crane operator license is official evidence that the person named therein is qualified to operate the types of cranes specified on the license.

8.2.2 Authorized Operation. Possession of a license does not of itself constitute authorization to operate cranes. Such authorization shall be specifically obtained from

8-1 the supervisor charged with responsibility for crane operations. Operators shall be trained on the operation of each type of crane they are assigned to operate.

8.2.3 Possession of Licenses. Operators shall have such licenses, as well as government issued photo identification (e.g., common access card, driver’s license), on their person when operating cranes.

8.2.4 Crane Familiarity Checkouts. The Navy's crane inventory consists of a wide variety of crane types, makes, and models with variations in control mechanisms and operational characteristics. For this reason, it is not feasible to devise and administer examinations and issue licenses to cover each crane variation. The objective of the licensing program is to ensure that operators are qualified to operate cranes having the same essential basic functional characteristics. Possession of a license means that the person holding such license is qualified to operate any crane with the characteristics of the types and capacities authorized on the license, provided the operator has been checked out by the crane operations supervisor or work leader (classified as WL) on the specific unit to be operated.

8.2.5 No-Load Licenses for Operation by Maintenance, Inspection, and Engineering Personnel. Crane maintenance, inspection, and engineering personnel who operate cranes incidental to maintenance or troubleshooting shall be trained, tested, and licensed in accordance with these requirements with the following exceptions:

a. The licensing performance test may be modified to suit appropriate conditions that the maintenance, inspection, and engineering personnel may experience.

b. Lifting of loads is not permitted.

c. The license shall indicate "NO LIFTING OF LOADS ALLOWED."

8.3 Designation of License Program Personnel. The commanding officer shall designate in writing the official and organization responsible for the management and administration of the program for instructing, testing, and licensing of operators. The official responsible for the license program shall designate in writing license issuing officials, instructors, and performance examiners. The instructors and examiners shall be qualified to effectively instruct, examine, and test license applicants. This includes the capability to develop and conduct formal courses of classroom instruction on the various aspects of crane operation and safety. The performance examiner shall be selected from the best-qualified crane operators. Navy civilian and military performance examiners shall hold a license for the specific type of crane for which they are conducting operator testing. Examiners shall be completely familiar with all aspects of the crane’s safe and effective operation.

8.4 Personal and Physical Qualifications

8.4.1 Physical Faculties and Fitness. A satisfactory physical examination by a licensed health care professional is required prior to operating cranes that require a license to operate. The examination shall be in accordance with the criteria established in U.S.

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Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Motor Carrier Safety Regulation, 49 CFR 391, Sections 41-43. (Where the term “motor vehicle” is referenced in 49 CFR 391, it shall mean “crane.”) For Navy personnel this may be accomplished by satisfactory completion of the 704 stressor (Weight Handling Equipment, Management of), or 706 stressor (Motor Vehicle Operator – DOT) as described in NMCPHC-TM OM 6260. Navy medical personnel are not required to be listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. Conformance to or deviation from these requirements shall be noted by the examining health care professional and forwarded to the crane operator licensing office for inclusion in the applicant's file. For documentation purposes it is acceptable to use the last day of the month as the crane physical examination expiration date. For Navy activities in foreign countries, follow host nation requirements that are equivalent to the CFR sections or 704/706 stressor. This examination is not required for non-cab category 3 crane operators.

8.4.1.1 Deviations from Physical Qualification Requirements. For a currently licensed operator, deviations from the physical requirements are not necessarily disqualifying.

However, where such deviations exist, competent medical and management authorities shall give special consideration to each individual case and may recommend waivers.

Waivers shall be approved by the activity commanding officer. Normally, waivers shall not be granted for applicants who have never been licensed. Any limitations imposed by reason of physical defects shall be noted on the operator's license and license record.

8.4.1.2 Other Qualification. Commanding officers may require the applicant to meet additional personal and physical qualifications for operating specific cranes.

Specialized tests, such as speed of reaction time, may be administered by the license examiner. Persons administering tests shall be qualified in the administration of the tests and shall follow the test equipment OEM's operating procedures and recommendations.

8.4.1.3 Grounds for Disqualification. Notwithstanding the required physical examination, evidence of conditions that would render applicants a hazard to themselves and others, or that in the opinion of the supervisor, license issuing official, instructor, or performance examiner would interfere with an applicant's safe or efficient performance of duties, is sufficient cause to disqualify an applicant. Justification for disqualification of the applicant may be derived by the examiner from interviews, reference to the applicant's medical and personnel records, analysis of accident reports involving the applicant, or the results of specialized tests.

8.5 Language Ability. Applicants shall be able to write and speak English or the prevailing language and shall be able to read and understand signs and orders applicable to the operation of the crane.

8.6 Test Reports. The format of the physical examination and the medical examiner's certificate may be determined by the medical office making the examination, with due consideration for the provisions of paragraph 8.4.1. Medical and specialized test results may be presented in narrative form or graphically, as devised locally.

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8.7 Required Safety Instruction, Written Examinations, and Performance Tests. The following paragraphs describe the minimum requirements for obtaining a license. Prior to taking any performance test, the license candidate shall be thoroughly trained on the operation of the type of crane for which a license is to be issued. The candidate shall operate that type of crane only under the direct observation of a licensed operator. The licensed operator shall retain full responsibility for the safe operation of the crane. The supervisor shall approve lifting of loads based upon the candidate’s demonstration of knowledge, skill, and ability with the crane and safe operation without loads. The candidate shall not perform complex lifts.

8.7.1 Crane Safety Course. Applicants for initial license shall complete the applicable crane safety course required by section 7. Applicants for license renewal shall complete the applicable safety refresher course required by section 7. Courses are available via the internet at Navy eLearning (NeL), https://www.aas.prod.nel.training.navy.mil/. For instructor-led courses a written examination shall be given.

8.7.2 Specific Crane Written Examinations. Applicants shall pass a written examination for each type and category of crane for which a license is to be issued. Examinations shall be locally developed and shall contain questions about the particular operating characteristics and features of the activity's cranes and its unique mission requirements.

Activities that utilize mobile and category 4 cranes shall also develop and administer load chart exercises specific to each type of crane in use at their activity.

Existing specific crane written examinations that do not address the applicable types and categories specified in paragraph 8.7.3.1 shall be re-developed and administered when the affected operators are due for license renewal.

8.7.2.1 Evaluating and Scoring Written Examination. Answers shall not be marked wrong if the response is substantially correct, but not well stated. Some answers, however, are matters of fact and are not subject to interpretation. In cases of dispute, the judgment of the examiner shall be final.

8.7.2.2 Grading of Examinations. Incorrect answers shall be annotated. The minimum required percentage of correct answers is 80 percent. The latest graded examination for each type and category of crane shall be filed in the operator license file and shall not be returned to the applicant; however, the applicant shall be notified of the grade attained and all incorrect answers shall be critiqued.

8.7.3 Performance Tests. Applicants shall demonstrate operating proficiency by passing a performance qualification test for each category, type, and capacity of crane as noted in paragraph 8.7.3.1, for which a license is to be issued. For crane types where multiple capacities are shown, a performance test for a larger capacity crane meets the requirements of all smaller capacity cranes of that specific type. The basic requirements for these tests are set forth in appendices J, K, and L for the category and/or type of crane. Additional test requirements, including tests for crane types not shown in the appendices, shall be developed and administered for the particular

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Operators who have been previously licensed without respect to capacity, or by type that does not comply with the types listed below, are not required to retake the performance tests until their licenses are up for renewal. At that time the requirements of paragraph 8.11.1.1.d shall be met (written documentation of operation or performance retest).

8.7.3.1 Types and Capacities of Cranes (OEM capacities for Category 1 and 4 cranes, certified capacities for Category 2 and 3 cranes).

Category 1 cranes:

Portal crane – All capacities

Tower crane – All capacities

Container crane – All capacities

Floating crane – All capacities

Hammerhead crane – All capacities

Stiff-Leg or other fixed derrick – All capacities

Mobile boat hoist and rubber-tired gantry crane – All capacities

Hydraulic telescoping boom mobile crane:

– 100,000 pounds or less maximum capacity

– 200,000 pounds or less maximum capacity

– Greater than 200,000 pounds maximum capacity

Lattice boom mobile crane with hydraulic winch(es):

– 400,000 pounds or less maximum capacity

– Greater than 400,000 pounds maximum capacity

Lattice boom mobile crane with friction winch(es):

– 400,000 pounds or less maximum capacity

– Greater than 400,000 pounds maximum capacity

Crawler crane: Test crawler travel mode as part of the test for the specific type and capacity of mobile crane above.

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Category 2 cranes (all types):

– 200,000 pounds or less maximum capacity

– Greater than 200,000 pounds maximum capacity

Category 3 cab-operated cranes (all types) – All capacities

Category 4 cranes:

Telescoping boom:

– 70,000 pounds or less maximum capacity

– Greater than 70,000 pounds maximum capacity

Articulating boom:

– 30,000 pounds or less maximum capacity

– Greater than 30,000 pounds maximum capacity

8.7.3.2 Evaluating and Grading Performance Tests. Performance qualification tests shall be graded as satisfactory or unsatisfactory. All test items shall be completed correctly. If subsequent make-up tests are authorized, only those items that were checked as incorrect need be tested again. In evaluating these tests, examiners shall be guided by the applicant's performance rather than experience, background, and history. The latest graded performance test shall be filed in the operator's license file.

8.7.3.3 Notation on Test Forms. A short line is provided before each item on the performance qualification test form. The examiner shall make a check mark to indicate that the applicant has correctly performed or answered the question. The examiner shall indicate by zero or circle where the applicant fails to perform or answer correctly.

The examiner shall provide a short written explanation of all incorrect items. Items that are not applicable shall be marked "NA."

8.7.3.4 Test Facilities. Test facilities shall include course sites, flags, barricades, and other devices to simulate actual working conditions. However, tests shall not be conducted in actual working conditions and environments where operator error could result in damage to equipment or injury to personnel.

8.7.3.5 Test Equipment. Test equipment refers to the crane used for testing purposes.

Ordinarily these cranes are used for other work and assigned for test purposes as required. Caution shall be exercised to ensure that the crane is in a safe operating condition when furnished to an applicant for operation. The crane used by the applicant for the test shall be certified and conform to the same basic functional characteristics, attachments, type of control, capacity if applicable, and similar details as the crane noted in the application for license.

8.8 Application for Crane Operator License

8.8.1 Purpose of Application Form. A sample format is shown in figure 8-1. This form provides a progressive presentation of facts and developments pertinent to applying for

8-6 and issuing or denying licenses to applicants. A separate application is required for each type and capacity of crane for which the operator is to be licensed.

8.8.2 Use of the Application Form. Part I of the application shall be prepared by the applicant and sponsor. Part II shall be endorsed by the applicant's supervisor. Parts III and IV shall be prepared by the license office.

8.8.3 Control of Applications for Tests and Licenses. The use of a status control sheet to facilitate processing of individual applications by means of brief entries for each step in the application, test, and license process is recommended. Its use enables follow-through action and facilitates scheduling tests and examinations. The following are some of the items that might be included on a status control sheet:

a. Applicant's name.

b. Description of crane for which a license is requested.

c. Date of supervisor's request for test and license.

d. Date and status of action notice to supervisor.

e. Date and results of physical examination and any specialized tests.

f. Date and results of written tests and prerequisite information if required.

g. Date and results of performance qualification test.

h. Date and status of license issuance or denial.

8.9 Form and Content of the Crane Operator License. The crane operator license, shown in figure 8-2, is used to identify the crane types and capacities the named operator is authorized to operate.

8.9.1 Identification. The principal identifying entries are the name of the operator and the license number.

8.9.1.1 Name. The operator's name, as contained in official personnel records, shall be noted in this space. Use of permanent personnel identification numbers is optional.

8.9.1.2 License Number. The entry in this space shall be a sequential number not likely to be duplicated and one that can be issued by any naval activity. It shall incorporate a two-part number. The initial part is the activity unit identification code (UIC) or the UIC of the original license issuing activity. The second part is the appropriate sequential number in order of issue.

8.9.2 Qualified to Operate. These entries include descriptions of the functional characteristics of the types and capacities of cranes that the operator is licensed to

8-7 operate. Types and capacities, if applicable, shall correspond to the types and capacities provided in paragraph 8.7.3.1.

8.9.2.1 Crane Type. Include each type of crane the operator is qualified to operate (portal crane, floating crane, bridge crane, lattice boom mobile crane with hydraulic winch, etc.).

8.9.2.2 Capacity. Indicate the maximum capacity for each crane type.

8.9.2.3 Attachment. The basic qualification will be for hook work. Indicate attachments (clamshell, bucket, etc.) that the operator is qualified to operate. Annotate with “none” if no attachments are authorized.

8.9.2.4 Type of Controls. Typical entries are electric (E), hydraulic (H), or mechanical (M).

8.9.2.5 Examiner. The performance examiner shall verify, by his/her initials, that the operator successfully passed the performance requirements for each applicable type of crane.

8.9.3 Restrictions. Entries in this category are physical or medical restrictions (corrective lenses, daytime operation only, etc.) or “none” if there are no restrictions.

8.9.4 Signature of Issuing Official and Operator. The licensing official shall issue the license only after all the requirements for the specific license have been met. The operator shall sign the license.

8.9.5 Date Issued. This date shall be the date the license was initially issued, unless additional cranes are added at a later date. In this case, indicate the date of license for the additional cranes.

8.9.6 Date Expires. Unless suspended or otherwise revoked, the license is valid until midnight of stated expiration date, which shall be not more than two years from the date of initial issuance. If portions of the license are revoked for particular crane types, the license remains valid for the other crane types noted. If the license is totally revoked, the operator shall turn in the license to the licensing activity.

8.10 Crane Operator License Record. The crane operator license record (figure 8-3) is a detailed chronological record of the operator's license qualifications that shall be maintained in the operator's license file. It includes the license number, operator’s name, crane types and capacities, attachments, types of control, the issuing activity, the dates of issuance, revocation, if applicable, expiration, renewal, any special requirements, and physical examination and medical restrictions.

8.11 Renewal, Suspension, and Revocation

8.11.1 Procedure for Renewal. The activity shall have a process to initiate license renewal actions within 90 days before the expiration date of the current license.

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Arrangements for renewal examinations and tests shall be made early enough to enable all items to be satisfactorily completed before the expiration date.

8.11.1.1 Requirements for Renewal. The following are required for license renewal:

a. Physical examination. (The physical examination need not be concurrent with the license renewal, but a physical examination is required every two years while an operator holds a license. The Navy medical system standard practice of physical examinations expiring on the last day of the month that the examination was taken meets this requirement.)

b. Specialized tests if required by the activity.

c. Crane safety refresher training. Operators shall attend and pass the required refresher course of safety instruction. Refresher training and testing shall be completed within 90 days of license renewal.

d. Performance test. If an operator has not operated a particular type and capacity of crane requiring a license during the licensing period, a performance test is mandatory. Otherwise, the activity has the discretion to determine if performance tests are required. Written documentation verifying operation, for each type (and capacity of crane, as applicable) shall be provided to waive the performance test.

Written documentation shall include, as a minimum, the name of the operator, the crane number, type, and capacity of the crane, and the date(s) and hours operated, and signature of authorizing official. This documentation shall be maintained in the operator’s license record file. Copies of operator’s daily checklists are acceptable provided they have been signed by a supervisor.

8.11.2 Suspension. Licenses may be suspended for cause at any time by the licensing office. Following an accident, the operator's license shall be suspended when the accident investigation identifies that the operator did not perform correctly. The requirements for renewal shall consist of those elements described in paragraph

8.11.1.1 (and any additional requirements) considered necessary by management after investigation and consideration of the circumstances relating to the accident or other occurrence warranting the suspension. Documentation of suspension, justification, and renewal actions, including test results if applicable, shall be included in the operator’s license file.

8.11.3 Revocation. Where circumstances require revocation of all or a portion of the operator’s license, supporting justification shall be included in the operator’s license file.

Additionally, the date of revocation shall be annotated on the crane operator license record.

8.12 Operator License Files. All relevant forms and supporting data shall be kept in the operator's license file. There shall be an individual file kept for each applicant and operator. For convenience, the file may be together in one central location, or portions of the file may be located separately, so long as they are available upon request.

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Electronic versions of the file are acceptable. Each operator's license file shall contain the following as a minimum:

a. Application for crane operator license.

b. Crane operator license record.

c. Copy of current crane operator license or incidental (no load) operator license.

d. Current certificate of medical examination, waivers, if applicable, and results of any specialized tests.

e. Specific crane written examinations (graded and signed by examiner and dated).

f. Performance tests, latest for each type and capacity of crane as applicable, (graded and signed by examiner and dated).

g. Initial safety course record and latest refresher safety course record (graded and signed examination or certificate of completion).

h. License suspension and renewal records (including documentation supporting waiver of performance retest requirement for license renewal).

i. Revocation justification.

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Read the PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT reverse before completing this application.

APPLICATION FOR CRANE OPERATOR LICENSE.

PART I – APPLICATION

1. NAVAL ACTIVITY

2. APPLICANT’S NAME

3. RANK, RATE OR CIVILIAN GRADE

4. DEPARTMENT, DIVISION AND/OR SHOP ASSIGNED TO

5. APPLICANT’S JOB TITLE

6. DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT LICENSE REQUESTED

(a) TYPE OF CRANE

(b) CAPACITY

(c) TYPE OF CONTROL

(d) TYPE OF ATTACHMENT

7. STATEMENT OF QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE

8. DESCRIPTION OF CRANES APPLICANT IS CURRENTLY LICENSED TO OPERATE

9. SPONSOR’S STATEMENT OF APPLICANT’S READINESS AND/OR PREPARATORY TRAINING FOR TEST (NOTE: The sponsor can be either a qualified instructor or licensed operator.)

Signature Sponsor

PART II – REQUEST FOR ADMINISTERING TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS AND ISSUING LICENSE

FROM:

TO:

It is requested that the License for type of crane described in item 6 above be issued to this applicant upon his/her successful completion of the required examinations and tests.

Signature

Title Department, Division or Shop Supervisor

(OVER)

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PART III – ACTION ON SUBJECT APPLICATION

Arrangements will be made to proceed with examinations and tests as requested.

No action will be taken on this application f or the f ollowing reason:

FROM: DATE

Signature

PART IV – LICENSE ACTION

The subject license has been issued/annotated f or the requested ty pe of crane.

The applicant has f ailed his/her phy sical examination.

The applicant has f ailed to qualif y f or the subject license.

FROM: DATE

number of days (the established waiting period) must elapse before a new application may be made for this license.

Signature

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT

This statement is provided in compliance with the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (PL 93-579) (N00011 CO2) which require that Federal agencies must inform individuals who are requested to furnish information about themselves as to the following facts concerning the information.

1. AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301 Departmental Regulations

2. PRINCIPAL PURPOSE: To apply for a license to operate Navy cranes.

3. ROUTINE USES: To be used by agency officials to determine the employee’s eligibility to operate Navy cranes.

May be used by safety and security officials to verify individual’s qualifying experience.

4. MANDATORY OR VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE: The disclosure of information requested is voluntary. However, failure to complete the form will result in non-issuance of license.

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