Crane Safety Refresher
Crane Safety Refresher
Crane Safety Refresher
Omaha District
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Operator Qualification
Shall have written proof of qualification for the particular
piece of equipment.
Shall be valid no longer than 5 years from date of
issuance.
Prior to re-issuance of qualification crane operator must
have attended at least 8 hours of crane safety training;
passed an operational examination; and passed a
physical examination within 2 years.
Physical examination for operators are required to be
conducted biennially and any time thereafter if indicated
by a medical condition that may impact safe operation of
the crane. Written proof signed by a physician stating
that the crane/derrick operator has had physical
examination and meets requirements in Appendix G. 3
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Crane Inspections
The Contractor shall notify the GDA at least 24 hours prior to any
inspections/tests so that the GDA may be available to observe
the inspection/test. There are basically five types of inspections:
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Crane Inspections
Types of Inspections
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2.
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3.
If check lists are used for start-up (pre-operational) inspections, a copy of the checklist
shall be maintained on-site. If checklists are not used, the operator or designated person
shall indicate the successful completion of the inspection.
4.
Normal Service - Monthly, Heavy Service - Weekly to Monthly, Severe Service Daily to
weekly
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Load Indicator
Boom Stops
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Anti-Two Blocking
Level
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A2B Anti-Two
Blocking
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Out-Riggers
When the load to be handled and/or the
operating radius require the use of
outriggers, or anytime when outriggers are
used, outriggers shall be fully extended to
the appropriate setting indicated by the load
chart.
The outriggers will be deployed so that the
weight of the machine is totally removed
from the wheels at every setting.
Outrigger floats must be securely attached
Any blocking under the outrigger float
should be at least three times larger in area
than the float, it should be rigid and
completely support the total area.
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Out-Riggers
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Leveling of Cranes
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Electrical Clearances
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0 - 50 kV
9.8 (3 m)
51 - 200kV
14.7 (4.5 m)
201 - 300 kV
19.7 (6 m)
301 to 500 kV
24.6 (7.5 m)
501 - 750 kV
34.4 (10.5 m)
751 - 1000 kV
44.3 (13.5 m)
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Critical Lifts
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Questions?
Contact your Safety Office
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