safe work practices- crane

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE WORK PRACTICES- CRANE/HOIST

1. Operators Responsibilities

2. Proper Hoisting & Rigging Practices 3. Leaving Crane Unattended

4. Man baskets

5. Working Near Power lines 6. Lift Evaluation Criteria

7. Conventional cold weather operation

8. Hydraulic cold weather operation 9. Machinery in motion

10. Rigging up or down in a confined space

11. Working with wire rope & attaching clamps, clamping 12. Contamination of clutches & brakes

13. Two or more cranes working in a congested area

SAFE WORK PRACTICES

OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITIES

NUMBER: SWP033

Applicable Trade/Craft

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS Origin Date:24-Jan-08

Operators Responsibilities The crane operator must:

Have proof of certification on their person (i.e. Red Seal or Apprenticeship Card.) Be competent on the equipment they are expected to operate. Be able to operate the crane in a safe and efficient manner with due consideration to the Health

and Safety of themselves and others.

Be courteous and professional when dealing with clientele and other employees. Ensure the crane is maintained and inspected for deficiencies as per manufacturers

requirements and any deficiencies found are recorded in the Log Book and reported for repair. Annual Structural Certification and CVI must be current and available.

Ensure all monitoring and limiting devices are operational as per manufacturers specifications. Assemble setup, rig and operate the crane in accordance with manufacturers specifications,

company policies and procedures and government regulations. Cranes must be setup on full outriggers at all times unless there is no practicable way to do otherwise. Outriggers must be pinned on all Liebherr AT cranes whenever the boom is out of the cradle.

Ensure adequate support for the crane outriggers and tracks. Maintain the Crane Log Book as required by Law. They must be familiar with all recent entries in

the log book.

Maintain the NCSI white log book. (Apprentices) Confirm load and rigging weights. Select appropriate boom, jib and crane configuration to meet the lift requirements and determine

the net lifting capacity and percentage of gross capacity of the crane.

Have the ability to accurately reference the operators manual and utilize the information correctly.

Understand the limitations of the machine in the configuration used. Understand and properly use the information in the Crane Load Charts specific to the crane

being used.

Ensure that the site is adequately prepared for the crane. Ensure that all hazards have been identified and either eliminated or controlled. Complete an FLRA and Lift Calculation sheet as required by OH&S and/or company policy.

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Inform site supervision of any dangerous conditions occurring before or during hoisting operations.

Report all Incidents, Near Misses and Environmental issues promptly as explained in company policy.

Ensure that a competent rigger has been assigned and that they have documentation to show record of formalized training as a rigger as per OH&S and ANSI-A10.42-2000.

Ensure that all loads are properly rigged in accordance with NCS Fundamentals of Rigging, NCS engineered lift plans and appropriate government regulations.

Ensure that cranes working within 7 meters of an energized power source have a permit obtained from the service provider as per Alberta Legislation.

Ensure that a competent signal person is used and that they are clearly identified with a high visibility arm band and that signals are given in a clear and concise manner. Emergency stop signal must be taken from anyone.

Ensure that no load is moved unless the signals are clearly understood. Approved radios must be used if signalman cannot maintain visual contact with both the load and the operator or if visibility makes it difficult for the operator to understand the signals. No relaying of signals is allowed.

Ensure that boom deflection is accounted for and the load does not drift. Personnel must not be allowed to stand near the load during tensioning and initial hoisting. The load block must be centered over the center of gravity of the load with the load line plumb during all hoisting procedures. Never allow anyone to get between a moving load and a stationary object!

Be able to safely move the crane on site with or without a suspended load as per manufacturers specifications and company policy.

Shut down and secure the crane as per company procedures. Assess weather conditions and their effects on crane operation as per manufacturers

specifications and company policies.

Participate in pre-lift meeting with all personnel involved in the lift. Cease operations and refuse to continue if there is imminent danger or if there are substandard

conditions or the lift becomes non compliant with this standard.

Ensure that swinging loads over workers or occupied buildings or live process units must only be done if there is no other way and personnel in the area have been warned of the danger, (as per OH&S part 6 section 69(2) a and b)

Check with site personnel upon arrival to report that the crane is on site and to coordinate hoisting procedures with client personnel.

Check with site personnel prior to leaving site to ensure that the job is completed and to inform them that the operator and crane are leaving site.

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NUMBER: SWP033



Approved By: _____________________________ Ron Sims Vice President of Corporate Affairs All original copies of Final Safe Work Practices and Procedures are signed by the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and retained on file at the Northern Crane Services Inc. Corporate Office in Edmonton, Alberta.

Safe Work Procedure

Task Global:

PROPER HOISTING & RIGGING PRACTICES

Number: SWP032

FINAL Reference: CRANE/HOIST


ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS Origin Date:25-05-07 Revised: 24-Jan-08

PURPOSE: To establish safe work procedures that will minimize risk to people, equipment and the environment.

SCOPE: This document describes Northern Crane Services Inc. procedures for a Proper Hoisting & Rigging Practices.

Known Recurring Hazards

Potential Risk Required Controls

Unaware of job-site rules and regulations.

- Personal Injury - Equipment

damage

- Employees attend Client and/or NCS New Hire Orientation

- Supervisors conduct a thorough review of permit procedures/requirements with employees

- Operator will attend daily toolbox meetings

- Supervisors will review applicable Safe Work Practice documents with employees

Unaware of emergency procedures

- Personal injury - Supervisors will review Emergency Response Plan including emergency meeting points with employees

Unaware of incident reporting procedures

- Inadequate treatment for injuries

- Lack of adequate controls post-incident

- Supervisors will review Client and/or NCS incident and near-miss reporting procedures

Weather - Personal injury - Equipment - Environment

- Employees will initiate and follow NCS procedures and manufactures specification prior to commencing job duties.

Bad Signals from Rigger

- Personal injury - Equipment

- The rigger must be deemed competent or under the direction of someone who is deemed competent.

Safe Work Procedure

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Number: SWP032




Proper Hoisting Practices Prior to Hoisting 1. Determine the weight of the load prior to a lift to ensure the crane operates within its

capabilities. 2. Select the proper slings and NEVER exceed the working load limits. 3. Inspect each chain or sling for cuts, nicks, bent links, bent hooks, etc., before each use. If in

doubt, don't use it. 4. Use slings of proper reach. Never shorten a line by twisting or knotting. With chain slings,

never use bolts or nuts to shorten length. 5. Ensure that safety latches on hooks are in good working condition. 6. Never permit anyone to ride the lifting hook or the load. 7. Make sure all personnel stand clear from the load being lifted. 8. Make sure (when appropriate) that a tagline is used to control the load. 9. Ensure that the signaler is properly identified and understands techniques of proper signaling. Hoisting 1. Estimate the centre of gravity, or point of balance. The lifting hook should be positioned

immediately above the estimated centre of gravity. 2. Make sure the hoist or crane block/headache ball is directly over the load. 3. Never work under a suspended load, unless it is properly supported. 4. Never leave a hoist or crane unattended when a load is suspended in the air.

IMPORTANT PROCEDURE Operators, prior to making the actual lift, need to familiarize themselves with the crane they are operating. This should be done by moving the boom up and down, swing both left and right, and traveling the block up and down. During this familiarization process the operator should take note of how the crane is responding, and if the crane is prepared for the job at hand. NOTE: When there is a change of operators during a lift process, where practicable, the load should be disconnected from the crane, and the new operator follows the above procedure to orientate, and familiarize himself, to the crane prior to making any lifts.

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Number: SWP032




Landing the Load 1. Prepare a place to land the load, lower the load gently and make sure it is stable before

slackening the sling or chain. Proper Rigging Practices Riggers require knowledge and skill of the task at hand and total awareness of what is going on around them. Rigging is a total team effort and requires co-ordination and constant communication with all team members at all times. 1. Riggers must be knowledgeable about working with hoisting equipment and proper rigging

techniques.

2. Only experienced riggers are to assume the responsibility of giving hand signals to the operator.

All Riggers must know the hand signals so they are aware of what directions are being given. 3. When selecting rigging for a lift the Rigger must know the safe working capacities of the items

being used (i.e. Slings, shackles, spreader bars) and must have the knowledge to select the proper rigging for the lift.

4. Rigging must be visually inspected by competent, qualified personnel for damage or flaws

before every lift. 5. Riggers must understand the capabilities of the crane being used prior to any lift-taking place. 6. Rigging crew and the crane operator need to discuss/know all aspects of the lift prior to lifting. 7. It is the responsibility of each Rigger to review the lift area and make all members of the team

aware of any obstructions or hazards in the lift area. 8. Only one member of the crew is to act as the signal person, and the crane operator is to

recognize signals only from that one person. The signal person must be careful not to order a move until each member of the crew gives an all ready or all clear signal.

9. Each rigger must be sure he is in the clear before giving an all ready to the signal person.

Once the sling/choker is in position the Rigger (if possible) should let go of the sling/choker before giving the all ready signal.

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Number: SWP032




10. If the sling/choker must be held in position, make sure hands are clear of all pinch points and an open hand position is used. Hands should be far enough away so there are no possibility of a glove being caught and pulling a hand into a pinch point, (NOTE: frayed cables should never be used).

11. Watch out for the roll or swing of a load. Since it is almost impossible to position a hook exactly

over the centre of a load there will almost always be a swing or roll. Anticipate the direction of the swing or roll and work away from it.

12. Never stand between material, equipment, or any stationary object and the load swing. Stay

away from stacked material that may be knocked over by a swinging load. 13. Never stand under a load, and keep out from under the boom as much as possible. 14. Check the placement where the load is to be set. Remove unnecessary blocks or other objects

that might fly up or interfere with the load being set. 15. When lowering or setting the load, be sure feet and all other parts of the body are out from

under. Set the load down easily and slowly so that if it rolls on the blocking, it will be a slow shift that allows time to clear any pinch points.

16. Identify the designated signalman by the use of a distinctive vest, armlets, etc. 17. Use tag lines to control the loads. Approved By: _____________________________ Ron Sims Vice-President Corporate Affairs All original copies of Final Safe Work Practices are signed by the Vice-President Corporate Affairs and retained on file at the Northern Crane Services Inc. Corporate Office in Edmonton, Alberta

Safe Work Procedure

Task Global:


Number: SWP032




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Safe Work Practices

Task Global:

LEAVING CRANES UNATTENDED

Number: SWP016




PURPOSE: To establish safe work practices that will minimize risk to people, equipment and the environment.

SCOPE: This document describes Northern Crane Services Inc. general practices for

leaving cranes unattended.





damage


- Supervisors conduct a through review of permit procedures/requirements with employees

- Supervisors will conduct weekly safety meetings








Unauthorized access to equipment

- Personal injury - Equipment/Property

damage

- When cranes are left unattended, the cabs will be locked against unauthorized access

- Equipment failure

- Personal injury - Equipment/Property

damage

- When cranes are left unattended, the booms will be scoped in whenever reasonably practical to do so.

- If the crane boom has a luffer attached, the luffer tip will be lowered to the ground where reasonably practical, in an area that would allow the luffer to fully collapse without causing injury or damage.

- When a crane must be left with the boom extended, the boom will be positioned in a

Safe Work Practices

Task Global:


Number: SWP016




manner that will not create potential for injury to people or damage to property if the boom collapsed and the boom will be lowered 5-10 degrees from the maximum raised angle.

Notes: The recurring hazards, potential risks and required controls listed above are applicable to the general execution of the task described in the scope section of this document. Prior to commencing work, the worker shall perform a Field Level Risk Assessment to identify any additional hazards that may otherwise be present and implement appropriate controls for site-specific tasks. If at any time the worker is unsure about the effectiveness of a control or needs assistance implementing a control, the worker will contact a supervisor prior to commencing work activities. In the event additional hazards are identified prior to or while performing this task, the supervisor will document the hazards and controls used to mitigate the risk using the Northern Crane Services Inc. FLRA form and make that document available in the immediate work area. Approved By: _____________________________ Ron Sims Vice-President of Corporate Affairs All original copies of Final Safe Work Practices and Procedures are signed by the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and retained on file at the Northern Crane Service Corporate Office in Edmonton, Alberta.

Safe Work Practices

Task Global:


Number: SWP016





Safe Work Practices

Task Global:

MAN BASKETS

Number: SWP017




PURPOSE: To establish safe work practices that will minimize risk to people, equipment and the environment.

SCOPE: This document describes Northern Crane Services Inc. general practices for the

use of man baskets.





damage


- Supervisors conduct a through review of permit procedures/requirements with employees

- Supervisors will conduct weekly safety meetings








- Man baskets must be of an engineers design, certified, meet the requirements of CSA Z-150-98 (5.4.7.2.1) and be capable of supporting its own weight and at least five times the rated load of the platform

- Man-baskets must be visually inspected before each use for cracks or deterioration

- Be equipped with a second means of support that is attached from a fixed point on the basket to a point above the hook/block, and has a safety factor of at least 10 to 1 bolt type w/ keeper screw or wired to prevent roll out. A steel cable of at least must be used with no more than 1 ft. slack. NO SYNTHETIC SLINGS ALLOWED.

- Be fixed with sufficient numbers of fixed supports for lanyards and be clearly identified.

Safe Work Practices

Task Global:

MAN BASKETS

Number: SWP017




- Any and all repairs or alterations must be logged and be of original design and approved by a professional engineer.

- All necessary paperwork will accompany the basket and must be available before use.

- Be downloaded to half (50%) of its rated capacity when used to lift personnel.

- Be equipped with an Anti-Two Block device. - Hooks to have functioning safety latch. - Hoist lines that are able to withstand at least

ten times the maximum load - Boom that is equipped with fail-safe device

system and devices to prevent the boom from free-falling or unintentional lowering or retracting.

- Have secondary line and rigging removed, or set in such a way that it will not tangle or endanger workers on the platform, and prevent the safe operation of the crane.

- Use only winches with power down capabilities for suspending personnel platforms.

- Workers using a suspended man basket must use a safety harness with a lanyard (maximum 5) and secured to a fixed/marked point inside the basket.

- Tools and equipment in the basket must be kept to a minimum.

- The number of personnel in the basket is restricted to the allowable number of personnel the basket is designed for.

Safe Work Practices

Task Global:

MAN BASKETS

Number: SWP017




Notes:

Trial Lift Each time a crane is set up to hoist personnel a Trial Lift is required by law. The trial lift must be made in accordance to CSA Z150-98, Section 5.4.7.2.4. This trial lift needs to be repeated if the crane is set up/configured from the original position, or if there is a change in the original lifting plan. A trial run will consist of the operator: 1) Connecting a suitable test weight (to simulate the work load of the basket) to the basket. 2) Lift the basket by means of the secondary support 1 m off the ground to verify integrity of

the platform and the secondary support. Repeat this procedure for the primary support. 3) Lifting the basket (with test weight) to maximum radius and hold for five minutes. NOTE: The purpose of the test lift is to ensure the integrity of the crane, ground stability, and, avoid any unforeseen obstacles.

AB OH&S Suspended man baskets Part 23 / Section 350 CSA Z 150-98 Personal Lifting from Suspended Basket 5.4.7.1

Approved By: _____________________________ Ron Sims Vice-President of Corporate Affairs All original copies of Final Safe Work Practices and Procedures are signed by the Vice President of Corporate Affairs and retained on file at the Northern Crane Services Inc. Corporate Office in Edmonton, Alberta.

Safe Work Practices

Task Global:

MAN BASKETS

Number: SWP017





Safe Work Practices

Task Global: WORKING NEAR POWER LINES

Number: SWP014



CRANE OPERATOR Origin Date: 26-06-07 Revised: 24-Jan-08

PURPOSE: To ensure all work being carried out within close proximity to power lines is conducted in a manner that minimizes risk to people, equipment, production and the environment.

SCOPE: This document describes Northern Crane Services Inc. general practice for the

safe execution of work near power lines. Known Recurring

Hazards Potential Risk Required Controls



damage









- Supervisors will review Client and/or NSC incident and near-miss reporting procedures

Electrocutions - Personal injury - Death

- Equipment must not be operated within 7m of any overhead power line without notifying the service provider.

- Obey site specific requirements

Safe Work Practices


Number: SWP014




Note: The recurring hazards, potential risks and required controls listed above are applicable to the general execution of the task described in the scope section of this document. Prior to commencing work, the worker shall perform a Field Level Risk Assessment to identify any additional hazards that may otherwise be present and implement appropriate controls for site-specific tasks. If at any time the worker is unsure about the effectiveness of a control or needs assistance implementing a control, the worker will contact a supervisor prior to commencing work activities. In the event additional hazards are identified prior to or while performing this task, the supervisor will document the hazards and controls used to mitigate the risk using the North Crane Services Inc. JHA form and make that document available in the immediate work area. Note: Follow all requirement outlined by the service provider on the next page. Should your crane/machine come in contact with a power line: 1. Stay in the cab until there is assurance the power has been disconnected. 2. If that is not possible:

DO NOT STEP from the crane to the ground. This will result in electrocution. JUMP CLEAR of the cab keeping BOTH FEET TOGETHER. RABBIT HOP or SHUFFLE out of the energized zone.

3. Keep ground personnel away from the machine. Warn any personnel in the vicinity to

STAY AWAY, and not to enter the energy zone or touch the crane, load, or any other component within close proximity of the machine.

Safe Work Practices


Number: SWP014




Safe Work Practices


Number: SWP014




Approved By: _______________________________ Ron Sims Vice-President Corporate Affairs All original copies of Final Safe Work Practices are signed by the Vice-President Corporate Affairs and retained on file at the Northern Crane Services Inc. Corporate Office in Edmonton, Alberta

Safe Work Practices


Number: SWP014




Employee Name (Print) Signature Date ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Safe Work Procedure

Task Global:

LIFT EVALUATION CRITERIA Number: SWP015




PURPOSE: To establish safe work procedures that will minimize risk to people, equipment and the environment.

SCOPE: This document describes Northern Crane Services Inc. procedures for a Lift Evaluation Criteria





damage



- Operator will attend daily toolbox meetings








Weather - Personal injury - Equipment - Environment

- Employees will initiate and follow NCS procedures and manufactures specification prior to commencing job duties.

Bad Signals from Rigger

- Personal injury - Equipment

- The rigger must be deemed competent or under the direction of someone who is deemed competent.

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