health and safety procedure 330 – cranes, derricks, and rigging

Document Number: HSP - 330 Revised By: R. Strahan Manager Approval: H. Garner

Current Rev: 9/01/2019 Review Cycle: 3 years Revision No. 1 Page 1 of 30

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURE 330 – CRANES, DERRICKS, AND RIGGING

1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to establish minimum requirements for

the safety and health of employees and contractors who work with, near, and in connection with cranes, derricks, and rigging at the Westlake Plaquemine facility.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 This procedure provides minimum safety requirements to be followed

while working with, near, and in connection with cranes, derricks, and rigging. All Westlake employees and contractors are required to adhere to all parts of this procedure as well as the most current local, state, and federal regulations.

3.0 DEFINITIONS 3.1 Assembly/Disassembly - the assembly and/or disassembly of equipment

and components covered under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1400.

3.2 A/D Director (Assembly / Disassembly Director) - an individual who meets the criteria for both a competent person and a qualified person, or is a competent person who is assisted by one or more qualified persons ("A/D director").

3.3 Auxiliary Hoist - a supplemental hoisting unit of lighter capacity and usually higher speed than provided for the main hoist. (Also referred to as a whip line).

3.4 Competent Person – a person who is capable of identifying existing and

predictable hazards in the surrounding or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to workers and who as authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

3.5 Contract Monitor - a Westlake representative responsible for supervising

the work of the Contractor. This may be an engineer, foreman, superintendent, supervisor, or other position as assigned by the management of the Westlake facility including personnel from a “nested” Contractor, or joint venture agreement, working in a coordinator’s role for Westlake.




3.6 Crane - a machine for lifting, lowering, and moving a load horizontally, with the hoisting mechanism as an integral part of the machine. Cranes include but are not limited to the following:

Industrial Cranes

Crawler and carrier (truck) mounted lattice boom cranes

Crawler and carrier (truck) mounted telescopic boom cranes

Truck-mounted cranes

Rough terrain/all-terrain cranes

Mobile tower cranes

Mobile cranes

Carry decks

Boom trucks

Pedestal cranes

Dock cranes

Overhead / Gantry cranes

Derricks

Articulating Cranes

Cranes on Barges

Floating Cranes

Locomotive Cranes

Straddle Cranes

Side Boom Cranes

Pedestal Cranes

Portal Cranes

Crane on Monorail

3.7 Crane Boom - a structural member hinged to the front of the rotating superstructure, and which bears the load being lifted.

3.8 Critical Lift - as defined in section 5.8 of this procedure. 3.9 Gross Capacity - the manufacturer's total rated capacity of a crane at its

working configuration. 3.10 Gross Load - the sum of the weights of the net load, rigging, ropes,

beams, crane attachments that are considered part of the load. (Always check the manufacturer's specifications for items considered as part of the load.)

3.11 Hoist - an apparatus which allows the crane to lift or lower a load by

controlling the movement of wire rope through a load block.




3.12 Jib - an extension attached to the boom point to provide added boom length for lifting specified loads.

3.13 Load Chart - a document in which the crane manufacturer lists the

maximum gross loads at various working configurations of the crane.

3.14 Load Block - the assembly of hook or shackle, swivel, bearing, sheaves, pins, and frame suspended by the hoisting rope.

3.15 Load Ratings - maximum allowable lift capacities in pounds established

by the manufacturers, for different crane configurations, usually in chart form.

3.16 Lift Radius - the horizontal distance between the centerline of rotation

and the center of gravity of a suspended load. 3.17 Multiple Crane Lifts - lifts that require two or more cranes to hoist and set

a load. 3.18 Net Capacity - the actual load the crane can lift (gross capacity minus all

capacity deductions = net capacity). 3.19 Net Load - the total weights of an object or load to be hoisted without

deductions.

3.20 Operator Certification - permission granted by a jurisdictional or association authority. Contractors cannot issue documentation to their employees certifying them on a crane.

3.21 Outriggers - extendable supports used to increase the base dimensions

and stability of a crane.

3.22 Qualified Person - person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, successfully demonstrated the ability to solve / resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

3.23 Rig - describes the act of attaching loads to the hoist line.

3.24 Rigger - a Qualified and Competent individual whose duty it is to ensure

that loads are appropriately attached or rigged to the hoist line of the crane.




3.25 Signal Person – a designated individual who is a Qualified and Competent person and relays information to the crane operator.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 Health & Safety

4.1.1 Ensure procedure is in compliance with latest regulatory

requirements.

4.1.2 Ensure procedure is accessible to Westlake employees and contractors.

4.1.3 Periodically perform audits to assess the performance with

compliance of this procedure and correct issues.

4.2 Department Managers 4.2.1 Ensure compliance to this procedure and make available adequate

resources necessary for procedure implementation within responsible areas.

4.3 Supervisors 4.3.1 Ensure compliance with this procedure and correct issues as they

arise.

4.4 Operations 4.4.1 Understand this procedure, permit lifting activities, and verify critical

lifts have an approval form which is to be kept with the permit.

4.5 Contract Monitor 4.5.1 Retain all documentation submitted by the Crane Owner including

Critical Lift Plans.

4.5.2 Maintain oversight of contractor performing work.




4.6 Crane Owner – each company bringing cranes onto the Plaquemine site shall, prior to any Assembly / Disassembly and / or lifting activities: 4.6.1 Ensure Crane Operators and Rigger / Signal Persons are trained

and certified per OSHA regulations.

4.6.2 Ensure cranes are completely inspected per the manufacturer’s specifications listed in the service manual and meets all applicable federal, state and local regulations.

4.6.3 Maintain record(s) of all-prior inspections, tests, repairs,

maintenance, modifications and deficiencies on site; this can be electronic copies or hard copies. A contractor crane owner will make these records available for review upon request.

4.6.4 Maintain records of the identification, capability, training and competence of all crane operators and site support personnel.

4.6.5 Ensure all inspections of the hoisting machinery are performed by a

Competent Person.

4.6.6 Ensure the current inspection sticker is displayed or current inspection documentation is available at the job site.

4.6.7 Ensure load charts, recommended operating speeds, special

hazard warnings, instructions, and the crane operator’s manual are located in the crane cab at all times.

4.7 Crane Operator – each person who operates a crane shall:

4.7.1 Maintain proof of certification including the size and/or type of

equipment they are qualified to operate and the date / expiration date of their qualification. Copies of this certification must be available for review at all times.

4.7.2 Ensure each crane is inspected according to all regulatory requirements and manufacturers’ recommendations. The inspection must be documented prior to use as applicable.

4.7.3 Practice sound operating procedures according to all accredited

trade and professional organizations regarding crane rigging and lifting work (i.e., API, SAE, ANSI, ASME, NCCCO, etc.).




4.7.4 Ensure all documentation is maintained and available upon request.

4.7.5 Ensure load charts, recommended operating speeds, special

hazard warnings, instructions, and the crane operator’s manual are located in the crane cab at all times.

4.7.6 Set up and position cranes with adequate clearances from other

equipment and powerlines after reviewing the lift requirements.

4.7.7 Be trained and qualified in the job tasks to be performed. A Crane Operator must be a Competent Person and a Qualified Person.

4.8 Crew Leader – each person designated as a Crew Leader shall: 4.8.1 Retain all documentation of pre-lift meetings.

4.8.2 Ensure JSA’s are completed and thoroughly reviewed by the crew.

4.8.3 Ensure the crew is operating in accordance with this procedure and

all other applicable procedures, standards, and regulations.

4.8.4 Ensure operations understands when a lift to be performed is considered a Critical Lift. The Crew Leader must present the completed Critical Lift Plan Approval Form to operations during permitting.

4.9 Rigger – each person designated as a Rigger shall:

4.9.1 Assist in site preparation, and clearing of obstructions from landing

areas.

4.9.2 Inspect all rigging devices prior to use and adhere to all manufacturers' use recommendations and capacity limitations.

4.9.3 Ensure all loads are securely rigged before directing a lift.

4.9.4 Verify tag lines are adequate and identify any potential snags of

equipment or load.

4.9.5 Adhere to the crane operator’s instructions and industry standards.




4.9.6 Be trained and qualified in the job tasks to be performed. A Rigger must be a Competent Person and a Qualified Person.

4.10 Signal Person – each person designated as a Signal Person shall:

4.10.1 Assist in site preparation, and clearing of obstructions from landing

areas.

4.10.2 Understand and utilize all AMSE B30.5 hand signals.

4.10.3 Stay in constant communication with the crane operator.

4.10.4 Safely direct crane / load movement.

4.10.5 Be trained and qualified in the job tasks to be performed. A Signal Person must be a Competent Person and a Qualified Person.

5.0 PROCEDURE

5.1 General

5.1.1 All cranes operating at the Plaquemine facility shall follow requirements identified in the crane manufacturer’s manual / guidelines as well as current OSHA and ASME standards / regulations.

5.1.2 Documented inspections shall be performed on all cranes,

hoisting equipment, and rigging equipment operating at the Plaquemine facility in accordance with current federal, state, province, and local regulations. The inspections shall be performed to the manufacturer’s and regulatory agency’s specifications. The following inspections are required for cranes operating at the Plaquemine site:

5.1.2.1 Modified Equipment in accordance with 29 CFR

1926.1412(a) 5.1.2.2 Repaired/Adjusted Equipment in accordance with 29

CFR 1926.1412(b) 5.1.2.3 Post-Assembly in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1412(c) 5.1.2.4 Each shift in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1412(d) 5.1.2.5 Monthly in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1412(e) 5.1.2.6 Annual in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1412(f) 5.1.2.7 Severe Service in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1412(g)




5.1.2.8 Equipment Not In Regular Use in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1412(h)

5.1.3 All crane operators and crew members shall have a pre-lift

meeting before every lift in which the JSA or equivalent shall be reviewed, clear instructions shall be given, and any questions or concerns shall be addressed. The Crew Leader of the contractor performing the lift shall document and retain documentation that this meeting took place.

5.1.4 No crane shall be loaded in excess of its load rating.

5.1.5 If a crane must be loaded in excess of seventy-five (75) percent

(%) of the rated capacity of the crane as the crane is configured to perform the lift, the lift is considered a Critical Lift (see section 5.8).

5.1.6 Cranes shall only be used when conditions permit safe operation.

These conditions include but are not limited to: weather (see 5.6), congestion of areas, and preparation time.

5.1.7 The Crane Operator shall not engage in any practice or activity

that diverts the operator’s attention while engaged in operating the equipment or while a load is suspended.

5.1.8 Cell phones or other similar devices shall not be used while the

Crane Operator is operating the equipment or while the load is suspended. No electronic device shall be used to play music at any time. Cell phones are not allowed in crane cabs within process areas.

5.1.9 The Crane Operator will not be permitted to leave the controls or

switch off the crane while the load is freely suspended. 5.1.10 If a crane is required to travel while carrying a load, the path of

travel needs to be level within the manufacturer’s limit. 5.1.11 The crane’s boom shall be secured and locked to prevent

movement when the crane operator is not at his control station. When possible, the load or whip line shall be dogged off when the crane is unattended.




5.1.12 Jibs / boom extensions will only be used when approved by the crane manufacturer and only with load charts corresponding to the specific configuration.

5.1.13 Loads shall be attached to the hook by approved devices, per the

manufacturer’s instructions, in a balanced configuration. 5.1.14 All hooks shall be equipped with a safety latch which is capable of

fully securing the rigging in the hook. 5.1.15 Side loading of booms shall be limited to freely suspended loads

and cranes shall not be used for dragging or pulling loads.

5.1.16 Loads shall not be lifted over personnel, occupied buildings, or trailers.

5.1.17 Tag lines shall be used for control unless they create a greater hazard. Tag lines used during crane operations must be a clean, non-conducting material free of knots or frays.

5.1.18 Night time operations require sufficient lighting, and the crane

operator must consider cab glare during night lifts. A Westlake representative must review the lighting configuration if a night time lift is also a Critical Lift.

5.1.19 HSP 319 - Fall Protection must be followed when cranes are

assembled / disassembled or when personnel are required to conduct maintenance work on cranes.

5.2 Crane Construction

5.2.1 Only cranes which meet all current applicable governmental

regulations shall be allowed to operate at the Plaquemine facility (i.e., American National Standards Institute Safety Code for Crawler, Locomotive, and Truck Cranes, ANSI B 30.5-1968).

5.2.2 A carbon dioxide, dry chemical or equivalent fire extinguisher shall be equipped in the cab or vicinity of the crane cab at all times and must have a current inspection.




5.2.3 A substantial and durable load rating chart with clearly legible letters and figures shall be securely fastened to the crane cab. This chart must be easily visible to the crane operator while seated at his control station.

5.2.4 Recommended operating speeds, special hazard warnings,

instructions, and the Crane Operator Manual must be located in the crane cab at all times.

5.2.5 Nothing inside the cab shall be stored in such a manner as to

interfere with the crane’s operation.

5.2.6 Belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, fly wheels, chains, or other moving parts of equipment shall be guarded from contact by personnel or where they would create other hazards.

5.2.7 All exhaust pipes shall be properly guarded or insulated to prevent

personnel injury.

5.2.8 All windows in the cab shall be made of safety glass, or equivalent, and will not distort visibility or otherwise interfere with the safe operation of the crane.

5.2.9 Guardrails, handholds, and steps shall be provided on cranes for

safe access to the car, cab, or if necessary cab roof. Platforms and walkways will have anti-skid surfaces.

5.2.10 The fuel filler pipe shall be located and positioned so as not to allow

spill or overflow to run onto the engine, exhaust, or electrical equipment.

5.2.11 All cranes shall be equipped with:

Boom angle indicator.

Anti-two block device which prohibits the hoist from making contact between the load block and the boom.

Crane level indicator.

Boom stops (except for derricks and hydraulic booms).

Jib stops (if a jib is attached, except for derricks).

Hydraulic outrigger jacks and hydraulic stabilizer jacks must have an integral holding device / check valve.

Rail clamps and rail stops, except portal cranes (when applicable)




Wind Speed Indicator (all cranes performing personnel lifts or greater than 100 tons).

Horn.

5.2.12 All mobile cranes with a maximum rated load capacity of 3 tons or greater shall have a functional load indicator, load moment (rated capacity) indicator, or load moment (rated capacity) limiter.

5.2.13 Cranes operating on or near the Cell Line area do not have to meet

the requirements of 5.2.11 through 5.2.12 if the cell line may cause interference with the specific requirement due to electromagnetic fields.

5.2.14 Cranes operating with a live boom controlled by a foot brake are prohibited unless approved by the Contract Monitor.

5.2.15 Cranes operating with free fall hoist lines are prohibited except

when used for pile driving or drilling operations.

5.3 Crane Placement

5.3.1 Cranes shall be staged on a level surface when possible, with outriggers extended per the manufacturer chart. When the ground is not level, a Competent Person must approve the placement of the crane and the crane will utilize its level controls.

5.3.2 Ground conditions for load-bearing surfaces must be stable,

compacted, and level. Cranes shall be setting solidly as required by manufacturer’s recommendations.

5.3.3 Mats shall be of integral construction, free of defects, capable of

distributing the applied loading without failure and be of sufficient surface area to distribute applied forces and prevent shifting, sinking, settlement or toppling under load.

Note: Current Westlake owned and rented cranes must comply with 5.2.11 through 5.2.12 by January 1st, 2021, unless a personnel lift is being performed then the crane must comply immediately. All new cranes brought on site by Westlake or contractors must meet 5.2.11 through 5.2.12 immediately.




5.3.4 Cranes shall not be set up in a way that exerts more pressure on the ground than the soil type can support.

5.3.5 If pressure exerted on the ground is over three thousand (3000) pounds (lbs.) per square foot, the setup of the crane will require approval of a Competent Person.

5.3.6 Appropriate analysis (X-Ray, Geotechnical Analysis, Ground Penetrating Radar, etc.) shall be completed if any of the following occur:

5.3.6.1 Soil stability or bearing capacity is questionable.

5.3.6.2 The Crane Owner or a Westlake representative requests an analysis.

5.3.6.3 A crane is to be used with a rating of five hundred (500) tons or more.

5.3.7 The analysis in 5.3.6 shall be approved by the Contract Monitor.

5.3.8 Underground structures / installations must be considered before

traveling or setting up a crane. Check for potential underground hazards including:

5.3.8.1 Existence of process and utility piping.

5.3.8.2 Sewer lines.

5.3.8.3 Electrical / communication conduits.

5.3.8.4 Underground piping (especially cooling and fire water lines).

5.3.9 All known underground structures / installations must be located prior to crane setting up any crane over sixty (60) tons.




5.4 Assembly and Disassembly 5.4.1 Assembly and disassembly operations shall follow the most current

manufacturers’ and OSHA standards set forth in 1926.1401 through 1926.1406.

5.4.2 All cranes assembled / disassembled at the Plaquemine facility must be assigned an A / D Director, who meets the criteria of a Competent and Qualified Person.

5.4.3 Assembly and disassembly shall be directed by the A / D Director and must be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s procedures and / or recommendations.

5.4.4 Assembly and Disassembly below a power line is prohibited unless

the power line has been de-energized and visibly grounded per HSP 317 – Control of Hazardous Energy.

5.4.5 Before commencing assembly / disassembly operations, the A / D

Director must ensure crew members understand:

5.4.5.1 Their tasks and the hazards associated with each task.

5.4.5.2 The hazardous locations / positions to avoid.

5.4.5.3 To inform the Crane Operator of their location if the crew member will be in a location not visible to the Crane Operator.

Note: When setting up a crane and preparing for a lift, care must be taken to avoid steam or fine water vents (Examples of these areas include Utilities Deaerators and cooling tower plumes). If these areas cannot be avoided, cranes as well as loads must be grounded. A large static charge can develop when the crane or crane’s load is near the vapor cloud due to the Lenard Effect (Spray Electrification). This phenomenon occurs with the separation of electric charges due to the aerodynamic breakup of water droplets.




5.5 Crane Movement

5.5.1 Cranes shall have a spotter before any maneuvering within process areas, dikes, docks, or any other area where contact with equipment (especially power lines) is possible.

5.5.2 Before moving any crane, the spotter and the driver shall evaluate

the path of travel for hazards and discuss limitations of the equipment (turning radius, center of gravity, braking system, obstacles, height of structures, soil conditions, etc.) and identify any areas of specific concern.

5.5.3 Mobile cranes in transit shall, when possible, restrain the headache

ball or load from swinging freely.

5.5.4 Clearance distances to overhead structures and power lines shall be identified and clearly marked or clearance determined prior to passage.

5.6 Wind / Weather Limitations

5.6.1 In all cases where the manufacturer's recommendations are more

stringent than the following guidelines, the manufacturer's guidelines shall prevail. Extreme consideration shall be taken when handling loads with large surface areas in windy conditions.

5.6.2 When the crane or load is subjected to wind gusts and / or sustained winds equal to twenty (20) miles per hour (mph) or higher wind speeds, the following must occur:

5.6.2.1 Crane lifting activities shall be suspended.

5.6.2.2 The Crane Operator shall then determine if loads can be safely lifted using the manufacturer’s recommendations.

5.6.2.3 The Crane Operator must have a Pre-Lift Meeting with all personnel involved in the lift and discuss the potential hazards.

5.6.2.4 The Crane Operator must document in the “Comments” section on the Safe Work Permit that this meeting and evaluation took place.

5.6.3 All lifts shall be suspended if the site is under a 7-mile lightning alert

until the return to work alert has been issued.




5.6.4 The potential for severe weather shall be reviewed both during the planning and execution of a lift.

5.6.4.1 Severe weather includes high wind, heavy fog, rain, hail,

sleet, snow, ice, and lightning.

5.6.5 Lifting activities shall be discontinued on indication of dangerous weather conditions or other impending danger, and cranes shall be placed in a safe position (loads returned to ground, booms lowered if possible, etc).

5.6.6 Lifting activities shall be reassessed whenever conditions change or have not been accounted for during the planning of the lift.

5.7 Personnel Platform / Man Basket Lifts 5.7.1 Personnel shall not conduct any work from a platform or man

basket suspended from a crane, or operate a crane to perform a man basket lift without an approved variance.

5.7.2 A variance shall not be granted unless it is demonstrated that the erection, use, and dismantling of conventional means of reaching the work area, such as a personnel hoist, ladder, stairway, aerial lift, elevating work platform, or scaffold would be more hazardous, or is not possible because of the project's structural design or worksite conditions.

5.7.3 If a variance is granted, all of the following shall be met:

5.7.3.1 A Critical Lift Plan must be approved by the Contract

Monitor.

5.7.3.2 Personnel platforms / man baskets shall have an up-to-date inspection, and must be certified to perform a personnel platform / man basket lift. Platforms must be designed in accordance with 1926.1431(e).

5.7.3.3 The personnel platform / man basket must be inspected prior to use.

5.7.3.4 The crane must be equipped with items listed under 5.2.11.




5.7.3.5 Hooks used in the connection between the hoist line and the personnel platform must be:

5.7.3.5.1 Of a type that can be closed and locked,

eliminating the throat opening.

5.7.3.5.2 Closed and locked when attached.

5.7.3.6 Shackles used in place of hooks must be of the alloy anchor type, with either: 5.7.3.6.1 A bolt, nut and retaining pin, in place.

5.7.3.6.2 Of the screw type, with the screw pin secured from accidental removal.

5.7.3.7 A test run of the lift to be performed must be completed

without personnel on the platform before an actual lift is performed.

5.7.3.8 The total load (with the platform loaded, including the

hook, load line and rigging) must not exceed 50 percent of the rated capacity for the radius and configuration of the equipment, except during proof testing.

5.7.3.9 A personnel platform / man basket lift shall not be

conducted when the crane or load is subjected to wind gusts and / or sustained winds equal to fifteen (15) miles per hour (mph) or higher wind speed.

5.7.3.10 The personnel platform / man basket must not be tied off

to any structure at any time. 5.7.3.11 The number of employees occupying the personnel

platform must not exceed the maximum number the platform was designed to hold or the number required to perform the work, whichever is less.

5.7.3.12 Compliance with all parts of 29 CFR 1926.1431.




5.8 Critical Lift 5.8.1 A lift will be considered a Critical Lift when any of the following

exist: 5.8.1.1 The load exceeds seventy-five (75) percent (%) of the

rated capacity of the crane as the crane is configured to perform the lift.

5.8.1.2 More than one crane is used to lift a common load. 5.8.1.2.1 The lift is not considered a Critical Lift if the

second crane is not being used to lift the load and is only being used as a tail.

5.8.1.3 A crane is used to make a personnel platform / man

basket lift (Personnel platform / man basket lifts must also have an approved variance).

5.8.1.4 A Westlake Representative requests a Critical Lift Plan.

5.8.2 A Critical Lift Plan shall be submitted to the Contract Monitor by the Crane Owner at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to performing any Critical Lifts unless there is an emergency situation. The Contract Monitor must approve the Critical Lift Plan by completing the Critical Lift Plan Approval Form (Appendix C) before any lifting activities begin. During an emergency situation, the Critical Lift Plan must still be adequately reviewed by the Contract Monitor and a Critical Lift Plan Approval Form must still be completed. This form shall be presented to operations during permitting and kept with the permit at all times.

5.8.3 A Critical Lift Plan shall include:

Notation of model and manufacturer of crane along with all inspection certificates.

List of crane’s configuration and counter-weight package.

Crane’s center of rotation in relation to load.

Location of outriggers floats, mats and distribution pans/pads.

Most severe ground bearing pressures expected.

Minimum and maximum radii.

Minimum and maximum boom angles.

Net weight of load to be hoisted and source for determining weight of load.




Gross weights to be hoisted.

Gross chart capacity for maximum radii of the crane(s).

Minimum parts of line required.

Maximum percentage of chart capacities to be reached. (gross load/manufacturer's gross chart capacity).

Path load will travel from pick to set.

Maximum elevation load will be hoisted.

Notation on drawing if capacity is determined by structural strength of crane or tipping capacity.

Minimum headroom clearance between block and boom tip.

Minimum clearances between load and boom.

Minimum clearances between load, boom and nearby obstructions.

Rotation of the load when required.

Maximum allowable wind forces.

Rigging diagram.

Points of attachment with inspection reports and/or authorizations.

Rigging equipment certifications / inspections, if applicable.

Crane Operator(s)’ certifications.

5.8.4 The Critical Lift Plan will be in the form of a drawing and / or a written document based on the Contract Monitor’s request.

5.8.5 A Job Safety Analysis (JSA) or equivalent shall be conducted for each critical lift and in accordance with “HSP 325 - Contractor Safety Management.”

5.8.6 A Pre-Lift Meeting must be conducted for all critical lifts.

5.8.6.1 A Pre-Lift Meeting will be conducted by a Qualified Person and shall include: 5.8.6.1.1 The Contract Monitor and / or other Westlake

Representatives

5.8.6.1.2 The Crane Operator

5.8.6.1.3 Foreman / Supervisor of the crew conducting the work

5.8.6.1.4 The Rigger / Signal Person




5.8.6.2 During the Pre-Lift Meeting the Critical Lift Plan shall be reviewed, the JSA or equivalent shall be reviewed, clear instructions shall be given, and any questions or concerns shall be addressed. The Crew Leader of the contractor performing the lift shall document and retain documentation that this meeting took place.

5.9 Barricading 5.9.1 When performing a lift, the swing radius of the load will be

barricaded with red barricade tape and the barricade will be tagged to prevent access by personnel not involved in the lift. The size and configuration of the load will be considered when identifying the area to be barricaded. Unnecessary personnel shall be cleared from the area.

5.9.2 Accessible areas within the swing radius of the rotating superstructure of the crane shall be barricaded with red barricade tape and the barricade tagged in such a manner as to prevent personnel from being struck or crushed by the crane.

5.9.3 Personnel shall not walk under a suspended load and Crane Operators shall not lift a load over any personnel.

5.9.4 During outrigger movement, visual contact of the outriggers shall be

made by the Crane Operator or an assigned qualified Rigger / Signal Person. All personnel shall be clear of the outriggers before extension and retraction movement.

5.9.5 Human barricades may be used in place of barricade tape when barricade tape is not feasible. When utilizing human barricades the following must be met:

5.9.5.1 Personnel must be cleared from the area, and no one shall be located under a suspended load at any time.

5.9.5.2 An adequate number of people must be used for human barricades as to prevent anyone from entering the swing path of the load.




5.9.5.3 An adequate audible device must be used by the employees acting as part of the human barricade while the load is in motion to let surrounding personnel know that a lift as being made. (Examples of these devices include air horns and whistles).

5.10 Communication 5.10.1 Hand signals, in accordance with AMSE B30.5, shall be posted at

the job site, or on the crane, and used to communicate crane movements.

5.10.2 When using radios for communication during lifting activities, a

designated radio channel must be used. 5.10.3 Only one person shall give signals to the Crane Operator unless

anyone becomes aware of a safety issue then the person must alert the Crane Operator or Rigger / Signal Person by giving the stop or emergency stop signal.

5.10.4 The designated Signal Person must be identified to everyone

involved in the lift before lifting begins. 5.10.5 Crane Operators must give one horn blow before a load begins

movement to alert surrounding personnel that a load being transferred.

5.10.6 When the Crane Operator will not be able to see the load and / or

the signal person at any time during a lift, or when the Crane Operator’s vision is compromised, a plan must be developed which addresses the hazards of blind lifting such as:

5.10.6.1 Appropriate communication between Rigger / Signal

Person and Crane Operator.

5.10.6.2 Positioning the crane to ensure the load / boom or counter weight does not make contact with any equipment or structure.




5.11 Rigging Equipment

5.11.1 All rigging equipment shall:

5.11.1.1 Meet all regulatory standards.

5.11.1.2 Be inspected prior to use and as necessary during its use.

5.11.1.3 Have embossed identification markings as prescribed by the manufacturer and / or regulatory agencies that indicate the recommended safe working load.

5.11.1.4 Not be loaded in excess of its recommended safe working load as prescribed on the identification markings by the manufacturer.

5.11.2 Rigging equipment, when not in use, shall be removed from the immediate work area so as not to present a hazard to employees.

5.11.3 Makeshift links or fasteners formed from bolts or rods, or other such attachments, shall not be used.

5.11.4 Safety latch type hooks shall be used wherever possible.

5.11.5 Spreader bars or any specialty item used to make a lift must be a

manufactured design or have been evaluated and approved by a Professional Engineer. Documentation of the rigging equipment’s certification and/or design specifications must be maintained by the Crane Owner.

5.11.6 Skid boxes (skip pans) shall have the load ratings posted on the equipment.




5.12 Lifting Near Energized Power Lines (insulated or uninsulated on utility poles) 5.12.1 The following shall be adhered to before beginning equipment

operations: 5.12.1.1 The work zone shall be identified by either:

5.12.1.1.1 Demarcating boundaries (such as with flags,

or a device such as a range limit device or range control warning device) and prohibiting the operator from operating the equipment past those boundaries.

5.12.1.1.2 Defining the work zone as the area three hundred sixty (360) degrees around the equipment, up to the equipment’s maximum working radius.

5.12.1.2 When assembling / disassembling or working near

energized power lines, a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet (ft) shall be maintained. A spotter must always be used when working in the vicinity of power lines whether energized or not.

5.12.1.3 When assembling / disassembling or operating

equipment within twenty (20) feet (ft) or when the equipment has the potential to be operated within twenty (20) feet (ft) from any power line, one of the following must occur:

5.12.1.3.1 De-energize and ensure the power line is

visibly grounded per HSP 317 – Control of Hazardous Energy. This shall be done by a Competent Person.

5.12.1.3.2 Ensure that no part of the equipment or load gets closer than twenty (20) feet (ft) from the power line.

5.12.1.3.3 Use the OSHA Table A – Minimum Clearance Distances.




Table A – Minimum Clearance Distances

Voltage (Nominal, kV, Alternating Current) Minimum Clearance Distance (feet)

Up to 50 10

Over 50 to 200 15

Over 200 to 350 20

Over 350 to 500 25

Over 500 to 750 35

Over 750 to 1,000 45

Over 1,000

As established by the utility owner/operator or registered

professional engineer who is a qualified person with respect to electrical power

transmission and distribution.

5.12.1.4 When using option 5.12.1.3.2 or option 5.12.1.3.3 the

following must occur:

5.12.1.4.1 Conduct a planning meeting with the A / D Director, A / D crew, Crane Operator, Rigger, Signal Person, and the other workers who will be in the area, as applicable, to review the location of the power line(s) and the steps that will be implemented to prevent encroachment / electrocution.

5.12.1.4.2 Erect and maintain an elevated warning line, barricade, or line of signs, in view of the operator, equipped with flags or similar high-visibility markings, at 20 feet from the power line (if using option 5.12.1.3.2 of this section) or at the minimum approach distance under Table A (if using option 5.12.1.3.3).




5.12.1.4.3 A dedicated spotter must be used who is in continuous contact with the equipment operator. The dedicated spotter must adhere to 29 CFR 1926.1407(b)(3)(i) and / or 1926.1408(b)(4)(ii).

5.12.1.4.4 If the dedicated spotter must be used due to the operator not being able to see the elevated warning line, at least one of the following must be in place:

5.12.1.4.4.1 A proximity alarm set to give

the operator sufficient warning to prevent encroachment.

5.12.1.4.4.2 A device that automatically warns the operator when to stop movement, such as a range control warning device. Such a device must be set to give the operator sufficient warning to prevent encroachment.

5.12.1.4.4.3 A device that automatically limits range of movement, set to prevent encroachment.

5.12.1.4.4.4 An insulating link/device, as defined in 29 CFR 1926.1401, installed at a point between the end of the load line (or below) and the load.

5.12.1.4.5 The requirements of 5.12.1.4.4 do not apply to

the construction of electric power transmission and distribution lines and equipment.

5.12.1.5 Assembly / disassembly activities or operating a crane closer than the minimum approach distance under the OSHA Table A – Minimum Clearance Distances is prohibited.




5.12.1.6 Assembly and Disassembly below a power line is prohibited unless the power line has been de-energized and visibly grounded.

5.12.1.7 Treat all power lines and equipment as energized unless

proper lockout / tagout procedures, per HSP 317 – Control of Hazardous Energy, have been followed and the power line has been visibly grounded at the worksite by a Competent Person.

5.12.1.8 When working near energized high voltage lines or

equipment, tag lines shall NOT be used unless not using them would create a greater safety hazard. Taglines, when necessary, shall be a clean, dry, non-conducting material free of knots or frays.

5.12.1.9 If contact is accidentally made with high voltage lines or equipment a complete inspection shall be required for possible damage to booms, hoists, cables, rigging, and rigging equipment.

5.12.1.10 When in transit (with no load and the boom fully lowered)

follow the OSHA 1926.1411 (Table T – Minimum Clearance Distances While Travelling with No Load).




Table T – Minimum Clearance Distances while Traveling with No Load

Voltage (Nominal, kV, Alternating Current) Minimum Clearance Distance (feet)

Up to 0.75 4

Over 0.75 to 50 6

Over 50 to 345 10

Over 345 to 750 16

Over 750 to 1000 20

Over 1000

As established by the utility owner/operator or registered

professional engineer who is a qualified person with respect to electrical power

transmission and distribution.

6.0 TRAINING

6.1 All Crane Owners shall ensure Crane Operators and Rigger / Signal

Persons are trained and certified per OSHA regulations. Crane Operators must recertify every five years.

7.0 RECORD KEEPING 7.1 Crane Owners are required to maintain all inspections, certifications,

maintenance documents, trainings, and other pertinent information. This information must be made available upon request.

7.2 All Crane Operators shall have in their possession a qualification card. The card shall state the date the operator was qualified in addition to identifying the equipment the operator is qualified to operate.

7.3 All Rigger/Signal Persons shall have in their possession a card which

displays their training as a Rigger/Signal Person along with the date of the training.




8.0 REFERENCES

8.1 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC 8.2 29 CFR 1926.251 8.3 29 CFR 1926 751 8.4 29 CFR 1910.184 8.5 29 CFR 1910.179 8.6 29 CFR 1910.180 8.7 ANSI B 15.1-1958 8.8 ANSI / ASME B 30.5 8.9 ANSI / ASME B 30.10 8.10 Westlake HSPs 317, 319, 325

9.0 APPENDICES

9.1 Appendix A – RACI Chart 9.2 Appendix B – Cranes, Derricks, and Rigging Procedure Audit 9.3 Appendix C – Critical Lift Plan Approval Form

Revision History

Rev Changes Approved Date

1

Added that crane operators must recertify every 5 years. Added the requirements for each inspection type. Changed date for Westlake cranes to comply from 2020 to 2021 due to budget constraints.

H. Garner 9/01/2019

0 Procedure was established. H. Garner 08/01/2018




Appendix A – RACI Chart

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Foster Culture of Safety R R R R R

Maintaining Oversight of Crane Owner A

Daily On-Site Safety Meetings / JSAs A

Incident Notification, Investigation, and Reporting I I I I A

Maintain Inspections/Certifications/Training A

Compliance & Auditing R R R R R

R = Responsible: The person who is assigned to do the work. A = Accountable: The person who makes the final decision and has the ultimate ownership. C = Consulted: The person who must be consulted before a decision or action is taken. I = Informed: The person who must be informed that a decision or action has been taken.




Appendix B - Cranes, Derricks, and Rigging Procedure Audit

Cranes, Derricks, and Rigging Procedure Audit Y / N /

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1. Are Crane Operators aware of the cell phone policy?

2. Are Crane Operators aware that they are not permitted to leave the controls or turn off the crane while a load is freely suspended?

3. Have all cranes been inspected?

4. Is the crane equipped with an inspected fire extinguisher, or is one in the vicinity of the crane?

5. Does the Crane Operator & Rigger/Signal Person have proof of training?

6. Can the cab be accessed safely? (Guardrails, handholds, steps, anti-skid surfaces)

7. Is the crane equipped with all required safety features per the procedure?

8. Is the crane set on a level, stable surface?

9. If the pressure on the ground is over 3,000 lbs per square foot, has the setup been approved by a Competent Person?

10. If the crane is rated for 500 tons or more, has an appropriate ground analysis been completed?

11. If the crane is rated for over 60 tons, have all underground installations been located?

12. Are all rigging devices appropriate for the lift being made and up-to-date on inspection?

13. Are hooks equipped with a safety latch capable of fully securing the rigging in the hook?

14. Are tag lines being used if they are not considered more hazardous?

15. If the lift is at night, is the lighting sufficient?

16. Has an Assembly / Disassembly Director been assigned for the setup / dismantling of the crane?

17. If wind gusts and / or sustained winds equal 20 mph or higher, have all necessary precautions been taken? (Evaluation of lift, Pre-Lift Meeting, Documentation on the permit that evaluation and meeting took place)

18. Are all weather conditions acceptable for lifting activities?

19. If the lift meets the definition of a Critical Lift, is the lift being performed in accordance with the procedure? (Critical Lift Approval Form with permit, etc)

20. If a Personnel Lift is being performed, is there an approved variance?

21. Are all aspects of the Personnel Lift being performed in accordance with the procedure?

22. If the crane has the potential to operate or be assembled within 20 feet from any power line, are all parts of the procedure being followed?

23. If the crane is being Assembled / Disassembled below a power line, has the power line been de-energized?

24. Has the swing radius been barricaded with red barricade tape and tagged?

25. Has the superstructure of the crane been barricaded with red barricade tape and tagged?

26. Have measures been taken to ensure the load will not be lifted over personnel?

27. If a human barricade is used, is there an adequate number of people being used and located a safe distance away from the load?

28. If a human barricade is used, is an adequate audible device being used to notify surrounding personnel that a lift is being made?

29. Are hand signals being utilized by the Rigger / Signal Person to communicate with the Crane Operator?

30. Is the Crane operator using repetitive horn blows during the entire time the load is moving?




Appendix C - Critical Lift Plan Approval Form

Lift Description: ___________________________________ WO#: _____________

Location of Crane Set Up: ________________________________________________ Crane Manufacturer, Model, Size: __________________________________________

Date(s) for which lift is approved: __________________________________________

Critical Lift Plan Requirements

1. Notation of model and manufacturer of crane along with all inspection certificates.

2. List of crane’s configuration and counter-weight package.

3. Crane’s center of rotation in relation to load.

4. Location of outriggers floats, mats and distribution pans/pads.

5. Most severe ground bearing pressures expected.

6. Minimum and maximum radii.

7. Minimum and maximum boom angles.

8. Net weight of load to be hoisted and source for determining weight of load.

9. Gross weights to be hoisted.

10. Gross chart capacity for maximum radii of the crane(s).

11. Minimum parts of line required.

12. Maximum percentage of chart capacities to be reached. (gross load/manufacturer's gross chart capacity).

13. Path load will travel from pick to set.

14. Maximum elevation load will be hoisted.

15. Notation on drawing if capacity is determined by structural strength of crane or tipping capacity.

16. Minimum headroom clearance between block and boom tip.

17. Minimum clearances between load and boom.

18. Minimum clearances between load, boom and nearby obstructions.

19. Rotation of the load when required.

20. Maximum allowable wind forces.

21. Rigging diagram.

22. Points of attachment with inspection reports and/or authorizations.

23. Rigging equipment certifications / inspections, if applicable.

24. Crane Operator(s)’ certifications.

Contract Monitor’s Approval: _________________________ Date: ___________

*This form, along with the Critical Lift Plan, must be presented to operations and must stay with the permit at all times.

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