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The MissionThe purpose of the Association
will be to promote lifting
equipment safety, improve the
quality of lifting equipment
training, consulting, and
inspecting, and to represent
the subject of lifting equipment
safety in regulatory forums.
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The Challenges of Rigging Engineering for Wind Tower Erection 2-5
ASME B30 10 Hooks 5
General Assembly Photos 6-7
Do You Know? 8
Next General Assembly Information 9
Membership Informationand Application 10
2011 ACRP Officers and Board of Directors 11
New Members 12
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Issue 103 Winter, 2010
Crosby Forging Plant Tour 2010
President’s Corner Mike Riggs
You Aren’t a Member Yet?If there was ever a time to join ACRP, it is now. Our members have
had an advantage in preparing for the new crane standards that
have hit the street. For years our members have been kept up to
date on the probable changes as they relate to crane and rigging activity. As many
of you, I receive calls day after day looking for understanding of the 29 CFR 1400.
What does it mean for my riggers, signalpersons and operators? How much time
do I have to be in compliance?
ACRP member companies are much more prepared for changes as they occur in
our industry. Year after year our members are updated and taught by some of the
best minds in the industry. ACRP has members that represent us and are heavily
involved in the writing of many ASME B30 standards.
Bradley Closson (CRAFT Forensic Services) is the past Vice Chair of the B30
General Committee. At this time Brad is actively involved on the B30.5 - Mobile
and Locomotive Cranes committee. Mike Parnell (Industrial Training
International) is the current Vice Chair of the B30 General Committee and is
actively involved in B30.9 – Slings. Jeff Gilbert of the ACRP management team has
been involved in ASME for years and is currently active on B30.9 – Slings, 30.10
– Hooks, 30.19 – Cableways and 30.26 – Rigging Hardware committees. ACRP
member Mike Gelskey Sr. (Lift-It Manufacturing) is the current President of
WSTDA (Web Sling & Tie Down Association). Other members including
John Hellums (Bishop Lifting Products), Jerry Klinke (ACRA Enterprises) and
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The Challenges of Rigging Engineering for Wind Tower Erection– Thomas Gilbert P.E., Cianbro Corporation
(Excerpt of Tom’s presentation at the 2010 General Assembly)
Location
How do we get there?
Wind Turbine Overview
Milestones
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Challenges
Changes
Jiminy Tower Transportation
Nacelle Transportation
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Erect Tower Sections
Rotor Rigging
Preparatory Work
Preparatory Work
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Almost complete Four guys not afraid of heights Completed
The ASME B30 Safety Standards, which are often
referred to for the safety of cableways, cranes, derricks,
hoists, hooks, jacks, and slings, include 29 volumes.
These volumes are updated every three to five years,
and several that are relevant to the rigging industry have
been recently issued. One in particular, ASME B30.10
Hooks was issued in January 2010. The changes to the
document were significant in format and content. A
summary of the changes is provided below.
The document was reformatted to be consistent with
other new ASME B30 volumes.
A marking requirement was added to include
manufacturers’ name, and load rating identification.
This allows the user to identify the hook
manufacturer, and be able to determine the capacity
of the hook even if it has been separated from the
original equipment.
Allowable sling loading angle for a single point
hook was further defined.
Additional information on duplex hook
loading was included. Also, new information
on quad (four prong) hooks was added in
the “Operating Practices” section.
ASME B30 10 Hooks
New images of a foundry hook and a
quad hook were added.
New stronger verbiage about hook latches in
the “Operating Practices” section was added
to further advise that latches are to aid in the
retention of loose slings under slack conditions
only, and are not intended to be antifouling
devices during lifting or rigging.
The “Repairs and Modifications” and “Operating
Practices” sections were modified regarding
“mousing” of the hooks. There is an allowance to
mouse hooks provided the requirements of latch
as defined in the standard are met.
The changes to ASME B30.10 Hooks include the
addition of new types of hooks and enhancements
to inspection requirements. These changes are
designed to make the safety standard more
comprehensive and applicable to current hook
configurations as well as equipment utilizing hooks.
The new ASME B30.10 Hooks safety standard
becomes effective January 8, 2011, and is available
at www.asme.org.
Paul Boeckman
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Danny Bishop
The Crosby GroupDo You Know?
I hope that each of my fellow ACRP members are doing well! And most importantly it is my
sincere desire that each of you will be making plans to attend the May 2011 General Assembly
in Milwaukee, WI. One of the main reasons for coming for a lot of members is to increase their
awareness and knowledge of manufacturer recommendations, and standards that pertain to our
industry. With that said please take a few minutes to tackle the “Rigging Quiz” below:
1. Which ASME standard addresses detachable
“Rigging Hardware”?
A. ASME B30.9
B. ASME B30.10
C. ASME B30.23
D. ASME B30.26
2. Which of the following rigging blocks are
included in ASME B30.26?
A. Mobile and Bridge Crane Blocks
B. Detachable rigging blocks for lifting
purposes only
C. Detachable rigging blocks for load
handling activities
D. Fixed rigging blocks for load
handling activities
3. ASME B30.10 (2009) requires manufacturer’s
identification and rated load identification to
be forged, cast or die stamped on the hook?
A. True
B. False
Answer key:
4. The minimum horizontal sling angle at the load when
using a hook at the top of the rigging triangle to collect
the slings would be? (Assumes COG in the middle)
A. 45 Degrees
B. 90 Degrees
C. 120 Degrees
D. None of the above
5. If the application required a two leg wire rope sling
assembly with Crosby sorting hooks (WLL of 2 tons per
hook) at the connection points on the load, working
at 30 degree horizontal sling angles, what could the
maximum weight to be lifted be?
A. 1 ton
B. 2 tons
C. 3.5 tons
D. 4 tons
Perhaps the quiz was a breeze for many of you, or perhaps
it posed a few challenges to some. Either way it is a small
sample of the type of knowledge that can be obtained
when you choose to attend the ACRP General Assembly.
Hope to see each of you in Milwaukee!
Danny Bishop
ACRP Board Member
The Crosby Group
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2. C
3. A
4. A
5. B
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Knowing ACRP’s Mission …Improve the lifting equipment safety standards, consulting and inspection for all those in the lifting and rigging industries.
Represent the crane and rigging industry in regulatory forums.
Promote lifting equipment safety standards.
Knowing how you would benefit … ACRP provides up-to-date information through national meetings, newsletters, and inter-association communications briefs.
Current information helps support better decision making in
training and on the job.
Knowing how Employers would benefit … Gaining new techniques in providing superior quality of crane and rigging training.
Obtaining timely knowledge of pending and/or effective changes to
National, State or Provincial regulations.
Knowing how Individuals would benefit … Meeting experts in the technical industry areas which directly pertain to their daily lifting activities.
Valuable business relationships can be made with these experts for assistance during daily operations or information.
Want to be an INDUSTRY KNOWER?
2011 ACRP National Assembly May 10 – 13 • Milwaukee, WI
“Crane Operation Safety” Network with industry leaders and professionals.
Excellent technical presentations by
knowledgeable experts.
Updates from OSHA and ASME.
New Standards under development.
Join us for a tour to Manitowoc!
ACRP is where trainers go to get trained.
Learn how to “load balance” knowledge in your favor, contact the ACRP office.
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2011 ACRP Officers and Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Devon Beasley
Industrial Training
International, Inc.
Bradley Closson
CRAFT Forensic Services
Jerry Klinke
ACRA Enterprises
Ron Overton
Overton Safety Training
Mike Parnell
Industrial Training
International
Charles Sager
ExxonMobil
James Cahill
J.F. White Contracting Co.
Thomas Gilbert
Cianbro Companies
Ray Linton
Linton Rigging Gear
Paul Kuber
Retired (ExxonMobil)
Edmond Tamas
Fluor Corporation
Professional Corporate Associate
Danny Bishop
The Crosby Group
John Hellums
Bishop Lifting Products
Thomas De Soo
I & I Sling. / Slingmax
PresidentMike Riggs
I & I Sling /
Slingmax
Vice PresidentScott Fleming
Unirope Ltd.
Secretary/TreasurerRon Overton
Overton Safety
Training, Inc.
The MissionThe purpose of the Association
will be to promote lifting
equipment safety, improve the
quality of lifting equipment
training, consulting, and
inspecting, and to represent
the subject of lifting equipment
safety in regulatory forums.
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Chris Bertrando
Lift-All Company, Inc.
Landisville, PA
Pinchas “Pinky” Leitner
Lifting Solutions Corp.
Brooklyn, NY
Camilo Filho
IPS Soluções Técnicas em Mov. de Cargas
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Jason Ribes
Weight Tech Engineering
Greenwell Springs, LA
Cory Eskra
Unirope, Ltd.
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada
Jeff Hairston
RHTC, Inc.
West Monroe, LA
New Members; please give them a warm ACRP welcome
Joseph Uva and John Glinksi
Skanska USA Civil Northeast
Maspath, NY
Matt Fegenbush
Crane Sales & Service
Omaha, NE
Steven French
Tennessee Valley Authority
Knoxville, TN
Alicia Lauersen
Suncor Energy, Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
Aaron Giesinger
Super Slings, Inc.
Nisku, Alberta
Canada
President’s Corner Continued from Front Page
Tom DeSoo (I & I/Slingmax) have been on
rigging task forces in an effort to design testing
that is accurate and equitable for qualified
riggers and signalpersons. The point I am trying
to make is that if your company wants to be in
the know and ahead of the game, a good first
step is to join ACRP and mingle, learn and
associate with these members and many other
leaders in our industry.
Let me introduce you to Steven French, an
instructor for the Tennessee Valley Authority
(TVA) a power utility entity. Steven attended
his first ACRP General Assembly last year
in Shreveport, Louisiana. Because of his
excitement about what he learned and the
contacts he made, he convinced his employer
that they should be represented within the
association. Now Steven is a new member
of ACRP. I have asked him to jot down a few
reasons why others need to be involved with the
Association of Crane & Rigging Professionals.
“Recently I attended my first ACRP conference and was
very pleased with the presentations and information
acquired. As a trainer in the rigging field, this was a very
good use of my time. It gave me the chance to interact
with individuals that write some of the standards for the
industry; and gave me a new level of contacts to help when
difficult questions arise at the workplace. It also clarified
areas that I may not have completely understood in order
for myself to provide the most accurate information to my
students. All in all, more companies would benefit from
joining the ACRP group and sending their instructors
to ensure their trainers can be at the top of their game.
After all this is safety and people’s lives we are dealing
with and our main goal is for everyone to return home
the same way they arrived. Having said that, does it really
make sense to not have the best trainers your company
can possibly have? That is what I received from ACRP,
and now as a new member, I look forward to the next
conference to see what I can learn next.
Steven and TVA invested in their future. We need to
encourage others in our industry to invest in their futures.