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DOE-STD-1090-96, DOE Standard Hoisting and Rigging Manual ...

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-<strong>1090</strong>-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-1)c. Durable signs shall be installed at theoperator's station <strong>and</strong> on the outside ofthecrane,warning that electrocution or serious bodily injurymay occur unless a minimum clearance of 10 ft(3.1 m) is maintained between the crane or theload being h<strong>and</strong>led <strong>and</strong> energized power lines.Greater clearances are required because ofhighervoltage as stated in Table 9-3. These signs shallbe revised but not removed when a localjurisdiction requires greater clearances.d. Exercise caution when working nearoverhead lines having long spans as they tend tomove laterally or vertically due to the wind, whichcould cause them to breach the safety zone.e. Cranes shall not be used to h<strong>and</strong>lematerials stored under electric power lines unlessany combination ofthe boom, load, load line, ormachine component cannot enter the prohibitedzone.f. Crane operators shall not rely on thecoverings ofwires for their protection.9.5.2.1 Crane Operation NearDe-energized <strong>and</strong> GroundedElectric Power LinesThis is the preferred condition under which theoperation can be performed safely. The hazard ofinjury or death due to electrocution has beenremove. The following steps shall be taken toassure de-energization ofthe power lines hasoccurred:a. Thepower company or owner of thepower lines shall de-energize the lines.b. The lines shall be visibly grounded toavoid electrical feedback <strong>and</strong> appropriatelymarked at the job-site location.c. A qualified representative ofthe owner ofthe lines or a designated representative oftheelectrical utility shall be on site to verify that steps(a) <strong>and</strong> (b) have been completed <strong>and</strong> that the linesare not energized.9.5.2.2 Power Lines Energized, CraneOperating Less thanErected/Fully Extended BoomLength away from theProhibited Zone(see Figure 9-3)a. An on-site meeting between projectmanagement <strong>and</strong> a qualified representative of theowner ofthe lines or a designated representativeofthe electrical utility shall take place to establishthe procedures to safely complete the operations.b. The specified clearance between thepower lines <strong>and</strong> the crane, load line, <strong>and</strong> load shallbe maintained at all times as specified in Table 9­3.c. Load control, when required, shall utilizetag lines ofa non~conductive type.d. A designated signaler, whose soleresponsibility is to verify that the requiredclearance is maintained shall be in constantcontact with the crane operator.e. No one shall be permitted to touch thecrane or the load unless the designated signalerindicates it is safe to do so.f. Operation ofboom <strong>and</strong> load over electricpower lines is extremely dangerous, due toperception of distance <strong>and</strong> multiple contact pointsas viewed from the position of the operator <strong>and</strong> lorposition ofthe designated signaler. The operatorshould avoid operating the crane, with or withouta load, in this area.g. The horizontal <strong>and</strong> vertical distance ofmovement oflong span lines due to the wind shallbe added to the minimum clearance distance asspecified in Table 9-3. A qualified representativeof the the owner of the lines or a designatedrepresentative ofthe electrical utility shall beconsulted for specific distances.h. Devices such as ribbons, balls, etc.,should be attached by a qualified person to thepower lines to improve visibility, or equivalentmeans employed to aid in location oftheprohibited zone.9.5.2.3 Crane Operations are Within theProhibited Zone <strong>and</strong> the PowerLines are Energizeda. Before such operations take place, aqualified person together with a qualifiedrepresentative of the utility or an engineerqualified in power line transmission shall, aftervisiting the site, determine if this is the mostfeasible way to complete the operation, <strong>and</strong> setminimum required clearances <strong>and</strong> procedures forsafe operations. These operations shall be undertheir supervision.The following guidelines should be required:Chapter 9Mobile Cranes 9-18

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