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

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-I090-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-I)14.2.7 Maintenancea. A preventive maintenance program shouldbe established <strong>and</strong> be based on recommendationsmade by the lifting device manufacturer or aqualified person.b. Replacement parts shall be equivalent to theoriginal specifications.14.2.8 Training/Qualificationa. Below-the-hook lifting device operators shallbe trained <strong>and</strong> qualified as required in Chapter 6,"Personnel Qualification <strong>and</strong> Training." At aminimum, instruction should include thefollowing:1. Application ofthe lifting device to theload <strong>and</strong> adjustments to the device, if any, thatadapt it to various sizes or kinds ofloads.2. Any special operations or precautions.3. Condition ofthe load itselfrequiredfor operation ofthe lifting device such as balance,degree oforder ofstacked loads, surfacecleanliness, bending, <strong>and</strong> load thickness.4. Procedure for storage oflifting deviceto protect it from damage.5. Instructions for not exceeding the ratedcapacity ofthe lifting device or the capacity ofthehoisting equipment by the combined weight of theload, the lifting device, <strong>and</strong> the rigging.b. Operators shall demonstrate the ability <strong>and</strong>competence to operate the lifting device asinstructed before assuming responsibility forusing it.14.2.9 Operationa. Only the following personnel shall operatestructural <strong>and</strong> mechanical lifting devices:1. Qualified operators or riggers.2. Trainees under the direct supervisionof a qualified operator.3. Maintenance <strong>and</strong> test personnel, whenit is necessary in the performance oftheir duties.4. Inspectors oflifting devices.b. The following shall apply to all personnelwho operate structural <strong>and</strong> mechanical liftingdevices:1. Observe the condition ofthe liftingdevice before use <strong>and</strong> during operation. Ifyouobserve a defect that affects the continued safe useofthe lifting device, remove it from service.2. Place any attached load on the floor orground <strong>and</strong>, after use, properly store the liftingdevice before leaving.3. Before they are used on each shift, testthe lifting device controls. IT any controls do notoperate properly, adjust or repair them beforeoperations begin.4. Do not load the lifting device in excessofits rated capacity (except for test loads) orh<strong>and</strong>le any load for which itis not designed.5. Apply the lifting device to the load inaccordance with established procedures.6. Before lifting, ensure thatlifting-device ropes or chains are not kinked <strong>and</strong>multiple-part lines are not interwoven.7. Ensure that the load is correctlydistributed for the lifting device being used.8. Do not use the lifting device for sidepulls or sliding the load unless specificallyauthorized by a qualified person orby anapproved procedure.9. Do not use a lifting device that istagged "Danger-Do Not Operate" or otherwisedesignated as nonfunctional.10. Do not remove "Danger-Do NotOperate" tags from lifting devices without theapproval ofthe person who placed them or anauthorized person.11. Store the lifting device in a dry, insidelocation when not in use.12. Ensure that markings or tags are notremoved or defaced. Replace missing or defacedmarkings or tags. .Chapter 14Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices 14-6

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