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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-l)Consideration should be given to local, state, orfederal crane operator licensing requirementswithin the workjurisdiction as well as certificationprograms administered byrecognized privateorganizations.15.3.2 Qualified Operators ofForklift Trucksa. Physical qualifications shall be based onspecific job requirements.b. Operators shall be required by the employerto pass a practical operating skill evaluation.Qualification shall be limited to the type offorkliftfor which the operator is being evaluated.c. The actual or simulated operation shallenable operators to demonstrate basic knowledge<strong>and</strong> skills at a level that ensures the safety ofpersonnel <strong>and</strong> equipment.15.3.3 Qualified RiggersQualified riggers shall meet the followingrequirements:a. Be at least 18 years ofage.b. Underst<strong>and</strong> spoken <strong>and</strong> written English.c. Have basic knowledge <strong>and</strong> underst<strong>and</strong>ing ofequipment-operating characteristics, capabilities,<strong>and</strong> limitations. Underst<strong>and</strong> rigging principles asapplied to the jobfor which they are to bequalified.d. Demonstrate to appropriate managementpersonnel skill in using rigging principles.e. Befree ofany detectable or known diseaseor physical restriction that would render themincapable ofsafe operation or rigging duties.Where any loss or loss offunction of an upper orlower extremity exists, the acceptability ofthec<strong>and</strong>idate shall be the decision ofthe supervisor,after consulting with the designated physician.f. Have normal depth perception, field ofvision, reaction time, manual dexterity, <strong>and</strong>coordination.15.3.4 Person-in-Charge (PIC)The PIC shall have the necessary knowledge <strong>and</strong>experience ofthe specific type ofequipment <strong>and</strong>the hazards ofcritical lifts to direct the safecompletion ofthe operation. The PIC shallunderst<strong>and</strong> the rules <strong>and</strong> procedures implementedat the site to ensure that the following arecompleted:aNecessary administrative requirements.b. Personnel assignments <strong>and</strong> responsibilities.c. Selection ofproper equipmentltools.d. Recognition <strong>and</strong> control ofhazardous orunsafe conditions.e. Job efficiency <strong>and</strong> safety.f. Critical-lift documentation.In addition, the PIC shall:a. Direct operations in the case of an accident.b. Exercise authority to start <strong>and</strong> stop workactivities.15.3.5 Designated LeaderThe designated leader shall have sufficientknowledge <strong>and</strong> experience to accomplish thefollowing responsibilities:a. Ensure that the personnel involved havereceived proper <strong>and</strong> current training <strong>and</strong>qualification for the procedure.b. Ensure that the equipment <strong>and</strong> accessoriesspecified in the procedure are available.c. Survey the lift site for hazardous or unsafeconditions.d. Ensure that equipment is properly set up <strong>and</strong>positioned.e. Ensure that a signaler is assigned, ifrequired, <strong>and</strong> is identified to the operator.f. Direct the lifting operation to ensure that thejob is done safely <strong>and</strong> efficiently.g. Stop the job when any potentially unsafecondition is recognized.h. Direct operations if an accident or injuryoccurs.Chapter 15Construction <strong>Hoisting</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Rigging</strong>Equipment Requirements 15-8

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