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

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-l090-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-l)15.4 INSPECTION AND TESTING15.4.1 Generala. Only equipment that has been built tonationally recognized manufacturers' st<strong>and</strong>ardsshall be used at <strong>DOE</strong> installations. Existingequipment shall be brought to an acceptable levelofcompliance as determined by the constructionmanagement contractor. In some instances, therequirements ofthis section exceed those ofthereferences <strong>and</strong> in such instances the requirementsofthis section shall prevail.b. Prior to being used at a <strong>DOE</strong> installation,mobile craneslboom trucks/forklift trucks shall beinspected <strong>and</strong> approved for operation byappropriate construction management contractorpersonnel or those having overall responsibilityfor ordinary hoisting operations.c. Equipment with deficiencies that may affectthe safety ofthe operation shall not be allowed tooperate at <strong>DOE</strong> installations. No repairs,modifications, or additions that affect the capacityor safe operation ofthe equipment shall be madeby the contractor without the manufacturer'swritten approval.d. Mobile cranes, boom trucks, <strong>and</strong> forkliftsthat have left the control ofthe constructionmanagement contractor <strong>and</strong> are then returned shallbe reinspected prior to making a critical lift.15.4.2 Mobile Cranes/BoomTrucks-Inspection15.4.2.1 Initial InspectionPrior to initially being used, all new, repaired, ormodified cranes shall be inspected by a qualifiedinspector to ensure their compliance with theapplicable provisions ofthis section. Dated <strong>and</strong>signed inspection reports shall be kept on file <strong>and</strong>shall bereadily available.15.4.2.2 Preoperational Checka. Operators or other designated personnelshall visually inspect items such as the followingeach day or prior to useifthe crane has not beenin regular service (records are not required):2. Crane hooks <strong>and</strong> latcheS fordeformation, cracks, <strong>and</strong> wear.3. Hydraulic systems for proper oil level.4. Lines, tanks, valves, pumps, <strong>and</strong> otherparts ofair orhydraulic systems for leakage.5. Hoist ropes for kinking, crushing,birdcaging, <strong>and</strong> corrosion.6. All anti-two-block, two-blockwarning, <strong>and</strong> two-block damage preventionsystems for proper operation.b. The operator or other designated personshall examine deficiencies <strong>and</strong> determine whetherthey constitute a safety hazard.15.4.2.3 Monthly Inspectiona. The operator or other designated personshall visually inspect the following items fordamage, wear, or other deficiency that mightreduce capacity or adversely effect the safety ofthe crane:1. Critical items such as brakes <strong>and</strong> cranehooks.2. Hoist ropes.b. Lower the hook block to its lowest position<strong>and</strong> examine it for any condition that could resultin an appreciable loss of strength.c. Hooks for cracks, deformation, damagefrom chemicals, latch engagement (ifprovided),<strong>and</strong> evidence ofheat damage.d. A hoist rope with any of the conditionsnoted in the replacement criteria inSection 15.4.2.6 shall be removed from service<strong>and</strong> replaced.e. Signed <strong>and</strong> dated inspection records shall bekept on file <strong>and</strong> shall be readily available.f. Before the crane is returned to service,correct deficiencies that could reduce its capacityor adversely effect its safety.1. All control mechanisms formaladjustment interfering with proper operation.15-9Chapter 15Construction <strong>Hoisting</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Rigging</strong>Equipment Requirements

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