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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)15.4.2.6 Cranes Not in Regular Usea. A crane that has been idle for 1 month orlonger but less than 6 months shall be given aninspection according to requirements ofSection 15.4.2.4, "Frequent Inspection;' before itis placed in service.b. A crane that has been idle for more than 6months shall be given a complete inspectionaccording to the requirements ofSection 15.4.2.5,"Periodic Inspection;' before it is placed inservice.c. St<strong>and</strong>by cranes shall be inspected at leastsemiannually, according to the requirements ofSection 15.4.2.5. Cranes exposed to adverseenvironments should be inspected morefrequently.15.4.3 Mobile Cranes/BoomTruckS-Testinga. Prior to their initial use, all cranes in whichload-sustaining parts have been modifted,replaced, or repaired shall be load-tested by aqualifted inspector or under the direction ofthatinspector. The replacement ofrope is excludedfrom this requirement. However, a functional testofthe crane under a normal operating load shouldbe made before the crane is put back in service.b. Test weights shall not exceed 110 percent ofthe rated capacity <strong>and</strong> shall be accurate to within-5 percent, +0 percent ofstipulated values.c. The inspector shall furnish a written reportshowing test procedures <strong>and</strong> conftnning theadequacy ofrepairs or alterations. Test reportsshall bekept on file <strong>and</strong> shall be readily availableto appointed personnel.d. Thefollowing shall also be tested asapplicable during initial testing:1. Load lifting <strong>and</strong> lowering mechanisms.2. Boom lifting <strong>and</strong> loweringmechanisms.3. Boom extension <strong>and</strong> retractionmechanism.4. Swinging mechanism.5. Travel mechanism.6. Safety devices.Load tests shall not be conducted in locationswhere the lift meets the deftnition ofcritical liftgiven in Section 15.2, "DefInitions."15.4.4 Forklift Trucks­Inspectiona. Prior to initial use, all new, modifted, orextensively repaired forklifts shall be inspected bya qualified inspector to ensure compliance withthe provisions ofthis section.b. Operators or other designated personnelshall regularly inspect the items listed in thefollowing paragraphs.1. Inspect brakes, steering mechanisms,control mechanisms, warning devices, lights,governors,1ift-overload devices, guards, <strong>and</strong>safety devices regularly <strong>and</strong> maintain them in asafe-operating condition.2. Carefully <strong>and</strong> regularly inspect allparts oflift <strong>and</strong> tilt mechanisms <strong>and</strong> framemembers <strong>and</strong> maintain them in a safe-operatingcondition.3. For special trucks or devices that aredesigned <strong>and</strong> approved for operation in hazardousareas, ensure that the original, approvedsafe-operating features are preserved bymaintenance.4. Check fuel systems for leaks <strong>and</strong> forthe condition ofthe parts. Give specialconsideration in case ofa leak in the fuel system.Take action to prevent use ofthe truck until theleakhas been corrected.5. Inspect all hydraulic systems <strong>and</strong>maintain them in conformance with good practice.Check tilt cylinders, valves, <strong>and</strong> other similarparts to ensure that drift or leakage has notdeveloped to the extent that it would create ahazard.6. Maintain instruction plates forcapacity, operation, <strong>and</strong> maintenance in legiblecondition.7. Inspect batteries, motors, controllers,limit switches, protective devices, electricalconductors, <strong>and</strong> connections <strong>and</strong> maintain them inconformance with good practice. Pay special15-13Chapter 15Construction <strong>Hoisting</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Rigging</strong>Equipment Requirements

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