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

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<strong>DOE</strong>-<strong>STD</strong>-!090-<strong>96</strong> (Rev-!)smoking is notpermitted during this operation.29. Place forks flat on the floor when thetruck is parked30. Turn ignition switch to OFF positionwhen leaving the machine.31. Always set brakes before leaving thetruck32. Report evidence offaulty truck.performance.33. When exiting or leaving the truck, stepdown-do notjump.34. Report all accidents promptly to thesupervisor.35. Use guides <strong>and</strong> signalers as much aspossible; ifin doubt, check personally beforeproceeding; the final responsibility for theh<strong>and</strong>ling ofa truck remains with the driver.36. Never lift with one fork without anengineering analysis <strong>and</strong> approval.37. Do not use the lifting forks as apersonnel elevator unless an approvedpersonnel platform securely attached to the forksis used (see Section 15.5.3.5, "LiftingPersonnel").38. The final responsibility for theh<strong>and</strong>ling ofa truck remains with the driver. Useguides <strong>and</strong> signalers as much as possible.<strong>St<strong>and</strong>ard</strong> signals shall be specified in the latestedition ofapplicable ASME B.56.1 codes <strong>and</strong>st<strong>and</strong>ards. Signals most commonly used areshown in Figure 15-17.11.5.3.2 Moving the Loada. The nature of the terrain <strong>and</strong> the surface onwhich the truck is to operate are very importantfactors in the stability offorklift-truck systems.The designated person shall ensure that a propertruck has been selected to operate on the surfaceavailable. In general, small, three-wheeled trucksshould operate on smooth, hard surfaces only <strong>and</strong>are not suitable for outdoor workb. The designated person shall ensure that theload is well secured <strong>and</strong> properly balanced beforeit is lifted.c. During hoisting, ensure that:1. There is no sudden acceleration oftheload.2. The load does not contact anyobstruction.15.5.3.3 Ordinary Liftsa. An appointed person shall classify each liftinto one ofthe <strong>DOE</strong> categories (ordinary orcritical) before the lift is planned.b. <strong>Hoisting</strong> <strong>and</strong> rigging operations for ordinarylifts require a designated leader who shall bepresent at the lift site during the entire liftingoperation. Ifthe lift is being made by only oneperson, that person assumes all responsibilities ofthe designated leader.c. Leadership designation may be by writteninstructions, specific verbal instructions for theparticular job, or clearly defmed responsibilitieswithin the crew's organizational structure.d. The designated leader's responsibility shallinclude thefollowing:1. Ensure that personnel involvedunderst<strong>and</strong> how the lift is to be made.2. Ensure that the weight of the load isdetermined, that proper equipment <strong>and</strong> accessoriesare selected, <strong>and</strong> that rated capacity is notexceeded.3. Survey the lift site forhazardous/unsafe conditions.15-35Chapter 15Construction <strong>Hoisting</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Rigging</strong>Equipment Requirements

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