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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)that create a safetyhazard shall be corrected priorto hoisting personnel.8. Mter the trial lift <strong>and</strong> just beforehoisting personnel, the platform shall be lifted afew inches <strong>and</strong> inspected to ensure that it is secure<strong>and</strong> properly balanced. Personnel shall not behoisted unless the following conditions exist:i. Hoist ropes are free ofkinks.ii.iii.iv.Multiple-part lines are nottwisted around each other.The primary attachment iscentered over the platform.Ropes are properly seated ondrums <strong>and</strong> sh~ves.9. Prior to the trial lift, a meeting shall beheld with the designated leader, qualified operator,signaler, persons to be lifted, <strong>and</strong> the personresponsible for overall worksite safety to plan <strong>and</strong>review procedures to be followed. Procedures forentering <strong>and</strong> leaving the personnel platform orother device <strong>and</strong> the points at which persons willenter <strong>and</strong> leave the device shall be reviewed.10. Communications between the craneoperator, signaler, <strong>and</strong> persons being lifted shallbe maintained throughout the lift.11. The employees being hoisted, moved,or positioned shall remain in continuous sight of,<strong>and</strong> in direct communication with, the operator orsignaler. In situations where direct visual contactwith the operator is not possible <strong>and</strong> the use ofasignaler would create a hazard for that person,direct communication alone (such as a two-wayradio) may be used.12. Tag lines shall be used unless their usecreates an unsafe condition.13. The crane shall be operated so thatlowering will be power-controlled (no free-fall).14. When welding is done by personnelfrom the platform or basket, the electrode holdersshall be protected from contact with metalcomponents ofthe personnel platform or basket.15. Employees working from a platformshall wear bodybeltslharnesses with lanyardsattached to the lower load block or overhaul ball,or to a structural member within the platform thatis capable ofsupporting a fall impact. Whenworking above water, the requirements of29 CPR1926.106 (Occupational Safety <strong>and</strong> HealthRegulations for Construction) shall also apply.16. The operator shall remain at thecontrols when the personnel platform is occupied.17. Movement ofthe personnel platformshall be done in a slow, controlled, cautiousmanner with no sudden movements ofit or thecrane. The lifting or lowering speed shall notexceed 100 ft/min (30 m/min).18. The total weight ofthe lifted load(including personnel) shall not exceed 50 percentofthe crane rating under the planned conditions ofuse.19. Suspended personnel platforms shallbe used only for personnel, their tools, <strong>and</strong>sufficient materials to do their work. They shallnot be used for transporting bulk materials.20. Personnel shall keep all parts of theirbodies inside the suspended personnel platformduring raising, lowering, <strong>and</strong> positioning to avoidpinch points. Personnel shall not st<strong>and</strong> on or workfrom the top rail, midrail, or toeboard ofthesuspended personnel platform.21. Ifthe personnel platform cannot bel<strong>and</strong>ed, it should be tied to the structure beforepersonnel get offor on.22. Personnel platforms should not beused in winds greater than 15 mph (25 km/h),electric storms, snow, ice, sleet, or other adverseweather Conditions that could affect the safety ofpersonnel.23. Mer the personnel platform ispositioned, all brakes <strong>and</strong> locks on the lift craneshall be set before personnel perform any work.Chapter 4Lifting Personnel 4-2

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