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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)7.2 INSPECTIONS7.2.1 General 7.2.3 Initial Inspectiona There shall be no apparent damage,excessive wear, or deformation of anyload-bearing part ofthe equipment Brakes shallwork satisfactorily <strong>and</strong> load brakes shall bedesigned to hold any load up to at least 125percent ofthe rated stable capacity oftheequipment without slipping or overheating. Allsafety devices, load indicators, controls, <strong>and</strong> otheroperating parts ofthe equipment shall be checkedduring each inspection <strong>and</strong> shall be in goodworking order. Parts found to be defective duringany inspection or nondestructive examination shallbe replaced or repaired as directed by theresponsible line manager or that person'sdesignated representative.b. Frequency notation as used in dates forfrequent <strong>and</strong> periodic inspections should bedefmed as follows:1. Daily--24 hours.2. Weekly--7 days.3. Monthly--31 days.4. Quarterly--92 days.5. Semi-annually--I84 days.6. Yearly--365 days.c. Violations of inspection periods may begranted on a case by case basis, provided there is apre-established site specific policy.7.2.2Crane ServiceCrane service is defmed as follows:a. Normal service~peratingat less than85 percent ofrated load <strong>and</strong> not more than 10 liftcycleslhr except for isolated instances.b. Heavy service~peratingat 85 to100 percent ofrated load or in excess of 10 liftcycleslhr as a regular specified procedure.c. Severe service~perating at normal orheavy service under abnormal operatingconditions (Le., extreme temperatures, corrosiveatmospheres).Prior to their initial use, all new, reinstalled,modified, or extensively repaired cranes shall beinspected by a qualified inspector to ensurecompliance with applicable provisions ofthischapter. Dated <strong>and</strong> signed inspection reports shallbe kept on fIle <strong>and</strong> shall be readily available.7.2.4 Daily PreoperationalChecka. Operators or other designated personnelshall visually inspect items such as the followingeach day or prior to :first use if the hoist has notbeen in regular service (records are not required):1. Controls <strong>and</strong> operating mechanismsfor proper operation.2. Hoist upper-limit switch/device forproper operation at the beginning of each shift orprior to use ifhoist has not been in regular service.3. Lines, valves, <strong>and</strong> other parts of airsystems for leakage.4. Hooks for cracks, deformation <strong>and</strong>damage from chemicals (see Chapter 13, "LoadHooks," for additional hook requirements).5. Hoist rope for significant wear,kinking, crushing, birdcaging, <strong>and</strong> corrosion. Theinspection shall be made by running out as muchofthe rope or chain as is necessary to visuallyexamine those portions that flex over sheaves,sprockets, <strong>and</strong> the like, <strong>and</strong> other areas subject towear or abrasion.6. Hoist chain for nicks, gouges,distortion, wear, <strong>and</strong> corrosion.7. Hook latch, ifused, for properoperation.b. Operators or other designated personnelshall examine deficiencies <strong>and</strong> determine whetherthey constitute a haz~d <strong>and</strong> whether a moredetailed inspection is required.Chapter 7Overhead <strong>and</strong> Gantry Cranes 7-6

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