TITLE:	ES&H Manual
DOCUMENT ID:	6140 Appendix T3 Procurements Related to Jefferson Lab Cranes and Hoists

· To ensure that only quality material handling equipment and services are procured by Jefferson Lab, the Material Handling Safety Representative (MHSR) shall review and approve all Material Handling Equipment (MHE) requisitions, including mobile crane services and credit card purchases.

· Equipment purchased with the MHSR’s approval shall be received and checked by the MHSR to ensure the proper quality has been received.

· Requisitions & Purchase Orders for new rigging equipment must specify the following:

o Rigging equipment shall meet the safety requirements of OSHA and ANSI. Proof of load test certification must accompany wire rope slings.

· Requisitions & Purchase Orders for rental or subcontractor provided cranes/hoists and rigging jobs must specify the following:

o Subcontractors will ensure that their equipment meets the requirements of OSHA, ANSI, and Corps of Engineers safety standards prior to operation on site.

o Subcontractors shall provide JSA/Jefferson Lab with a copy of recent inspection and/or testing documentation upon request.

o Subcontractors will provide their own rigging equipment (unless the lift requires the Lab's special rigging or the crane is under the direct control of Jefferson Lab personnel, i.e. SOTR) and proof of personnel certification.

· Requirements for short-term subcontractors who will operate Jefferson Lab cranes must specify the following:

o Subcontractors operating Jefferson Lab cranes will provide Jefferson Lab with proof that their crane operators meet the operator qualifications of OSHA and ANSI.

o Subcontractor crane operators must attend a Jefferson Lab crane safety orientation prior to being authorized to operate any Jefferson Lab cranes.

o Subcontractor employees must attend Jefferson Lab equipment specific training and be certified by the equipment owner before using any Jefferson Lab crane/hoist equipment.

o The SOTR shall observe a subcontractor's operators and ensure their competency in the operation of the equipment.

o Subcontractors will provide proof of liability insurance.

o Subcontractors will provide their own rigging equipment.

o Occupational Health & Safety will coordinate subcontractors’ medical certification by an off-site physician.

ISSUING AUTHORITY	APPENDIX AUTHOR	APPROVAL DATE	EFFECTIVE DATE	EXPIRATION DATE	REV.
ESH&Q Division	Dave Kausch	08/26/05	08/26/05	08/26/08	0

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