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ES&H Manual

 

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6141 Appendix T1: 

Training Requirements for Overhead Crane

& Hoist Operators, Riggers, and Signalers

 

1.0           Purpose

At Jefferson Lab, crane and hoist operators are appointed by their Supervisor or Technical Representative (TR) and approved by the Material Handling Manager (MHM).  Applicable training is conducted by the MHM or qualified subcontracted training service. Requirements for qualification as a crane operator, rigger, or signal person are delineated within. 

 

Jefferson Lab’s crane operators are trained to self-rig their loads.

 

Training is developed in accordance with national consensus standards.

2.0           Scope

Jefferson Lab does not train service subcontractors to operate overhead cranes. 

 

Material handling, crane and rigging, and construction subcontractors may use Jefferson Lab’s, or subcontractor-provided, manually and electrically operated hoists on a job-by-job basis with prior approval from the MHM. The MHM reviews and evaluates individual’s previous experience, applicability of equipment, and currency-of-training prior to authorizing equipment use. A Material Handling Lift Plan is used to document the planned lift.

 

The process steps in this procedure are performed in coordination with Chapters 6140, Material Handling Equipment Program and 6141, Material Handling Equipment: Rigging, Cranes, and Hoists.

3.0           Responsibilities

Note:   Management authority may be delegated to a task-qualified TJNAF employee at the discretion of the responsible manager.

3.1            Qualified Crane Operators, Riggers, and Signal Persons

·       Are appointed by their supervisor/SOTR with the approval of the MHM. Equivalence training requests are provided to the MHM for review and approval (see Section 4.3 Equivalency Training).

·       Retain current and complete required training in the as indicated in the employee’s Skills Requirement List (SRL).

·       Rig and operate cranes and hoists in as safe, responsible, manner in accordance with their training.

·       Have knowledge of the requirements contained in 29 CFR 1926.251 Rigging Equipment for Material Handling and the crane manufacturer requirements and recommendations provided in the crane’s operator manual.

·       Directly supervise operator-in-training personnel when they rig, operate, and inspect cranes and hoists.

·       Consult their supervisor or MHM for complex or complicated lifts beyond the operator’s capabilities.

·       Develop a safe plan for all lifts. Undocumented Lift Plans are acceptable with their manager’s approval. 

3.2            Qualified Wire Rope Inspectors

·       Are appointed by their supervisor/TR with approval form the MHM. 

·       Complete a wire rope inspection training program approved by the Material Handling Manager (MHM) and based on Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA) guidelines.

4.0           Training Requirements

4.1            General Qualification

·       Minimum age 18 years old.

·       Understand spoken and written English. 

4.2            Overhead Crane Operator Qualification (SAF403) Training – Every Five Years

·       Classroom training followed by a practical skills exam conducted in the field using a crane. SAF403 includes basic level rigger training and signal person training. 

·       SAF403 retraining required every 5 years.

·       MED01 Medical Monitoring for Hazardous Work. Refer to Chapter 6800, Occupational Medicine.

·       Employees who have no previous experience with overhead crane operations are permitted to operate certain overhead cranes as an “operator-in-training” after receiving sufficient training prior to operating the equipment under limitations established by the MHM. An operator-in-training must be approved by the MHM and under the direct supervision of a “qualified operator” within their workgroup. The operator-in-training may perform limited operations to gain skill in crane operations prior to completion of SAF403 Overhead Crane Operator Qualification. Contact the MHM to establish operator-in-training program requirements for an inexperienced employee on a case by case basis.

 

Note: Any instance of unsafe operation, an accident, or a near-miss incident results in disqualification of the qualified operator’s privilege to operate cranes and hoists until retraining is accomplished.

 

4.3            Equivalent Training for Employees

·       At the discretion of the MHM, previous overhead crane operator training may be accepted if the following statements are true:

o   Previous training satisfies Jefferson Lab’s requirements.

o   Sufficient knowledge and skill is demonstrated in the performance of the required duties.

·       At the discretion of the MHM, an existing operator’s access to additional types of cranes and hoists can be expanded upon successful completion of additional training in elements that differ from the types of equipment on which the operator was previously trained.

·       Equivalent Crane Operator Certification or Qualification training may be accepted if received within the last five years from a combination of the following organization standards:

o   An organization that has been reviewed and approved by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1620 I Street NW Suite 615; Washington, DC 20006

o   The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

o   OSHA recognized certification body

o   A recognized state licensing agency

4.4            Acceptable Training for Subcontractor Employees

·       Crane Operators, Riggers, and Signal Persons must present evidence of training that satisfies the requirements of:

o   29 CFR 1926.1427 for Crane Operator Qualification and Certification

o   29 CFR 1926.1428 Signal Person Qualification

o   29 CFR 1926.1401 definition of a Qualified Person must be met as the acceptance criteria for a Qualified Rigger

4.5            Wire Rope Inspector Training

Completed a wire rope inspection training program based on the Crane Manufacturers Association of America, Inc. (CMAA) guidance and approved by the MHM.

4.6            Master Rigger Training

·       Be a Qualified Crane Operator.

·       Be approved by their supervisor for additional training.

·       Successfully complete SAF 403 Overhead Crane Operator Qualification. 

·       Advanced Rigger Training is provided only to individuals as required for operations.

5.0           Revision History

rev

summary

date

1.7

Updated section 3.1, removed Section 5.0 References and Table 1 within

03.25.2022

1.6

Periodic Review; Updated header and footer, no new approval needed

03.25.2021

1.5

Updated TPOC from B.Sperlazza to M.Loewus

01.24.2018

1.4

Updated TPOC from D.Kausch to B.Sperlazza per B.Sperlazza; updated re-qualification frequency from 3 years to 5 years; corrected conflicting terminology relating to SAF403 by using “Qualification” in lieu of “Certification”

02.09.2017

1.3

Eliminated two positions previously identified as the MHSR and the MHER, the responsibilities of these positions are now performed by the MHM; eliminated a 2,000# exception that was previously contained in the Scope paragraph

12.17.2015

1.2

Periodic Review; minor edits with no substantive changes

12.04.2014

1.1

Updated to incorporate the OSHA personnel certification and qualification requirements specified in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC

09.04.2012

1.0

updated to reflect current laboratory operations

04.12.2010

 

 

 

ISSUING AUTHORITY

TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT

APPROVAL DATE

REVIEW DATE

REVIEW CYCLE

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ES&H Division

Mark Loewus

01.24.2018

03.25.2022

3 years

1.7

 

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