TITLE

ES&H Manual

 

DOCUMENT ID

6141 Appendix T4:

Hoisting and Rigging Operations

(Including Planning a Lift)

 

1.0           Purpose

Overhead or mobile cranes operations at Jefferson Lab are accomplished in accordance with DOE-STD-1090, Hoisting and Rigging (formerly Hoisting and Rigging Manual).

2.0           Scope

This procedure applies to hoisting and rigging operations performed on behalf of Jefferson Lab, by its employees or by others.

 

The activities required for hoisting and rigging are performed in coordination with chapters:

·       6140, Material Handling Equipment Program

·       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            Material Handling Manager (MHM)

·       Ensure the Lift Director/ Person-In-Charge (PIC), as defined by ASME B30.5; or the Person-In-Charge, as defined by DOE STD 1090, is qualified to perform all designated responsibilities for subcontracted mobile crane operations.

·       Provide oversite of crane and rigging operations site wide and as requested.

·       Assist with complex and critical lift planning when notified by the responsible Manager/ Supervisor/ Technical Representative (TR).

·       Review Critical Lift Plans.

 

3.2            Managers, Supervisors and Technical Representatives (TR)

·       Provide oversite of crane rigging operations in their area of responsibility.

·       Notify the MHM of any Critical Lifts with as much time as possible but no less than one (1) week notice.

·       Request assistance from the MHM for consultation for non-routine or complex lifts.

·       Be the “Management Representative” and classify the lift as Ordinary, Pre-engineered or Critical.

3.3            Person-In-Charge or Lift Director

·       Develop lift plans.

·       Ensure all personnel involved in the lift operations are knowledgeable and qualified to perform duties as assigned.

·       Ensure all foreseeable contingencies have been addressed.

4.0           Procedure

4.1            Planning the Lift

In accordance with DOE-STD-1090, Hoisting and Rigging – A management representative shall classify the lift as Ordinary, Pre-Engineered or Critical, prior to planning the lift. The management representative should have a basic knowledge of material handling methods and significant knowledge of the capabilities of the material handling personnel and material handling equipment within the work area. Material handling personnel with master rigger training should be consulted by the management representative or consult with the MHM.

 

Step 1:          Review DOE-STD-1090, Hoisting and Rigging when developing lift plans. Where the DOE Standard appears to be in conflict with previously employed lifting practices, contact the Material Handling Manager (MHM) for an interpretation.

 

Step 2:          Classify each lift into one of the DOE categories:

·       CRITICAL (see Step 2a).

·       PREENGINEERED PRODUCTION (see Step 2b).

·       ORDINARY (see Step 2c).

 

 

 

 

Step 2a:          CRITICAL LIFT* – Lift Plan[1] required. 

 

*Per DOE-STD-1090, Hoisting and Rigging; Section 2 – CRITICAL LIFTS:

a. A management representative shall classify each lift into one of the DOE categories (ordinary, critical, or pre-engineered production) prior to planning the lift. 

 

b. A lift shall be designated critical if any of the following conditions are met:

1.     The load item, if damaged or upset would result in a release into the environment of radioactive or hazardous material exceeding the established permissible environmental limits. 

2.     The load item is unique and, if damaged, would be irreplaceable or not repairable and is vital to a system, facility or project operation. 

3.     The cost to replace or repair the load item, or the delay in operations of having the load item damaged would have a negative impact on facility, organizational, or DOE budgets to the extent that it would affect program commitments. 

4.     A lift not meeting the above criteria shall also be designated critical if mishandling or dropping of the load would cause any of the above noted consequences to nearby installations or facilities."

 

 

Step 2b:          PREENGINEERED PRODUCTION LIFT** – Requires an Operational Safety Procedure (OSP) or Temporary OSP.

 

**Per DOE-STD-1090, Hoisting and Rigging; Section 3 – PRE-ENGINEERED PRODUCTION LIFTS:

a. A management representative shall classify each lift into one of the DOE categories (ordinary, critical, or pre-engineered production) prior to planning the lift. 

 

b. A lift may be determined to be a pre-engineered production lift if all of the following criteria are met:

1.     The group of items to be lifted is identical in terms of dimensions, weight, center of gravity, load path, method of attachment to the lifting equipment, and selection of lifting equipment.

2.     All items must be lifted in adherence to a specific step-by-step procedure that eliminates job rigging decisions or calculations by lift personnel. The lifting procedure shall address the specific operation and attachment of all lifting equipment, fixtures and accessories.

3.     Training procedures are in place to ensure specialized training is provided to personnel involved in pre-engineered production lifts.

 

 

Step 2c:          ORDINARY LIFT – A plan is required, however, a documented lift plan is not required. Consult with your manager/ supervisor/ Technical Representative to determine if a lift requires documentation. Lift plans can be verbal or documented as determined by the appropriate manager in accordance with DOE 1090 and ASME P30.1, “Planning for Load Handling Activities”.

 

4.2            Lift

Perform lift operation in accordance with the Lift Plan or OSP. If a crane/hoist malfunctions at any time during the operation, suspend work in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 3330 Appendix T1 Suspend Work for Safety Procedure and contact the MHM immediately. 

5.0           Revision History

Revision 1.6 – 03/30/22 – Changed “appointed person” to “management representative” throughout document; removed some hyperlinks; updated Note in 3.0 Responsibilities, revised 3.1, added 3.2; 4.0 - revised Step 2c: Ordinary Lifts; updated content and format of headers and footers

Revision 1.5 – 03/25/21 – Periodic Review; Updated header and footer, no approval needed

Revision 1.4 – 01/24/18 – Updated TPOC from B.Sperlazza to M.Loewus

Revision 1.3 – 02/09/17 – Updated TPOC from D.Kausch to B.Sperlazza per B.Sperlazza

Revision 1.2 – 12/18/15 – Eliminated two positions previously identified as the MHSR and the MHER, the responsibilities of these positions are now performed by the MHM.

Periodic Review – 12/04/14 – No changes per TPOC

Revision 1.1 – 10/29/13 – Updated DOE Standard link

Revision 1.0 – 04/12/10 – Updated to reflect current laboratory operations

 

 

ISSUING AUTHORITY

TECHNICAL POINT-OF-CONTACT

APPROVAL DATE

NEXT REVIEW DATE

REVIEW CYCLE

rev

 

 

ES&H Division

Mark Loewus

01.24.2018

03.30.2022

3 years

1.6

 

This document is controlled as an online file.  It may be printed but the print copy is not a controlled document. 

It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the document is the same revision as the current online file.  This copy was printed on 1/27/2023.

 



[1] Jefferson Lab Lift Plan Form This form must be completed for each crane lift using a mobile crane or a critical lift with an overhead crane or forklift.  The form should be used for non-routine lifts using overhead cranes and/or incorporated into an Operational Safety Procedure (OSP).