Overview of ASME P30.1-2014 Planning for Load Handling Activities An American National Standard

ASME P30.1 Planning for Load Handling Activities Scope & Definitions Load Handling Activity Considerations Personnel & Responsibilities Standard Lift Plans Critical Lift Plans Appendices

P30 Standard Committee Planning for the Use of Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Cableways, Aerial Devices, and Lifting Accessories Membership of committee is balanced 21 members, 8 contributing members, 8 alternates Voting members - no more than 1/3 representation in each category of interest Categories of interest include; Distributors, General Interest (Consultants), Insurance, Operators, Trainers and Users of Lifting Equipment Mike Parnell, Chair – ITI Field Services Michael Mills, Vice Chair – Liberty Mutual Kate Hyam, Secretary – ASME Keith Anderson - Bechtel Ted Blanton – NACB James Cahill, PE – J.F. White Contracting Brad Closson, PE – CRAFT Forensic Serv. David Decker – Becket Jeff Dudley – Walsh Group Mike Eggenberger – Bay Ltd. Eric Fidler – Grove Crane Matt Gardiner – Haag Engineering Don Jordan – BP Donald McCabe – Babcock & Wilcox Kevin O’Neill, PE – Siefert Associates Bransford Pickett – Forensics Steve Rammelsberg – Chicago Bridge & Iron Josh Randall – PCL Larry Shapiro, PE – H.I. Shapiro & Assoc. Brian Silbernagel – Morrow Crane Cliff Warren – Webber Jim Yates, PE – Barnhart Crane & Rigging Mike Brunet, PE – Manitowoc (Alt) Carl Johnson – BP (CM) Joseph Kuzar – ITI (Alt) John Rabovsky – Liberty Mutual (Alt) Steve Sparrow – Heavy Lift Conslt. (CM) Chris Richardson – Lone Star Rigging (Alt) Dan Morton – Massman Const. (Alt) Cliff Dickinson – Crane Ind. Serv. (Alt) Chris Calderon – Bay Ltd (Alt) David Johnson – Smith Amundsen (CM) Yannick Morin – Kraning (CM) Gary Nally – SANY America (CM) Randy Stemp – Lampson Intl (CM) Marco Van Daal – The Works Intl (CM) Bill Irwin – Essex Crane Rental (CM) Craig Hauber – CL Consulting (CM)

P30.1 Scope Establishes planning considerations and practices that apply to Load Handling Equipment (LHE), other associated equipment and activities Vertical / Horizontal This standard establishes planning considerations and practices that apply to Load Handling Equipment (LHE), other associated equipment and activities when moving loads vertically or horizontally.

Load Handling Activity Considerations Guidance is divided into two categories Standard Lift Plan and Critical Lift Plan Guidance is dependent upon: nature of the load handling activity and degree of exposure to the issues that impact safety The user may create other subcategories based on their specific load handling activity The planning guidance contained in this standard is divided into two categories dependent upon the nature of the load handling activity and the degree of exposure to the issues that impact safety. The categories are designated as Standard Lift Plan and Critical Lift Plan. This standard does not preclude the user of this standard from creating subcategories based on their specific load handling activity

Load Handling Activity Considerations 1. Potential Hazards to Persons 2. Hazards in Proximity to the Work Area 3. Complexity of the Load Handling Activity 4. Adverse Impact from Environmental Conditions 5. LHE and Rigging Capacity and/or Performance 6. Adverse Commercial Impact 7. Site Requirements Unique to Load Handling Activity 8. Repetitive Lifts Categorize Load Handling Activity Standard Lift Plan Critical Lift Plan

Lift Plan Categories Standard Lift Plan Critical Lift Plan the load handling activity can be accomplished through standard procedures, and that the load handling activity personnel can execute using common methods, materials and equipment. Does not require written plan. Critical Lift Plan the load handling activity exceeds standard lift plan criteria and requires additional planning, procedures or methods to mitigate the greater risk. Requires a written plan. The planning guidance contained in this standard is divided into two categories dependent upon the nature of the load handling activity and the degree of exposure to the issues that impact safety. The categories are designated as Standard Lift Plan and Critical Lift Plan. This standard does not preclude the user of this standard from creating subcategories based on their specific load handling activity

Personnel Qualifications, Roles and Responsibilities Assembly/ Disassembly Director Engineer General Contractor Lift Director LHE Operator LHE Owner Lift Planner LHE User Rigger Signalperson Site Safety Officer Site Supervisor Spotter Transport Operator

Lift Plan Development Load (weight, CG and attachment points) LHE selection Rigging (capacity, configuration and protection from damage) Movement of the LHE and load.

Lift Plan Development Site conditions, weather, work area, LHE foundation and support, utilities, support services and ancillary equipment. Site control for vehicular and pedestrian access and potential interferences.

Lift Plan Development Personnel Communication method or system Contingency considerations Emergency action plan Repetitive lift inspection and maintenance

Pre-Lift Meeting Review activity Handling sequence Personnel assignments Questions/solutions Review

Executing the Plan Setup and preparation complete LHE inspected Load inspected Rigging inspected Personnel ready

The Lift Initiate the lift During the lift proceed as planned or stop and adjust according to contingency or acceptable methods If impossible to proceed, “all-stop” and secure load & LHE.

Post-Lift Review After the lift review, inspect and update

Nonmandatory Appendix A Example Lift Plan

Nonmandatory Appendix B Industry References Includes useful list of standards that could be considered during the development of the lift plan including those from: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (B30) American Society of Safety Engineers American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, AASHTO Canadian Standards Association Industrial Truck Standards Developing Foundation Scaffolding Industry Association

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Additional Information and Course This course will be available online at: Add Link here Application of ASME P30.1 Standard for Load Handling Activities May 22, 2014 ~ 8:00 – 11:30am ~ Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, Baltimore, MD - 3.5 PDHs Add Registration Link