2. Who is Responsible for Overhead Crane and Hoist Operations
Presented By:
Steven Romeo
Safety Consultant for NACB, Inc.

3. Health and Safety People
Overhead Crane Operations
That’s a good question.
Plant Manager
Area Manager
Supervisor
Team Leader
Operator
Health and Safety People

4. Overhead Crane Operations
Maybe we all have responsibility to ensure safe crane and hoist operations.

5. Overhead Crane Operations
Training programs for Overhead Crane Operators Should be designed around:
Organization’s Guidelines, Polices, and Procedures
Federal and State Standards
ASME Safety Standards (Consensus Standards)
Manufacturer’s Requirements

6. The following are the Federal Standards:
Overhead Crane Operations
The following are the Federal Standards:
29 CFR —Overhead and Gantry Cranes
29 CFR – Slings

7. The following are ASME Safety Standards:
Overhead Crane Operations
The following are ASME Safety Standards:
ASME B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes
ASME B30.17 Cranes and Monorails (with Underhung Trolley or Bridge; Note: consolidation of B30.17 & B30.11)
ASME B30.16 Overhead Hoists (Underhung)
ASME B30.9 Slings
ASME B30.10 Hooks
ASME B30.20 Below the Hook Lifting Devices
ASME B30.26 Rigging Hardware

8. Overhead Crane Operations
The following is a Consensus Standard:
ASME B30.2 – 2011
Top Running Bridge, Top Running Trolley

9. Overhead Crane Operations
ASME B30.17 – Cranes & Monorails (with Underhung Trolley or Bridge) [Note: this includes consolidation of B30.11]

10. Overhead Crane Operations
Considerations for a Training Program
The characteristics of the workplace
The types and complexity of the cranes in your facility
The type of controls
Pendant Controlled
Radio Controlled
Cab or Pulpit Controlled

11. Overhead Crane Operations
Considerations for a Training Program
The type of load or loads to be handled
The rigging requirements
Slings
Rigging Hardware
Below the hook lifting devices

12. Overhead Crane Operations
Considerations for a Training Program
The number of operators
Pendant controlled operators
Radio controlled operators
Cab operators
Shift operations
On the Job Training

13. Overhead Crane Operations
Responsibilities of Crane Operators
Lifting and Moving Loads
Before the lift begins
Pre-Operation Inspection Requirements
Visual Inspection
Walk Around
Operational Inspection
Controls/Functions
Limit Switches
Upper Hoist Limit Switch

14. Overhead Crane Operations
Responsibilities of Crane Operators (cont.)
Rigging of the Load
Weight of the Load
Below the hook lifting Devices
Slings
Rigging Hardware
Load on Rigging Equipment
Sling Stress

15. Overhead Crane Operations
Responsibilities of Crane Operators (cont.)
During the Lift
Controlling load movement
Dynamic / Side Loading
Shock Loading
Communication
Designated Signal Person
Hand Signals
Radios

16. Overhead Crane Operations
Responsibilities of Crane Operators (cont.)
After the Lift
Landing the Load
Disconnecting the Rigging
Returning the Crane to home position
Hoist load blocks up out of travel paths
Place controllers in off positions
Turn power off
Secure pendants out of travel paths
Store radio controls in secured areas

17. Training Requirements for Maintenance Employees and Inspectors
Overhead Crane Operations
Training Requirements for Maintenance Employees and Inspectors
If required to operate the crane
Need to be trained as operators
Need to address Mechanical and Electrical issues
Qualified people
Safety requirements
Control of Hazardous Energy
Fall Protection

18. Manufacturer’s Requirements Preventive Maintenance Procedures
Overhead Crane Operations
Manufacturer’s Requirements
Frequency of inspections
Preventive Maintenance Procedures
Per Manufacturer’s recommendations
OSHA and ASME Requirements
Initial Inspections
Frequent Inspections
Periodic Inspections

19. Training Requirements for Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders
Overhead Crane Operations
Training Requirements for Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders
Need to be trained to an awareness level on crane and rigging activities
Identify people to be operators
Provide Formal Training
Provide Written and Practical Examinations
Provide On the Job Training

20. Training Requirements for Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders
Overhead Crane Operations
Training Requirements for Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders
Verify person is Competent to Operate
Issue certificate
Operators permit
Formal record
The person has been trained AND has passed the examinations

21. Overhead Crane Awareness Training
Overhead Crane Operations
Overhead Crane Awareness Training
For all employees
Explain Crane operations in the Work Areas
Identify Hazards
Identify Safety Requirements

22. Overhead Crane Operations
Training Requirements for Health and Safety People responsible for crane operations
OSHA Overhead and Gantry Cranes
ASME B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes
ASME B30.17 Cranes and Monorails
Other OSHA and ASME safety standards that address other types of cranes, hoists, and rigging applications

23. Health and Safety People
Overhead Crane Operations
Health and Safety People
These resources will be helpful during auditing processes
Verify training programs
Verify preventive maintenance programs
Verify inspection requirements
Verify compliance with standards and the needs of the organization

24. Training for contractors and vendors within your organization
Overhead Crane Operations
Training for contractors and vendors within your organization
They shall be required to
Follow all applicable OSHA and ASME Safety Standards
In house polices and guidelines
When working around or near overhead cranes

25. In Summary Overhead Crane Operations
The Responsibility for Overhead Crane and Hoist Operations falls to a wide group of individuals
Plant Managers
Area Managers
Supervisors
Team Leaders
Operators
Contractors
Health and Safety Professionals

26. Are there any Questions?
Overhead Crane Operations
Thank You For Your Time
Are there any Questions?