Scribd
Upload
36 views

Cranes and Derricks: Signs

This document summarizes OSHA regulations for cranes and derricks under 29 CFR 1926.550 - Subpart N. It outlines requirements for signs, inspections, hand signals, guarding, travel/setup, overhead wires, personnel platforms, and safety around downed power lines. Employers must designate competent persons to inspect equipment, maintain inspection records, and ensure proper guarding. Hand signals, load capacities, and special hazard warnings must be posted. A minimum clearance of 10 feet from overhead utilities is required.

Uploaded by

porby
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
36 views

Cranes and Derricks: Signs

This document summarizes OSHA regulations for cranes and derricks under 29 CFR 1926.550 - Subpart N. It outlines requirements for signs, inspections, hand signals, guarding, travel/setup, overhead wires, personnel platforms, and safety around downed power lines. Employers must designate competent persons to inspect equipment, maintain inspection records, and ensure proper guarding. Hand signals, load capacities, and special hazard warnings must be posted. A minimum clearance of 10 feet from overhead utilities is required.

Uploaded by

porby
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 4

Cranes and Derricks

29 CFR 1926.550 - Subpart N

Signs Inspections
t The following must Employer shall designate a
be conspicuously competent person.
posted on all Responsibilities include:
equipment: 4 Inspect machinery prior to
and during each use
u Load capacities 4 Insure proper guarding in
u Operating Speeds place
u Special hazard warnings 4 A thorough annual
inspection of the hoisting
machinery by a competent
Hand Signals person or private agency
4 American recognized by the DOL.
National 4 Employer shall maintain
Standards records of results
Institute (ANSI)
hand signals
will be utilized
4 Illustration of
signals posted
on the jobsite Guarding
Windshields 6 Belts,gears, shafts, pulleys,
sprockets, fly wheels, etc. shall
¬ Safety Glass guarded
¬ No Distortion 6 Swing radius of the rear of the
¬ Defrost crane shall be barricaded
¬ Wipers 6 Exhaust pipes shall be guarded

ES&H, Inc. (865) 671-2374


Cranes and Derricks 29 CFR 1926.550 - Subpart N

Travel and Setup


o Load and boom lowered
o Use tag lines, unless creates an unsafe condition
o A clearance of at least 10’ (15’ preferred) from
overhead utilities
o Spotters
Do not use wire rope as a tag line!

Overhead Wires
Shall be considered energized unless electrical utility indicate not
energized AND it has been visibly grounded.

Power Line Clearance


Power Line Normal System (kV) Minimum Required Clearance
0-50 10 feet
51-100 12 feet
101-200 15 feet
201-300 20 feet
301-500 25 feet
501-750 35 feet
751-1000 45 feet

ES&H, Inc. (865) 671-2374


Crane-Suspended Personnel Platforms
29 CFR 1926.550 - Subpart N

Platform Specifications
u Grab rail inside perimeter of platform
u Access gates swing outwards and must
have restraining device
u Adequate headroom for employees
u Hard hats must be worn
u Rough edges exposed to contact
must be smooth

Personnel Platform Loading


t Do not load beyond capacity
t Materials/tools need to be evenly distributed within the confines
of the platform while suspended
t Do not use platform as a hoist for any material or tool

ES&H, Inc. (865) 671-2374


Cranes and Derricks 29 CFR 1926.550 - Subpart N

The ground becomes electrified around the point of electrical contact in a


rippling pattern known as “ground gradient.” As you move away from the
point of contact, the voltage drops progressively. However, if one foot is
at y voltage and the other at z voltage, the difference in voltage will cause
a flow of electricity through the body.

RUN, DON’T WALK, OR HOP AWAY


FROM THE POINT OF CONTACT WITH
FEET TOGETHER.

ES&H, Inc. (865) 671-2374

You might also like