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Personnel LiftingMarch, 2005

Proposed Wording ASME B30.23 Comments

Personnel Lifting PlatformsWAC 296-882-100

Scope

This rule applies to the lifting, lowering, and transporting of personnelusing personnel platforms connected to cranes or derricks.

Personnel platforms can be either suspended from the crane or derrick bywire rope or chain, or attached to the boom of the crane or derrick. Usingarticulating boom cranes with suspended platforms is not allowed

Important!

Do not use cranes or derricks for personnel lifting when there is aless hazardous way to accomplish the work.

Cranes and derricks are designed and intended for materialhandling, and are not required to meet the same designstandards as manlifts, aerial lifts, bucket trucks, and otherconventional personnel-lifting equipment.

The lifting or lowering of personnel using material handling cranes

and derricks is prohibited unless all of the applicablerequirements of WACs 296-882-100 through 296-882-60030 aremet.

ASME B23-0.1Within the general scope defined in Section I, ASME B30.23 may apply

to hoisting equipment covered within certain volumes of the ASMEB30 standard, that is used to lift, lower, or transport personnel in aplatform, by wire rope or chain, from hoist equipment, or by aplatform that is mounted on a boom of the hoist equipment. Thelifting of personnel is not allowed using some ASME B30 Standard

equipment. The ASME B30 volume addressing the hoistingequipment to be used shall be consulted for the applicability of the

ASME B30.23 volume.

Section 23-0.2: Intent of ASME B30.23

The intent of this volume is to establish minimum design criteria,equipment features, and operational procedures for using materialhoisting equipment to lift personnel. Use of this volume will not raise thelevel of safety of the material hoisting equipment to that obtained byusing equipment specifically designed and manufactured for liftingpersonnel. The ASME B30 standard hoisting equipment is designedand intended for material handling and is not required to meet the samedesign standards required of conventional personnel lifting equipment(ANSI/SIA A 92 Aerial Platforms). Lifting and lowering of personnel

using ASME B30 Standard hoisting equipment shall be undertaken onlyin circumstances when it is not possible to accomplish the task by lesshazardous means. Unless all of the applicable requirements of thisvolume are met, the lifting or lowering of personnel using ASME B30Standard equipment is prohibited.

WAC 296-882-200Design and Construction Requirements for Personnel Lifting

EquipmentSummary

Your responsibility:To make sure personnel lifting equipment is safe for operation.

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WAC 296-882-20005Design of platforms and suspension systems

You must

Make sure personnel platforms and suspension systems

manufactured under your direction are designed, constructed and

tested according to ASME B30.23-1998, Personnel LiftingSystems.

WAC 296-882-20010Personnel platforms identification plate

You must

Make sure an identification plate is located inside the platform

and is easy to read from outside the platform while the platform ison the ground.

- The plate must display the following information: Manufacturers name and address Platform rating in terms of weight and personnel Platform identification number Suspension system description for suspended platforms, or

the intended hoisting equipment manufacturer identificationfor boom attached platforms

Weight of the empty platform and its suspension system Date the platform was manufactured Certification of compliance to the design, construction, and

testing requirements of this volume Listing of any unique operational environments for which the

platform has been designed

1.1.1(b)(7)An identification plate located on the interior of the platform and legiblefrom outside of the platform, while the platform is on the ground, thatdisplays, as a minimum, the following information:

a) manufacturer name and addressb) platform rating in terms of weight and personnelc) platform identification numberd) suspension system description for suspended platforms, or the

intended hoisting equipment manufacturer identification forboom attached platforms

e) weight of the empty platform and its suspension systemf) date of the platform manufactureg) certification of compliance to the design, construction, and

testing requirements of this volumeh) listing of any unique operational environments for which theplatform has been designed

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WAC 296-882-300Hoisting Equipment

Summary

Your responsibility : To make sure hoisting equipment for personnellifting is used correctly

WAC 296-831-30005Use the correct hoisting crane or derrick

You must:

Make sure the following equipment is

not used to lift personnel:- Articulating boom cranes- Pendant supported, jib type boom extensions without positive

stops

(excerpt from B30.23 Scope)The lifting of personnel is not allowed using some ASME B30 Standardequipment. The ASME B30 volume addressing the hoisting equipmentto be used shall be consulted for the applicability of the ASME B30.23volume.

(excerpt from B30.22 Scope)Exemptions from this volume include:(c) all units equipped with or designed primarily for personnel baskets,ladders, platforms, etc.

The second bullet is from (a) on the

WAC 296-882-30010Crane or derrick requirements

Important!

Cranes and derricks must meet the requirements in the WACs that applyto them, and the applicable hoisting equipment ASME B30 volume, inaddition to these requirements.

You must:

Make sure the crane or derrick you are using to hoist the

personnel platform meets the following requirements:- Live boom or live load capabilities allowing free fall are removed

for the period of personnel lifting- An anti-two-block device is installed on the hoisting systems- On cranes and derricks with variable angle booms there is a

boom angle indicator that is clearly visible to the operator- Has a device that clearly shows the operator the booms

extended length, unless the boom length does not affect the loadrating, on cranes with telescoping booms

1.2.2 Hoisting Equipment(a) Features(1)Hoist equipment live boom or live load capabilities shall be removed for

the period of personnel lifting.(2) Rope or chain hoisting systems, that are used for personnel lifting,shall have an anti-two-block device installed.(3) Hoisting equipment with a variable angle boom shall have a boomangle indicator readily visible to the operator(4) Hoisting equipment with telescoping booms shall have a boom lengthindicator, readable from the operators station, unless the load rating isindependent of the boom length.(5) Hooks used for attachment of a personnel lifting platform shall be ofa type that canbe positively locked closed and that will prevent theplatform lifting bridle from being dislodged.(6) Hoisting equipment shall have automatic brakes such that when theequipment operating controls are released the motions are brought torest.(7) A holding device (such as a load hold check valve) shall be providedin hydraulic or pneumatic systems to prevent uncontrolled movement of

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- Has hooks, when used to attach a platform, that

Can be positively locked closed

Will prevent the lifting bridle from being dislodged- Has automatic brakes on the equipment, so motions stop when

the operating controls are released- Has a holding device, such as a load hold check valve, that will

prevent uncontrolled movement of the hoisting equipment if a

system fails, on hydraulic or pneumatic systems- Has a way to prevent hydraulic or pneumatic outriggers or

stabilizers, if these are a part of the hoisting equipment, fromretracting if the hydraulic or pneumatic line fails

the hoisting equipment in the event of a system failure (e.g. supplyhose).(8) A means to prevent the retraction of any hydraulically orpneumatically activated outriggers or stabilizers in the event a hydraulicor pneumatic line fails, when such devices are a component of thehoisting equipment.(9) Pendant supported, jib type, boom extensions without positive stops

shall not be used to lift personnel.

Make sure the crane is level within 1% of level grade and located

on firm footing- Make sure outriggers or stabilizers are extended, blocked and

locked according to manufacturers recommendations, if thecrane is equipped with them

3.2.2(a)(4)(the operator shall)verify that the hoisting equipment is set up and maintained within onepercent of level during a personnel lift

3.2.2(a)(3)operate hoisting equipment with outriggers with outriggers or stabilizersextended, blocked and locked in accordance with manufacturersspecifications.

Make sure the total weight of the loaded personnel platform and

related rigging does not exceed fifty percent of the cranes rated load

capacity

3.2.2(a)(7)Not allow the total weight of the lifted load including rigging, platform,

personnel, tools, and material to exceed 50 percent of the hoistingequipments rated load, under the planned conditions of operation(except during testing as outlined in Chapter 23-2)

WAC 296-882-400Inspections, Maintenance and Testing

Summary

Your responsibility: To keep personnel lifting equipment in safeoperating condition by performing regular inspections, maintenance, andtesting.

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WAC 296-882-40005Initial inspections on personnel platforms

You must

Have a qualified person inspect personnel platforms before initial

use and at each new job site to make sure the requirements of WAC

296-882-100 through WAC 296-882-60030 are met

2.1.1 Personnel Lifting Platform (Inspection)(b) Frequency(1) Initial Inspection. Prior to initial use and at each new job site all

platforms shall be inspected by a qualified person to verifycompliance with the provisions of this volume.

(a) is manufacturers requirement:(1) The platform manufacturer shalcomplete inspection criteria for platfThe criteria shall address all inspecfrequency classifications listed in thand shall cover:(a) the platform

(b) rigging components(c) fasteners(d) all safety features and attachme

WAC 296-882-40010Frequent inspections on personnel platforms

You must

Make sure an appointed person inspects all items in Table 1 at

least once each day, before use.

Correct any hazardous condition before using the platform.

Keep the most recent, dated inspection records available for the

duration of the lift operation.

2.1.1(b)(2) Regular Inspection(a) Frequent. The platform, suspension system, attachment points, andany platform motion controls shall be inspected at least once each day,before use, by a designated person. The inspection is to identifyconditions that have been specifically indicated by the platformmanufacturer, or a qualified person, as potentially creating a hazardousoperating condition. The inspection shall address at least those itemslisted in Appendix III. Any conditions found that constitute a hazard shallbe corrected prior to lifting personnel.2.1.1(b)(2)(c) Records(1) For frequent inspections, dated records for the hoisting equipmentand personnel platform shall be made and kept by the platform user forthe duration of the personnel lift operation

(Table 1, Frequent inspection checklist for personnel lifting platforms)

WAC 296-882-40015Periodic inspections on personnel platforms

You must:

Make sure a qualified person performs a periodic inspection of

personnel platforms at least once a year, according to manufacturersinstructions

Correct any hazardous condition before using the platform

Keep the most recent, dated inspection records with the platform

and available for review

Note: Platforms that have been out of service for more than a year dont

2.1.1(b)(2)(b) Periodic. At least once every 12 months, or as required by theplatform manufacturer, a periodic inspection of the platform shall beperformed by a qualified person in accordance with the instructionsprovided by the manufacturer. Platforms which have been out of servicefor 12 or more consecutive months shall receive a periodic inspectionbefore use.2.3.1 (b)(1) Any hazardous condition disclosed by any inspection shall becorrected before use of the platform is resumed. Adjustments andrepairs shall be accomplished by designated personnel.2.1.1(b)(2)(c)(2) For periodic inspections, dated records for the platform shall be

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need to have a periodic inspection until they are put back into use. made by the platform owner. The last periodic inspection shall be keptwith the platform and available for review.

WAC 296-882-40020Adjustments and repairs on personnel platforms

You must:

Make sure any adjustments or repairs to the platform is done bya designated person

Adjustments or repairs to the suspension system must be done

by a qualified person.

Make sure replacement parts and repairs are equal to or exceed

the original equipment specifications.

Make sure the manufacturer or a qualified person has approved

any modifications, in writing, before they are made.

Keep records of any repairs to the structural components of the

platform

Make sure all welding repairs are done by a certified welder.

2.3.1(b)(5) Any adjustment or repair to the platform suspension systemshall be done by a qualified person2.3.1 (b)(1) Any hazardous condition disclosed by any inspection shall becorrected before use of the platform is resumed. Adjustments and

repairs shall be accomplished by designated personnel.

2.3.1(a) preventative maintenance(1) A preventative maintenance program based on the platformmanufacturers recommendations should be established(2) Replacement parts used shall be equal to or exceed the originalequipment specification

2.3.1(b)(3) Replacement parts used or repairs made shall be equal to orexceed the original equipment specification.

2.3.1(c) Modifications. Only modifications approved in writing by themanufacturer or a qualified person shall be accomplished.

2.3.1(d) Records. The platform ownershall maintain records on anyrepairs to, or replacements of, the structural components of the platform.

2.3.1(b)(4) All welding repairs shall be done by a certified welder

Not used: 2.3.1(b)(2) Adjustments provide for correct functioning of co

(1) is a should.

WAC 296-882-40025Proof test platforms and rigging

You must

1. Make sure the platform and rigging is proof tested at each newjob site before lifting personnel.

Test as follows:

- Test to 125% of the platforms rated capacity- Hold the platform suspended for 5 minutes with the test

load evenly distributed on the platformNote: This may be done at the same time as the trial lift

2.2.1(b)Proof Testing(1) At each new job site, prior to hoisting people in the personnelplatform, the platform and rigging shall be proof tested to 125% of theplatforms rating. With the proof test load evenly distributed in theplatform, the platform shall be hoisted and held in a suspended positionfor not less than five minutes. After the proof testing, the platform shallbe inspected by a qualified person. Any damage revealed by theinspection shall be corrected and another proof test conducted.

2.2.1(a) is Platform Manufacturer Tmanufacturing their own platfowere already told to test in accwith the ANSI.

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You must:

Do the following after proof testing:

- Have an appointed person inspect the platform andrigging

- Correct any deficiencies- Perform another test after any deficiencies are corrected

Keep the most recent proof testing records available at the jobsite

2. Make sure the platform and rigging is proof tested after any structuralrepair or modification, before lifting personnel

2.2.1(b)(3) After any structural repair or modification, a platform shall beproof tested

2.2.1(b)(2) is a should:When feasible, the hoisting equipmused for lifting personnel should beequipment used to perform the proothe job site as defined in para. 23-2

Test suspended platforms in the following order:

- Test to 150% of the platforms rated capacity- Raise the loaded platform, then lower it at a speed of at

least 100 ft/min.- Bring the platform to a stop by using the hoisting

equipment brakes- Let the platform hang for at least 5 minutes.- Have a qualified person inspect the platform and rigging.- Correct any deficiencies.- Perform another test after any deficiencies are corrected

2.2.1(b)(3) After any structural repair or modification, a platform shall beproof tested to 150% of the platforms rating. Boom attached platformsshall use the test procedure described in para. 23.2.2.1(b)(1).Suspended platforms shall be tested by raising the loaded platform to aheight, then lowering it at a speed of not less than 100 ft/min. Once alowering speed of 100 ft/mion or more is reached, the platform descentshall be halted by applying the hoisting equipment brakes and then the

platform allowed to hang for a period of not less than five minutes. Afterthis test and hanging period, the platform shall be inspected by aqualified person. Any damage revealed by the inspection shall becorrected and another proof test conducted.

Test attached platforms in the following order:

- Test to 150% of the platforms rated capacity.- Hold the platform suspended for 5 minutes with the test

load evenly distributed on the platform.- Have an appointed person inspect the platform and

rigging.- Correct any deficiencies.- Perform another test after any deficiencies are corrected.

(3) After any structural repair or modification, a platform shall be prooftested to 150% of the platforms rating. Boom attached platforms shalluse the test procedure described in para. 23.2.2.1(b)(1).2.2.1(b)(1)

At each new job site, prior to hoisting people in the personnel platform,the platform and rigging shall be proof tested to 125% of the platformsrating. With the proof test load evenly distributed in the platform, theplatform shall be hoisted and held in a suspended position for not lessthan five minutes. After the proof testing, the platform shall be inspectedby a qualified person. Any damage revealed by the inspection shall be

corrected and another proof test conducted.

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Keep the most recent proof testing records

available at the jobsite

2.2.1(c)Records. The most recent record of proof testing shall be maintained atthe jobsite.

WAC 296-882-500Management Responsibilities

Your responsibility:

To make sure all duties are performed by the correctly appointed person.

WAC 296-882-50005Job site management

You must:

Make sure job site management performs the duties listed in Table 2.

Table 2Job site management duties

Designate a Personnel Lift Supervisor for each personnel

lift operation.

Require that all personnel associated with the lift receive the

briefings and safety indoctrinations specified in this volume.

Prohibit the lifting of personnel whenever the operator:- Does not feel physically or mentally fit to perform the

operation.- Has been working for more than 10 hours prior to

the start of the lift or the lift will not be completedbefore the operator has been working for 12 hours.

- Did not have at least eight hours off immediatelyprior to the work shift containing the personnel liftoperation.

Designate the appropriate number of signalpersons, ground

crew, and platform occupants to perform the personnel liftsafely.

- In suspended and boom attached platforms withoutboom motion controls, one occupant shall beappointed as the platform signalperson. This

Section 23-3.1: Personnel

23-3.1.1 Management(a) Responsibilities(1) Management shall require that the provisions of this volume areunderstood and applied at the operational levels, and that theappropriate portions of this volume are included in the pre-lift briefing

information.

(2) Management shall designate qualified individuals at each job site toperform the duties of the Personnel Lift Authorizer. As a minimumthese individuals shall be responsible for:(a) verifying the need for a personnel lift;(b) verifying the equipment to be used for the personnel lift meets therequirements of Chapter 23-1;(c) authorizing the personnel lift operation(d) requiring the personnel lift be accomplished in accordance with theprovisions of this volume.

(3) Job site management shall require that the provisions of this volumeare implemented during personnel lifting operations.

(4) Job site management shall designate a Personnel Lift Supervisor

ANSIs requirements arent separatlisted the two paragraphs heredivided the duties according toresponsible for them.

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person shall be responsible for communicating withthe operator and/or other appointed signalpersons.

Require that the hoisting equipment used to lift personnel shall

be in compliance with the requirements prescribed in thisvolume and the applicable hoisting equipment ASME B30volume.

Have a Personnel Lifting Management and Approval Program

that requires the criteria of this rule to be met before to liftingpersonnel.

Instruct operators of hoisting equipment, installed on floating

vessels, not to lift personnel when the list or trim of the vesselexceeds five degrees. If mobile hoisting equipment is placed onfloating vessels, operators shall not lift personnel when the list ortrim of the vessel exceeds one degree.

for each personnel lift operation. As a minimum, the individual shall beresponsible for:(a) holding the pre-lift meeting;(b) verifying all required inspections have been accomplished;(c) verifying qualified persons are assigned to perform the functions ofthe operator, signalpersons, and ground crew;(d) supervising the personnel lift operation;

(e) accomplishing other tasks that may be needed to enhance the safetyof the personnel lift.

(5) Job site management shall require that all personnel associated withthe lift receive the briefings and safety indoctrinations specified in thisvolume.

(6) Job site management shall not allow or require any operator to liftpersonnel under the following circumstances:(a) The operator does not feel physically or mentally fit to perform theoperation.(b) The operator has been working for more than 10 hours prior to thestart of the lift or the lift will not be completed before the operator hasbeen working for 12 hours.(c) the operator did not have at least eight hours off immediately prior tothe work shift containing the personnel lift operation.

(7) Job site management shall designate the appropriate number ofsignalpersons, ground crew, and platform occupants to perform thepersonnel lift safely.(a) In suspended and boom attached platforms without boom motioncontrols, one occupant shall be designated as the platform signalperson.This person shall be responsible for communicating with the operatorand/or other designated signalpersons.

(8) Job site management shall require that the hoisting equipment usedto lift personnel shall be in compliance with the requirements prescribedin this volume and the applicable hoisting equipment ASME B30 volume.

WAC 296-882-50010Personnel Lift Authorizer

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You must:

Assign qualified individuals at each job site who will be responsible for

the duties listed in Table 3.

Table 3Personnel lift Authorizer Responsibilities

Verifying

- The need for a personnel lift- That there are no less hazardous alternatives to

performing the work, or providing access to thearea. The personnel lift shall not be authorizedwhen less hazardous means are feasible.

Verifying the equipment to be used for the personnel lift

meets the requirements of the chapter governing thatequipment

Authorizing the personnel lift operation

Reviewing and approving the personnel lift plan. Retain the

plan as part of the job site records.

Verifying that conditions provide clear visibility. When

conditions such as darkness, fog, or snow prevent clearvisibility, do not authorize personnel lifting.

Authorize personnel lifting over, under, or in the vicinity of

power lines, in accordance with the requirements Chapter296-45, Safety standards for electrical work

Section 23-3.2: Practices

23-3.2.1 ManagementJob site management shall have a Personnel Lifting Management and

Approval Program that requires the criteria of this volume to be met priorto lifting personnel. The program shall, as a minimum, require:(a) The Personnel Lift Supervisor to prepare a personnel lift plancontaining at least the information shown in Appendix II. This plan shallbe presented to the Personnel Lift Authorizer for review/approval. Theplan shall be retained as part of the job site records.(b) The Personnel Lift Authorizer to verify that there are no lesshazardous alternatives to performing the work, or providing access tothe area. The personnel lift shall not be authorized when less hazardousmeans are feasible.(c) The Personnel Lift Authorizer to verify that conditions provide clearvisibility. When conditions such as darkness, fog, or snow prevent clearvisibility, the Personnel Lift Authorizer shall not authorize personnellifting.(d) The Personnel Lift Authorizer to only authorize personnel lifting over,under, or in the vicinity of power lines, in accordance with therequirements of Appendix I;(e) personnel platforms not to be used in winds in excess of 20 mph(32.2 km/hr) at the hoisted platform height, electric storms, snow, ice,sleet, or other adverse weather conditions which could affect the safetyof personnel.(f) the Personnel Lift Supervisor to verify that each of the requirements inthis Section have been met;(g) the Personnel Lift Supervisor to hold a pre-lift briefing attended bythe hoisting equipment operator, platform occupants, and ground crew.If individuals are changed during a series of personnel lifts, each newperson shall be appropriately briefed by the Personnel Lift Supervisor.Contents of the briefing shall, as a minimum, cover:(1) the operations section of this volume(2) the assignment and responsibilities of each person involved in the liftoperation

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(3) the procedures to be followed(4) guidance on general and specific safety precautions(5) special signals for the operation(6) unique considerations of the lift(7) work to be accomplished during the lift(8) if applicable, the responsibilities and assignments contained in

Appendix I when lifting personnel near electrical power lines

(h) the Personnel Lift Supervisor to terminate personnel lifting operationsif hazardous conditions develop during the lift(i) personnel platforms to be only used for personnel, their tools, andsufficient material to do their work. They shall not be used for solelytransporting bulk materials.(j) a qualified person to evaluate the safety concerns of the operationalenvironment and verify the platform and hoisting equipment are suitablefor use. Additionally, special work circumstances may require furtherprecautions. Precautions such as, but not limited to the following shallbe taken:(1) When welding is to be accomplished from the personnel platform,suitable electrode holders shall be provided to protect them from contactwith any conducting components of the platform(2) Job site management shall instruct operators of hoisting equipment,installed on floating vessels, not to lift personnel when the list or trim ofthe vessel exceeds five degrees. If mobile hoisting equipment is placed

on floating vessels, operators shall not lift personnel when the list or trimof the vessel exceeds one degree.(3) When personnel lifts are conducted over water, personnel flotationdevices shall be provided and required to be worn. Personnel fallprotection devices with quick release features shall be provided, andrequired to be worn. The fall protection device shall be appropriatelyattached while personnel are lifted over land and detached whilepersonnel are lifted over water.(4) A boat with appropriate rescue personnel shall be available at alltimes during a personnel lift over water(5) Appropriate personnel protective equipment shall be provided andrequired to be used around toxic, flammable, or hazardous substancesor fumes.(6) Any concentrated loading of the platform shall be reviewed topreclude the overstressing of any component or impairing the platform

stability.

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WAC 296-882-50015Personnel Lift SupervisorYou must:

Assign a Personnel Lift Supervisor, who will be responsible for

the duties outlined in Table 4.

Table 4Personnel Lift Supervisor duties

Holding the pre-lift meeting;

Verifying all required inspections have been accomplished;

Verifying qualified persons are assigned to perform the functions of

the operator, signalpersons, and ground crew;

Supervising the personnel lift operation;

Accomplishing other tasks that may be needed to enhance the

safety of the personnel lift.

Preparing a personnel lift plan containing at least the information

shown in Appendix II.

Verifying that each of the requirements in this Section have been

met;

Holding a pre-lift briefing attended by the hoisting equipment

operator, platform occupants, and ground crew. If individuals arechanged during a series of personnel lifts, each new person shallbe appropriately briefed by the Personnel Lift Supervisor. Contentsof the briefing shall, as a minimum, cover:

- the operations section of this rule- the assignment and responsibilities of each person

involved in the lift operation- the procedures to be followed- guidance on general and specific safety precautions- special signals for the operation- unique considerations of the lift- work to be accomplished during the lift- if applicable, the responsibilities and assignments

contained in Chapter 296-45, Safety standards forelectrical work, when lifting personnel near electricalpower lines

See the two sections listed above forequirements.

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Terminate personnel lifting operations if hazardous conditions

develop during the lift

WAC 296-882-600Lifting Personnel

Summary

Your responsibility: To make sure personnel lifting equipment isoperated safely.

WAC 296-882-60005Lift personnel as a last resort only

You must

Lift personnel on platforms with cranes or

derricks only if it is the only possible way to accomplish the work thatneeds to be done.

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WAC 296-882-60010Hold a prelift meeting

You must

Make sure a prelift meeting is held before the trial lift at each new

location as follows:-

The crane or derrick operator, the signal person, employees whowill be lifted, and the lift supervisor must attend.- Cover all of the following:

o The requirements of WAC 296-882-200 through WAC

296-882-60030o Assignments and responsibilities of each person involved

in the operationo The procedures that will be followed

o Special signals and unique considerations of the lift

o What work will be accomplished during the lift

- Repeat the meeting for any employees new to the operation

3.2.1(g) (The program shall require)The Personnel Lift Supervisor to hold a pre-lift briefing attended by thehoisting equipment operator, platform occupants, and ground crew. Ifindividuals are changed during a series of personnel lifts, each newperson shall be appropriately briefed by the Personnel Lift Supervisor.Contents of the briefing shall, as a minimum, cover:

(1) the operations section of this volume(2) assignment and responsibilities of each person involved in the

lift operation(3) the procedures to be followed(4) guidance on general and specific safety precautions(5) special signals for the operation(6) unique considerations of the lift(7) work to be accomplished during lift(8) if applicable, the responsibilities and assignments contained in

Appendix I when lifting personnel near electrical power lines

WAC 296-882-60015Set up hoisting equipment correctly

You must

Make sure the operator inspects the area where the hoist equipment

will be set up, and looks for:- Overhead obstructions and electrical lines- Hazardous locations- Inadequate surface area- Inadequate support to withstand all force imposed- Wind, weather, and unstable conditions- Other potentially hazardous conditions

3.2.2(a) the operator shall:(1) inspect the hoist equipment setup area before the personnel lift andreport his observations to the Personnel Lift Supervisor. The operatorshall inspect the area for potential hazards such as, but not limited to:

(a) excessive load and/or radius(b) overhead obstructions and electrical transmission lines(c) hazardous locations(d) inadequate surface and support to withstand all forces imposed(e) wind, weather, and unstable conditions(f) any potentially hazardous conditions

WAC 296-882-60020Perform a trial lift

You must

Make sure a trial lift with the personnel platform is performed, on each

shift before lifting personnel, to check the following:

3.2.2(a)(9)Perform a trial lift prior to lifting personnel with the platform on each shiftand after any change of setup location, hoist equipment configuration, oroperator. These lifts shall be used to ascertain that hoist equipmentsetup and configuration is correct, load capacities are adequate, that nohazardous interferences exist, and to further demonstrate the operatorsoperational competence;

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- Hoist equipment setup and configuration is correct- Load capacities are adequate- No hazardous interferences exist- The operators operational competence

Load the unoccupied platform to at least

the anticipated load weight

(10) verify that during the trial lift, the platform is loaded to at least theweight expected during the actual lift;

Repeat the trial lift before lifting personnel whenever- The crane or derrick is moved and set up in a different location.- The crane or derrick is reconfigured.- The operator is changed.

3.2.2(a)(9)Perform a trial lift prior to lifting personnel with the platform on each shiftand after any change of setup location, hoist equipment configuration, oroperator. These lifts shall be used to ascertain that hoist equipmentsetup and configuration is correct, load capacities are adequate, that nohazardous interferences exist, and to further demonstrate the operatorsoperational competence;

Make sure any defects that create a safety hazard are corrected

before lifting people.

2.1.1(b)(2)(a)(Frequent inspection)Any conditions found that constitute a hazard shall be correctedprior to lifting personnel

WAC 296-882-60020Performing the personnel lift

You must

Safely perform the personnel lift. Make sure:

- The personnel platform is not loaded with more than its ratedload capacity

3.2.2(a)(7)Not allow the total weight of the lifted load including rigging, platform,personnel, tools, and material to exceed 50 percent of the hoistingequipments rated load, under the planned conditions of operation(except during testing as outlined in Chapter 23-2)

- Materials and tools being lifted by a platform are:

Secured to prevent movement

Evenly distributed on the platform

3.2.4(a)(5)(The platform occupants shall)have materials and equipment evenly distributed and secured while theplatform is lifted

- The personnel platform is hoisted slowly, with no suddenmovements

3.2.2 (a)(14)Perform all movements of the platform in a slow, controlled manner tominimize sudden movements of the platform

- Tag lines are used to control the motion of suspended platforms,unless using them creates a hazard

3.2.3(f)(The ground crew shall)use tag lines for motion control of suspended platforms, unless their use

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creates an unsafe condition.

- The platform is secured to the structure where the work will beperformed before employees exit or enter the platform, unlesssecuring to the structure is unsafe.

3.2.4(a)(8)(the platform occupants shall)not enter or exit a suspended platform while it is raised unless theplatform has an installed gate and the platform is physically secured tothe structure to which the occupants are entering or exiting.

- No other load lines on the crane or derrick are used to liftanything while personnel are on a platform.

3.2.2(a)(22) (The operator shall)not lift any other loads, on any other load lines, while conducting apersonnel lift. When the hoisting equipment has a boom attachedplatform without controls it shall not be used for other lifting service.

- Brakes and locking devices are engaged when the personnelplatform is occupied and in a stationary working position

3.2.2(a)(19) set all brakes and locks on the hoisting equipment afterpositioning of the personnel platform and before personnel perform anywork

- The lowering motion is power-controlled only

Free fall is not allowed

3.2.2(a)(15)engage the power controlled lowering mechanism at all times theplatform is occupied (no free fall).

Make sure there are enough signalpersons, ground crew, and

platform occupants to perform the lift safely.- For platforms without boom motion controls, make sure one

occupant is designated as the platform signalperson, responsiblefor communicating with the operator and other signalpersons.

3.1.1(a)(7)Job site management shall designate the appropriate number ofsignalpersons, ground crew, and platform occupants to perform thepersonnel lift safely.(a)In suspended and boom attached platforms without boom motioncontrols, one occupant shall be designated as the platform signalperson.This person shall be responsible for communicating with the operator

and/or other designated signalpersons. Make sure an appointed person

- Verifies the platform is securely attached to the crane or derrick 3.1.3(b)(3) verifying the personnel platform is securely attached to thehoisting equipment

- Verifies the load line is not attached to or wrapped around theplatform

3.1.3(b)(4) verifying the load line is not directly attached to, or wrappedaround, the personnel platform;

- Verifies boom-attached personnel platforms are attachedaccording to manufacturers specifications or a qualified person

3.1.3(b)(5) verifying boom attached personnel platforms are onlyattached using the pins and fittings specified by the hoist equipmentmanufacturer or a qualified person;

- Keeps people from passing under the raised platform 3.1.3(b)(6) keeping people from passing under the raised personnelplatform;

Make sure employees working as part of the ground crew

do not have other duties or engage in any practice that will reduce thesafety of the personnel lift

3.1.3(c) Conduct. The ground crew shall not engage in any practice orhave any other duties which will reduce the safety of the personnel liftoperation.

Make sure there are no more people on the platform than 3.2.4(a)(4)

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are needed to do the job (The platform occupants shall)be limited in number, commensurate with the work being performed,platform design and hoisting equipment limitations.

Make sure all platform occupants:

- Are qualified to operate the controls on a platform thathas controls

3.1.4(a)(4) Occupants of a platform with controls shall be qualified tooperate the controls.

- Are familiar with the hand signals posted in the platform 3.1.4(b)(5) being familiar with the hand signals posted in the platform.

All occupants shall know the emergency stop signal.- Know the emergency stop signal 3.1.4(b)(5) being familiar with the hand signals posted in the platform.

All occupants shall know the emergency stop signal.

- Are wearing full body harness attached to specificanchorage points with a lanyard, unless working over water. SeeWAC 296-882-60030 for requirements when working over water.

3.2.4(a)(3) (The platform occupants shall)wear personnel fall protection devices with lanyards attached to aspecific anchorage point(s), unless special circumstance workrequirements dictate otherwise

This is an increase, but put in per D

- Do not stand, sit on, or work from the rails- Do not use any thing to raise their working height

3.2.4(a)(6) not stand, sit on, or work from the top rail, intermediate rail, toboard, or use any other device to enhance their vertical height workingcapability;

- Do not pull the plat form out of plumb 3.2.4(a)(7) not pull the platform out of p lumb wi th the hoist ing equipment.

- Keep all parts of their body inside the platform duringraising, lowering, and positioning, unless they are thesignalperson

3.1.4(b)(2) platform occupants shall be responsible for keeping all partsof their body inside the platform during raising, lowering, and positioning,except when performing duties as a designated signalperson

- Stay in sight of or in direct communication with theoperator

- Stay in continuous sight of the signal person, if used

3.2.4(a)(1)(The platform occupants shall)remain in continuous sight or in communication with the operator, and insight and communication of a signalperson.

Make sure the operator

- Doesnt allow the rated load to be exceeded when loads aretransferred to the platform.

3.2.2(a)(8) not allow the platforms rating or the hoisting equipmentsreduced rated load to be exceeded when loads are transferred to thehoisted platform;

- Positions the platform so it can be tied off to the structure whereoccupants are entering or leaving, if the platform cant be setdown.

Make sure the operator doesnt move the platform away fromthe structure until it is freely suspended.

3.2.2(a)(11) position the platform so that it may be tied off to thestructure to which the occupants are entering or leaving, if the platformcannot be landed during the entrance or exit of the occupants. If theplatform has been tied off, the operator shall not move the platform untilit is verified that it is freely suspended.

- Doesnt move the platform faster than 100 ft/min, except duringtesting

3.2.2(a)(16) not lift or lower an occupied platform at a speed in excess of100 ft/min (except during testing as outlined in 23-2)

- Moves the platform under controlled conditions and under thedirection of a designated signalperson

3.2.2(a)(20) move the platform under controlled conditions and under thedirection of a designated signalperson

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- Doesnt disable any hoist equipment safety device during apersonnel lift

3.2.2(a)(23) not disable, or allow to be disabled, any hoist equipmentsafety device during a personnel lift

- Is at the controls at all times while the engine is running and theplatform is occupied, unless using a boom mounted platform thathas both:

Boom mounted motion controlsand

A way of lowering, retracting and rotating if the primary powersource stops working

3.1.2(c)(5)The hoisting equipment operator shall:(a) when involved with a suspended platform, boom mounted platformwithout controls, or a boom mounted platform with controls but without ameans of lowering, retracting, and rotating in the event the primarypower source becomes inoperative, remain at the hoisting equipmentcontrols whenever personnel are in the platform(b) when involved with a boom mounted platform with boom motioncontrols and a means of lowering, retracting, and rotating in the eventthe primary power source becomes inoperative, be free not to remain atthe hoisting equipment controls3.2.2(a)(17)(The operator shall:)in the case of suspended or boom mounted platforms, without controls,remain at the hoisting equipment controls at all times when the platformis occupied.3.2.2(a)(18)in the case of boom mounted platforms, with controls, be free to notremain at the hoisting equipment controls.

- Stops hoisting immediately when

Wind exceeds 20 mph at the hoisted platform height

Adverse weather, such as electric storms, snow, ice, or sleet

occurs

3.2.1(e)personnel platforms not to be used in winds in excess of 20 mph at thehoisted platform height, electric storms, snow, ice, sleet, or other

adverse weather conditions which could affect the saftey of personnel. Make sure the crane

does not travel while personnel are being lifted, except when theequipment runs on fixed rails or runways

3.2.2(a)(13) (The operator shall)not travel the hoisting equipment with personnel in the personnelplatform except when the equipment runs on fixed rails or runways.

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WAC 296-882-60030Special Work Circumstances

You must

1. Make sure, when lifting personnel over water, that:- Personal flotation devices are provided and worn- Personal fall protection devices with quick release features are

provided and worn- Fall protection devices are attached while personnel are being

lifted over land, and detached while they are lifted over water

3.2.1(j)(3)When personnel lifts are conducted over water, personnel flotation

devices shall be provided and required to be worn. Personnel fallprotection devices with quick release features shall be provided,and required to be worn. The fall protection device shall beappropriately attached while personnel are lifted over land anddetached while personnel are lifted over water.

- Make sure a boat with rescue personnel is available at alltimes

3.2.1(j)(4)A boat with appropriate rescue personnel shall be available atall times during a personnel lift over water.

2. Make sure, when hoisting equipment is installed on floating vessels,that personnel are not lifted when the list or trim of the vessel is more than

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3.2.1(j) (2) Job site management shall instruct operators of hoistingequipment, installed on floating vessels, not to lift personnel when thelist or trim of the vessel exceeds five degrees. If mobile hoistingequipment is placed on floating vessels, operators shall not lift personnelwhen the list or trim of the vessel exceeds one degree.

3. When welding is going to be done from the personnel platform, makesure suitable electrode holders are provided to protect them from contactwith any conducting parts of the platform.

3.2.1(j)(1)

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