OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 Cranes & Derricks In Construction

1. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Session Outline • 1926.1419 Signals – General • 1926.1420 Signals – Radio, etc. • 1926.1421 Signals – Voice • 1926.1422 Signals – Hand Signals • 1926.1427 Operator Certification & Qualification • 1926.1428 Signal Person Qualifications • 1926.1429 Training • Presented By: • Ted L. Blanton President NACB, Inc. tblantonsr@cranesafe.com (800) 654-5640 OSHA 1926.1400

2. OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • Employers Must Provide • Qualified Riggers • Assembly/Disassembly • 1926.1404 (r)(1) • Rigging Materials in the “Fall Zone” • 1926.1425 (c)(3) • Qualified Signal Persons • 1926.1428 OSHA 1926.1400

3. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • Signal Persons are discussed throughout the 1400 standard. • 1419 Signals – General • 1420 Signals – Radio, etc. • 1421 Signals – Voice • 1422 Signals – Hand Signals • 1428 Signal Person Qualifications OSHA 1926.1400

4. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • Definitions • Qualified Rigger • a “Qualified Rigger” is a rigger who meets the criteria for a “Qualified Person” • Qualified Person • means a person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training and experience, successfully demonstrated the ability to solve/resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, or the project. OSHA 1926.1401

5. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • How To Document a Qualified Persons ability to solve/resolve work related problems (i.e. rigging, etc.) • Academic • Degree (engineering, etc.) • Journey Level Certification (DOE Approved Apprentice Program) • National Certification (NCCER, NCCCO, CIC, etc.) • Certificate of Training from a National Training Organization (NACB, CICB, CIA, etc.) • Proof of Professional Standing OSHA 1926.1401

6. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • How To Document a Qualified Persons ability to solve/resolve work related problems (i.e. rigging, etc.) • Experience • Proof of Training • Certificate of Training • Training Records • Successful Completion of a Written Examination • Proof of Experience • Work Records • Resume • Successful Completion of a Practical Examination OSHA 1926.1401

7. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • 1419 States that a signal person must be provided in each of the following situations: • The point of operation, meaning the load travel or the area near or at load placement, is not in full view of the operator. • When the equipment is traveling, the view in the direction of travel is obstructed. • Due to site specific safety concerns, either the operator or the person handling the load determines that it is necessary. OSHA 1926.1419

8. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • Effective 11/8/2010 Employers Must; • Ensure Operators Are Competent And Safe (1926.1427 (k)) • Trained & Evaluated • Certification Requirements Effective Nov.10, 2014 OSHA 1926.1427

9. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 10, 2014 • Effective 11/10/2014 Employers Must; • Ensure Operators Are Qualified & Certified (1926.1427(a)) • 1926.1427 (b) Option 1) Certified by an Accredited Crane Operator Testing Organization • NCCER • NCCCO (CCO) • CIC • Other • Must be Portable • Must be Valid For 5 Years OSHA 1926.1427

10. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 10, 2014 • Effective 11/10/2014 Employers Must; • Ensure Operators Are Qualified & Certified • 1926.1427 (c) Option 2) Qualification by an Audited Employer Program • Written & Practical Testing • Audited By an Option 1 Organization • May Not be Portable • Must be Valid For 5 Years OSHA 1926.1427

11. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 10, 2014 • Effective 11/10/2014 The following applies; • Pre-Qualification/Certification Training Period (1926.1427 (f)) • All Operators Not Certified May Only Operate As An Operator-in-training (OIT). • Must Be Provided Sufficient Training • Tasks Performed During Training Within Trainees Capability • Trainer • Employee or Agent • Certified Operator, or • Passed Written • Familiar with Controls • No Distractions OSHA 1926.1427

12. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • 1428 Signals –Signal Person Qualification: • Ensure Signal Persons Are Qualified (2 Options) • Option1) 3rd Party, or • Option 2) In-House Qualified Evaluator OSHA 1926.1428

13. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • 1428 Signals –Signal Person Qualification: • Qualification Requirements • Know & Understand Types of Signals to be Used • Be Competent in there Application • Have a Basic Understanding Of Equipment; • Operation & Limitations • Load Dynamics • Swinging & • Stopping of Load • Boom Deflection from Hoisting OSHA 1926.1428

14. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • 1428 Signals –Signal Person Qualification: • Qualification Requirements • Know & Understand • 1926.1419 • 1926.1420 • 1926.1421 • 1926.1422 & • 1926.1428 • Demonstrate Requirements Through both; • Written (or Oral) Testing • Practical Testing. OSHA 1926.1428

15. OSHA §29 CFR Part 1926Cranes & Derricks In Construction Effective Date: November 8, 2010 • Effective 11/8/2010 Employers Must; • Have Provided Training as Follows: • On Overhead Power Lines • To Signal Persons • To Operators • To Competent & Qualified Persons • On Crush/Pinch Points • On Tag-Out • Training Administration OSHA 1926.1430