g. Crane suspended personnel work platforms (baskets) shall not be
used unless the Contractor proves that using any other access to the
work location would provide a greater hazard to the workers or is
impossible. Personnel shall not be lifted with a line hoist or
friction crane.
h. Portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected, maintained, and
recharged as specified in NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire
Extinguishers.
i. All employees shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and
of suspended loads.
j. The Contractor shall use cribbing when performing lifts on
outriggers.
k. The crane hook/block must be positioned directly over the load.
Side loading of the crane is prohibited.
l. A physical barricade must be positioned to prevent personnel from
entering the counterweight swing (tail swing) area of the crane.
m. Certification records which include the date of inspection,
signature of the person performing the inspection, and the serial
number or other identifier of the crane that was inspected shall always
be available for review by Contracting Officer personnel.
n. Written reports listing the load test procedures used along with
any repairs or alterations performed on the crane shall be available
for review by Contracting Officer personnel.
o.
Certify that all crane operators have been trained in proper use
of all safety devices (e.g. anti-two block devices).
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NOTE: Include the following item in NAVY projects
only.
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p. Take steps to ensure that wind speed does not contribute to loss of
control of the load during lifting operations. Prior to conducting
lifting operations the contractor shall set a maximum wind speed at
which a crane can be safely operated based on the equipment being used,
the load being lifted, experience of operators and riggers, and hazards
on the work site. This maximum wind speed determination shall be
included as part of the activity hazard analysis plan for that
operation.
3.6.3
Equipment and Mechanized Equipment
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NOTE: Use this paragraph in NAVY projects only; Not
required in ARMY projects.
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a. Proof of qualifications for operator shall be kept on the project
site for review.
b.
Manufacture specifications or owner's manual for the equipment
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