In the recent American Cranes & Transport, AC&T, August 2017, Volume 13, Issue 8, Bill Smith “…discusses why wind is the “invisible enemy” of crane operators…” in the article entitled “Blowing in the wind.” Smith reviews the Occupational Safety And Health Administration Small Entity Compliance Guide For Final Rule For Cranes And Derricks In Construction (OSHA 3433-05, 2011) related to weather and wind.
Sections 1403-1406 – Assembly and Disassembly, The A/D Director
First, Smith reviews guidance according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Occupational Safety And Health Administration Small Entity Compliance Guide For Final Rule For Cranes And Derricks In Construction (OSHA 3433-05, 2011), Sections 1403-1406 – Assembly and Disassembly, The A/D Director:
- All assembly/disassembly operations must be directed by an individual who meets the criteria for both a competent person and a qualified person, or by a competent person who is assisted by one or more qualified persons.
- The A/D director must understand the applicable assembly/disassembly procedures.
- The A/D director must take the following precautions to protect against potential hazards associated with the operation, including: The effect of wind speed and weather on the equipment must be taken into account.
Section 1417 – Operation, Bad Weather Precautions
Second, in the Occupational Safety And Health Administration Small Entity Compliance Guide For Final Rule For Cranes And Derricks In Construction (OSHA 3433-05, 2011), Section 1417 – Operation, Bad Weather Precautions, OSHA outlines the following bad weather precautions for securing the equipment:
“When a local storm warning has been issued, the competent person must determine whether it is necessary to implement manufacturer recommendations for securing the equipment. The competent person must adjust the equipment and/or operations to address the effect of wind, ice, and snow on equipment stability and rated capacity.”
Section 1431 – Hoisting Personnel, Work Practices
Third, in the Occupational Safety And Health Administration Small Entity Compliance Guide For Final Rule For Cranes And Derricks In Construction (OSHA 3433-05, 2011), Section 1431 – Hoisting Personnel, Work Practices, OSHA describes the following work practices that must be used at the personnel platform when hoisting personnel:
“When wind speed (sustained or gusts) exceeds 20 mph at the personnel platform, or other potentially dangerous weather conditions are present, a qualified person must determine if, in light of the wind conditions, it is not safe to lift personnel. If it is not, the lifting operation must not begin (or, if already in progress, must be terminated).”
More in the next blog post about weather, wind and crane operations…
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