A critical lift procedure should contain the following, as applicable: Although individual procedures are prepared for one-time critical lifts, general procedures may be employed to accomplish routine recurrent critical lifts, For example, a general procedure may be used to lift an item or series of similar items that are frequently lifted or repeatedly handled in the same manner. The PIC shall ensure that a step-by-step procedure is prepared for critical lifts. (The PIC need not be in the manager’s organization). The manager who designates the lift as a critical lift shall ensure that a person-in-charge (PIC) is assigned. In addition, the manager at the facility where the lift will be performed also has the authority to require that it be handled as a critical lift. The manager who has the responsibility for the item being lifted has the authority to require that it be handled as a critical lift. The item, although non-critical, requires exceptional care in handling because it is being lifted above a critical item. The item to be lifted requires exceptional care in handling because of size, weight, close-tolerance installation, high susceptibility to damage or other unusual factor.ĭ. Any lift that exceeds 80% of the crane’s rated capacity within the lift configuration of the crane.Ĭ.
Any lift that requires the use of multiple cranes.ī. In addition, a lift that meets one of the following criteria shall be designated as a critical lift:Ī. Personnel injury or significant adverse health impact, either onsite or offsite.Ħ. Significant release of radioactive or other hazardous material to the environment or creation of an undesirable condition.ĥ. Undetectable damage that would jeopardize future operations or safety of a facility.Ĥ. Damage that would result in unacceptable delay to schedule or other significant deleterious programmatic impact (such as loss of vital data)ģ. Damage that would result in serious economic consequences.Ģ. A lift should be designated as a critical lift if dropping, upset or collision could cause or result in any one of the following:ġ. Guidelines provided here are intended to aid in making that decision. The decision to designate a lift as a critical lift is a management decision. Not attempt any critical lifts unless authorized & approved Critical Lift Determination.Immediately report any problems with equipment of procedures.Immediately remove from service any equipment that fails inspection Employees.Ensure employees have adequate operational knowledge & experience.Follow guidelines and inspection procedures.Provide inspection procedures Supervisors.Provide safe and proper equipment for critical lifts.This section includes guidelines and requirements applicable to critical lifts and describes the planning and documentation required to perform a critical lift.ĪNSI/ASME B-30.7 SERIES Responsibilities Management
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