Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
In addition to meeting the requirements of Article 100
for inspecting the crane/derrick, the employer shall inspect the barge,
pontoons, vessel or other means of flotation used to support a floating
crane/derrick or land crane/derrick, and ensure that:
(a) Shift. For each shift inspection, the
means used to secure/attach the equipment to the vessel/flotation device is in
proper condition, including wear, corrosion, loose or missing fasteners,
defective welds, and (when applicable) insufficient tension.
(b) Periodic. For each periodic inspection:
(1) The means used to secure/attach the
equipment to the vessel/flotation device is in proper condition, including
inspection for wear, corrosion, and, when applicable, insufficient
tension.
(2) The vessel/flotation
device is not taking on water.
(3)
The deck load is properly secured.
(4) The vessel/flotation device is watertight
based on the condition of the chain lockers, storage, fuel compartments, and
hatches.
(5) The firefighting and
lifesaving equipment is in place and functional.
(c) The shift and periodic inspections shall
be conducted by a qualified person, and:
(1)
If any deficiency is identified, an immediate determination shall be made by a
qualified person whether the deficiency constitutes a hazard.
(2) If the deficiency is determined to
constitute a hazard, the vessel/flotation device shall be removed from service
until the deficiency has been corrected.
(d) Annual. External vessel/flotation device
inspection. For each annual inspection:
(1)
The external portion of the barge, pontoons, vessel or other means of flotation
used shall be inspected annually by a qualified person who has expertise with
respect to vessels/flotation devices and the inspection includes the following
items:
(A) The items identified in subsections
(a) (Shift) and (b) (Periodic) of this section.
(B) Cleats, bitts, chocks, fenders, capstans,
ladders, and stanchions, for significant corrosion, wear, deterioration, or
deformation that could impair the function of these items.
(C) External evidence of leaks and structural
damage; evidence of leaks and damage below the waterline may be determined
through internal inspection of the vessel/flotation device.
(D) Four-corner draft readings.
(E) Firefighting equipment for
serviceability.
(2)
Rescue skiffs, lifelines, work vests, life preservers and ring buoys are
inspected for proper condition.
(3)
If any deficiency is identified, an immediate determination shall be made by
the qualified person whether the deficiency constitutes a hazard or, though not
yet a hazard, needs to be monitored in the periodic inspections.
(A) If the qualified person determines that
the deficiency constitutes a hazard, the vessel/flotation device shall be
removed from service until it has been corrected. See requirements in Section
5008.1(e).
(B) If the qualified person determines that,
though not presently a hazard, the deficiency needs to be monitored, the
deficiency shall be checked in the periodic
inspections.
(e) Four-year internal vessel/flotation
device inspection. For each four-year inspection:
(1) A licensed marine engineer or other
qualified person who has expertise with respect to vessels/flotation devices
surveys the internal portion of the barge, pontoons, vessel, or other means of
flotation.
(2) If the surveyor
identifies a deficiency, an immediate determination shall be made by the
surveyor as to whether the deficiency constitutes a hazard or, though not yet a
hazard, needs to be monitored in the periodic or annual inspections, as
appropriate.
(A) If the surveyor determines
that the deficiency constitutes a hazard, the vessel/flotation device shall be
removed from service until it has been corrected.
(B) If the surveyor determines that, though
not presently a hazard, the deficiency needs to be monitored, the deficiency
shall be checked in the periodic or annual inspections, as
appropriate.
(f) Documentation. The periodic and annual
inspections required in subsections (b) and (d) are documented in accordance
with Sections
5031(c)(3)(C) and
5031(d)(5)
respectively, and that the four-year inspection required in subsection (e) is
documented in accordance with Section
5031(d)(5), except
that the documentation for that inspection shall be retained for a minimum of 4
years. All such documents shall be made available, during the applicable
document retention period, to all persons who conduct inspections in accordance
with Article 100.
1. New
section filed 7-26-2022; operative 7-26-2022 pursuant to Government Code
section
11343.4(b)(3)
(Register 2022, No. 30). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section
11349.3(a)
extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional
60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order
N-71-20.
Note: Authority cited: Section
142.3, Labor
Code. Reference: Section
142.3, Labor
Code.
