Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) All cranes and other hoisting equipment
and the operation thereof shall comply with Group 13 and this Article
(14).
(b) Every crane not part of a
vessel's permanent equipment shall be equipped with a load indicating device, a
load moment device, or a device that prevents an overload condition. Only
approved devices as defined in the General Safety Industry Orders, Section
3206 shall be used.
EXCEPTIONS:
1.
Trolley equipped bridge-type cranes while handling containers known to be and
identified as empty, or loaded, or while hoisting other lifts by means of a
lifting beam supplied by the crane manufacturer for the purpose and in all
cases within the crane rating;
2.
While handling bulk commodities or cargoes by means of clamshell bucket or
magnet;
3. While used to handle or
hold hoses in connection with transfer of bulk liquids or other hose handled
products; or
4. While the crane is
used exclusively to handle cargo or equipment the total actual gross weight of
which is known by means of marking of the unit or units hoisted, when such
total actual gross weight never exceeds 11,200 pounds, and when 11,200 pounds
is less than the rated capacity of the crane at the maximum outreach that is
possible under the conditions of use at the time.
(c) Marking shall be conspicuously placed
giving units of measure in pounds or both pounds and kilograms, capacity of the
indicating system, accuracy of the indicating system, and operating
instructions and precautions. In the case of systems utilizing indications
other than actual weights, the marking shall include data on the means of
measurement, capacity of the system, accuracy of the system, and operating
instructions and precautions. If the system used provides no readout, but is
such as to automatically cease crane operation when the rated load limit under
any specific condition of use is reached, marking shall be provided giving the
make and model of the device installed, a description of what it does, how it
is operated, and any necessary precautions regarding the system. All weight
indications, other types of loading indications, and other data required shall
be readily visible to the operator.
(d) Wind-Indicating Devices.
(1) After the effective date of these orders,
each rail-mounted bridge and portal crane located outside of an enclosed
structure shall be fitted with an operable wind-indicating device.
(2) The wind-indicating device shall provide
a visible measure of velocity or an audible warning to alert the operator of
high wind conditions. That warning shall be transmitted whenever the following
circumstances are present.
(A) When the wind
velocity reaches the warning speed, not exceeding the crane manufacturer's
recommendations; and
(B) When wind
velocity reaches the shutdown speed, not exceeding the crane manufacturer's
recommendations, at which work is to be stopped and the crane
secured.
(3)
Instructions. The employer shall post operating instructions for high wind
conditions in the operator's cab of each crane. Operators shall be directed to
comply with these instructions. The instructions shall include procedures for
responding to high wind alerts and for any coordination necessary with other
cranes.
(e) Securing of
cranes in high winds.
(1) When the wind
reaches the crane's warning speed:
(A) Gantry
travel shall be stopped; and
(B)
The crane shall be readied for shutdown.
(2) When the wind reaches the crane's
shutdown speed:
(A) Any portion of the crane
spanning or partially spanning a vessel shall be moved clear of the vessel if
safe to do so; and
(B) The crane
shall be secured against travel, using all available means of
securing.
(f)
The employer shall monitor local weather conditions by subscribing to a weather
service or using equally effective means.
(g) Communications. Means of communication
shall be provided between the operator's cab and the base of the gantry of all
rail-mounted cranes. This requirement may be met by telephone, radio,
sound-signaling system or other effective methods, but not solely by
hand-signaling.
(h) Qualifications
of Machinery Operators.
(1) Only those
employees determined by the employer to be competent by reason of training or
experience, and who understand the signs, notices and operating instructions
and are familiar with the signal code in use shall be permitted to operate a
crane, winch or other power operated cargo handling apparatus, or any power
operated vehicle, or give signals to the operator of any hoisting apparatus.
EXCEPTION: Employees being trained and supervised by a
designated person may operate such machinery and give signals to operators
during training.
(2) No
employee known to have defective uncorrected eyesight or hearing, or to be
suffering from heart disease, epilepsy, or similar ailments which may suddenly
incapacitate him shall be permitted to operate a crane, winch or other
power-operated cargo handling apparatus or a power-operated
vehicle.
(i) Operating
Near Electric Power Lines
(1) Provisions for
preventing accidents due to overhead high-voltage lines shall be in conformance
with High-Voltage Electrical Safety Orders, Article 37.
(2) Boom Guards. Cage-type boom guards,
insulating links or proximity warning devices may be used on cranes, but they
shall not be used in place of the required clearances.
(j) Routine Inspection
(1) Qualified persons shall visually inspect
each crane and derrick on each day of use for defects in functional operating
components and shall report any defect found to the employer. The employer
shall inform the operator of the findings.
(2) A qualified person shall thoroughly
inspect all functional components and accessible structural features of each
crane or device at monthly intervals.
(3) Any defects found during such inspections
which may create a safety hazard shall be corrected before further equipment
use. Repairs shall be performed only by qualified persons.
(4) A record of monthly inspections shall be
maintained for six months in or on the crane or derrick or at the
terminal.
(k) A seat
(lap) belt, meeting the requirements of 49 CFR 571.208-210 for a Type 1 seat
belt assembly, shall be installed on the operator's seat of high speed
container gantry cranes where the seat trolleys.
1.
Amendment filed 12-12-84; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 84, No.
50).
2. New subsection (k) filed 3-6-2001; operative 3-6-2001.
Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Labor Code section
142.3(a)(3)
(Register 2001, No. 10).
3. Amendment of subsection (b) filed
1-3-2002; operative 2-2-2002 (Register 2002, No.
1).
Note: Authority cited: Section
142.3, Labor
Code. Reference: Section
142.3, Labor
Code.
