APMT Bahrain Lifting and Rigging Standard

Subject : HSSE Manual For Lifting & Rigging
Document no : MAN-HSE-005
Date of effect : 0505-AprilApril-2011
Prepared by : Sameer AlZayani
Revision number : 000
Approved by : Sameer AlZayani
Controlled by : Zahra AlHammadi
HSSE Manual FOR Lifting & Rigging

Safe Use, Maintenance and Inspection
Revision History
Revision No
Date
Description of Changes
By
000
15-07-10
10
Original created based on ISO 9001:2008

requirements
ZHA009
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Prepared by
DATE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
0.0 Introduction
1.0 Scope
2.0
Responsibilities
3.0
Training
4.0
Safe Work Practices
5.0
Lifting Register
6.0
Reference Standards
Appendix
AppendixA Lifting Appliances (Cranes and Machines)
9.0
Appendix B Lifting Tackle/Lifting Loose Gear
7.0
Attachment A Loose Equipment Inspection
8.0
Attachment B Rejection Factor Table
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1.0
INTRODUCTION
By their very nature, lifting operations involving personnel, equipment and
company assets have the potential to be the cause of serious accidents resulting in the
loss of life, damage to equipment, the environment and to loss of revenue due to an
interruption of production. Accidents involving lifting equipment continue to happen in
industry and the only way we can insure against these accidents is to follow strict
guidelines regarding the Safe Use, Main
Maintenance
tenance and Inspection of any and all associated
components.
2.0
SCOPE
This Standard is applicable to all personnel (Company, Contract, Sub
Sub-Contract)
Contract)
working or visiting on Company premises. It is designed to provide personnel involved in
lifting operations
ions a minimum level guidance regarding the Safe Use, Maintenance and
Inspection of lifting equipment and associated gear. It is not intended to replace in whole
or in part any existing regulatory body regulations or industry accepted standards
governing such
uch equipment and operations.
3.0
RESPONSIBILITY
Each Department manager is responsible for ensuring all lifting equipment and
associated gear under his control is inspected prior to any use. That lifting equipment is
only operated by qualified personnel, that it is in good working condition and maintained
according to industry accepted standards and that all relevant certification is up to date,
on file and readily accessible for Port of Bahrain auditors or HSSE personnel or regulatory
body representative inspection.
Each Department manager shall develop a lifting gear register to record and track
all components requiring certification, shall keep the registers up to date, shall ensure all
lifting equipment and associated gear has its identification marker
markerss firmly in place. Shall
ensure no lifting equipment or lifting gear
gear-requiring
requiring certification is used to hoist any load
until said certification is in effect and recorded.
Each Department Manager shall ensure there is a Preventative Maintenance
System (PMS)
MS) in effect for the maintenance and inspection of all lifting equipment and
associated gear. Those records are maintained and are up to date and available for
inspection upon request by Port of Bahrain or regulatory body representatives.
Each department manager shall ensure that the equipment is inspected and
tested annually (every 12 months) months by a competent person who is qualified and
certified in the inspection and testing of lifting equipment and is approved to do so.
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4.0
TRAINING
Only competent personnel shall engage in the operation of Port of Bahrain owned
lifting equipment and associated lifting gear.
All personnel responsible for the operation of lifting equipment must have
previously completed and passed a training course ac
acceptable
ceptable to APMT standards and
shall maintain on file a copy of said certification while engaged in lifting related
operations. Certificates of competency must be produced to a Port of Bahrain
representative upon request. Failing to do so will result in th
the
e immediate cessation of
work until the certificate of competency can be produced.
5.0
SAFE WORK PRACTICES

Port of Bahrain and third party contractors shall ensure the following safe working
practices are strictly adhered to during any lifting operation un
undertaken
dertaken by their
personnel both onshore and offshore.
5.1
Lifting Tackle
The following procedures shall be strictly adhered to any deviations from these providers
can lead to reprimands recorded on ones record and ultimately dismissal.
5.2
All items of lifting

ifting tackle shall be plainly marked with its Safe Working Load (SWL)
identification numbers and colour coding
A competent person as per the regulations shall inspect all items of lifting tackle or
instructions issued by the client or as stated by regulations
regulations or degrees by local
Governing body in the country of operations
operations.. (See Appendix A).
All lifting equipment shall be of good mechanical construction, manufactured from

sound materials with adequate strength, free from defects and shall be properly
maintained.
Competent personnel who have undergone training and certification by a third party
company that is acceptable to Port of Bahrain will operate power operated lifting
equipment.
Cargo Handling
Due to inherent dangers associated with the transfer of materials between
vessels and quaysides or berths, the following procedures will be strictly adhered to in an
effort to minimise the risks associated with these operations.
Before commencing any cargo lifting operation, personnel engaged in the

th lifting
operations shall ensure that the lifting equipment in use is of the correct S.W.L.
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6.0
One person will be in charge of giving the Crane Operator the correct signals and shall
remain in sight of the crane operator at all times.
Tag lines (control lines) shall be utilised to help manage hoisted loads in a safe
manner.
LIFTING REGISTER
Load bearing components utilised in lifting operations are a part of the lifting
operations chain. The consequences of introducing a weak link into the chain can be
devastating to personnel, equipment, the environment and the corporation as a hole.
Lifting registers are a means of managing these load
load-bearing
bearing components in an
effort to prevent weak links being introduced into lifting operations.
Lifting registers shall track the following gear.
Lifting Gear
Wire Slings/Web Slings

Shackles
Snatch Blocks
Chain Blocks
Trolleys
Pad Eyes
Lifting registers should record the following items.

Register Elements:
7.0
An ID number for each item

Manufacturers name
Date of Manufacture
A full description of each item
The SWL
Certificate Date
i.e. 9/20/04 (manufacturers date)
Start Date
i.e. 10/10/04 (in service date)
Annual Certificate date
i.e. 09/10/06 (rectification date)
REFERENCE STANDARDS
The following Institutes, Organisations, and regulatory bodies can be referenced for
technical clarifications regarding lifting equipment, materials, inspection techniques and
frequencies.
American Petroleum Institute (API)

British Standards Institution (BSI)
American
n National Standards Institute (ANSI)
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8.0
International Standards Organisation (ISO)

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
United Kingdom Health and Safety Executive
L.O.L.E.R. Regulations
Appendix A
Lifting Appliances (Cranes and Machines)

8.1.1
Lifting appliances including all working gear, anchoring or fixing devices, shall be of
good mechanical construction, sound materials, adequate strength, free from patent
defects, and be properly maintained.
8.1.2
All cranes shall be operated under the supervision

supervision of a competent operator and not be
operated under weather conditions likely to affect stability.
8.1.3
The anchoring or fixing arrangements of all lifting appliances will be adequate and
securely supported.
8.1.4
Safe access shall be provided for persons examini

examining,
ng, repairing or lubricating the lifting
appliance.
8.1.5
Platforms used by drivers shall be of sufficient area, fenced, provided with safe means
of access and all dangerous parts of machinery securely fenced.
8.1.6
Winch drums, wire and pulleys will be of a correct diameter, design and construction in
accordance with generally accepted Engineering practices and standards and all chains
or ropes will be properly secured to drums. At least three turns of chain or rope will
remain on the drum in every operating positi
position. The wire ropes will wind--on evenly and
not overlap itself under any circumstance. The ratio of drum diameter to rope diameter
is important and whenever possible a travelling fairlead shall be installed. All gears,
toothed sprockets and wheels used in
in the construction and drive mechanism shall be
properly guarded to avoid injury to personnel.
8.1.7
Wire rope ends, for general usage, shall be properly wire seized and the return (short)
end clamped with a correct number of clips with the U bolt part around the short end
of the rope. Clips to be spaced in accordance with good design practice. Wire rope
ends must never be welded together at the strand ends. Such ropes constructed in this
manner SHALL NEVER BE USED FOR MEANS OF LIFTING/LIFTING. The eye of all looped
wire shall be fitted with a proper thimble and whenever possible the return end secured
with the correct size of ferrule applied and fitted by means of a proper crimping tool.
8.1.8
All jib cranes shall have an approved type of automatic safe load in
indicator,
dicator, which must
be properly maintained. The safe working load should be specified on the crane and
strictly adhered to.
8.1.9
For rails mounted cranes, stops or buffers shall be provided on each rail at each end of
the tracks. Rails shall have an even run
running
ning surface and be adequately supported on a
surface sufficiently firm to prevent undue movement. Rails shall be laid in straight lines
or in curves of such radii that the crane can be moved freely and without risk of
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derailment. Rails, sleepers, bearer

bearers,
s, fishplates, chairs, stops, buffers and other
equipment must be properly maintained. Rails and sleepers will not be used as
anchorage.
8.1.10
Knots shall not be tied in parts of chains or wire ropes. Nor shall they be shortened or
joined by means of nuts and bolts inserted through the link or clamped with flat steel
plate.
8.1.11
Packing or other means shall be used to prevent the edges of a load from coming into
contact with slings, ropes or chains.
8.1.12
Lifting appliances shall not be used of soft uneven surfaces, or on a slope, unless
appropriate precautions are taken to ensure stability.
8.1.13
A passageway of 610mm or more shall be maintained between slewing or other moving

parts of lifting appliances and the guardrails or other nearby fixtures.
8.1.14
Cranes will be operated only by employees who are physically qualified with regard to
accuracy of vision, depth and colour perception, hearing, muscular co-ordination
co ordination and
reaction time.
8.1.15
Only trained and competent persons shall operate lifting appliances. No person under
18 will operate any lifting appliances.
8.1.16
All operating cranes shall be provided with 2 men, the operator and a
slinger/signalman.
8.1.17
Signals shall be clear and concise, easily seen or heard and understood by the person
to whom they are given and by others concerned with the lifting operation. No person
under 18 will be allowed to give signals to operators of power driven lifting appliances.
(Signals to be as shown in attachment C)
8.1.18
Cranes will never be left with a suspended load or the power equipment running.
8.1.19
Movable
ovable jib cranes shall be fitted with radius indicators. There are many types of
cranes and specific procedures will be established for the handling of each.
8.1.20
Supports for the hoists shall be strong enough to carry the maximum load to be
imposed on them.
8.1.21
Accessible parts of hoist ways will be protected by substantial enclosures fitted, where
access is required, with gates.
8.1.22
Where applicable, hoists shall be so constructed that they can be operated from one
position, and safety devices fitted to support the platform or cage with full load if lifting
gear or ropes fail.
8.1.23
Automatic devices shall be fitted to prevent over-running

over running at the highest point for which
the platform is constructed to travel.
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8.1.24
Safe working load shall be marked on platform or cage, and the permitted number of
persons allowed to travel will be clearly indicated and must not be exceeded.
8.1.25
Guards or loose materials will not be placed directly or a platform unless the latter is
enclosed or other precautions is taken to prevent falls of mater
materials.
8.1.26
Trucks or wheelbarrows will not be carried on platforms unless scotched or secured,

and loaded trucks or wheelbarrows will not be carried on open platforms unless so
loaded that no part of load is liable to fall off.
8.1.27
Barricade guards shall be installed

installed to protect the operator where necessary.
9.0
Appendix B
Lifting Tackle/Lifting Loose Gear

Ropes, chains and slings shall be of sufficient size and strength and of the correct type to
accomplish the lift being undertaken.
Every item of lifting tackle shall, where possible, be plainly die-stamped
die stamped with an identification
number and its safe working load as advised by the manufacturer. A certificate of test shall be
required for all new equipment. Where marking is not feasible, such items are to b
be numbered
and the safe working load of the item be recorded in a Register. The safe working load of the
item must be made known to the person drawing the equipment from store.
9.1
1.1 All lifting tackle issued for use must be inspected by the
user and details entered in a Register.
9.1
1.2 Equipment shall be free from any obvious defects and any
lifting tackle beyond its mandatory life will not be used.
9.1
1.3 No chain, rope or lifting tackle shall be issued or used
unless it is of good construction, material, and adequate
strength and free from patent defects.
9.1
1.4 All such equipment, including eyebolts, hooks, lifting
beams, plate clamps, lifting dogs, etc., shall be subject to
a mandatory examination every six months and be
recorded in the register.
9.1
1.5 The equipment will also be visually inspected frequently
throughout usage. No wire rope shall be used if in any
length a number of broken wires are observed; it shall be
returned to store for full inspection. No fibre rope shall be
used if it shows undue wear or loosening of the yearn
strands. It will be returned to store for full inspection.
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9.1
1.6 Flexible steel lashing wires, of 6 mm (1/4 in.) Diameter,
are designed for lashing ladders etc., and will not be used
for suspending loads.
9.1
1.7 Care must be taken by the use of wooden or similar
packing, when slinging a load, to ensure that the sling is
not bent over a small curvature or sharp edge, since this
may damage the sling.
1.8 The weight being lifted, plus the weight of the tackle, shall
9.1
be known before starting a lift.
9.1
1.9 A Slingers Handbook showing the safe working loads of
every kind and size of chain, rope or lifting tackle in use
and in the case of a multiple sling, the safe working load
at different angles of the legs shall be issued to all
personnel involved in this type of work.
9.1
1.10 Fibre rope slings shall not be used for lifting, or lowering, if
the rope is badly chafed externally, or worn internally, or
where the fibres have noticeably deteriorated to a marked
degree.
9.1
1.11 When not in use, fibre rope slings shall be hung up where
they
ey can dry naturally in a free circulation of cool air.
9.1
1.12 Lifting tackle and equipment used in connection with oil,
acid, or injurious chemicals, shall be examined daily, and
checked for any detrimental effects of such usage.
9.1.13 When suspending floating
g heads, manhole doors and
similar pieces of equipment from davits, it is important to ensure
that the suspension bolts are not bent or distorted.
9.1.14 The above regulations are to be regarded as a brief
summary only, and the person in charge of the equ
equipment
ipment should
be fully knowledgeable of all the relevant safety factors.
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ATTACHMENT # A
Inspection of Loose
Equipment prior to Use
WIRE ROPE SLINGS
(A) Not Acceptable Scrap

(B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace
(D) Further Examination Before Acceptance
(C) Service Before Re-Inspection
WIRE ROPE
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(C)
Heat damage; discoloration, loss lubricant

More than 10% reduction in rope original diameter
High external corrosion, internal corrosion
Severe distortion kinks, crushes, knots, bird cages
More than maximum allowed broken wires (table)
Exposure of core, internal damage
Broken wires within limits
TERMINATIONS
1.
EYES
(A)
(A)
(D)
1.
Distortion
Excessive wear, damage to thimble
Rope defects see above criteria
SECURING
(A)
(A)
Any broken wires near to the ferrule/splice

Broken/damaged ferrules or pulling out
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LE 01

(A)
Crushing, abrasion of splice, pulling out
LINKS
HOOKS
SHACKLES
See LE 02
See LE 05
See LE 03
PROOF LOAD
2.0 x SWL, followed by thorough examination and certification
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
Identification Number
SWL / SWL @ Angle
Colour Code
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ATTACHMENT B
Inspection of Loose
CHAIN SLINGS

(B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
CHAIN SLINGS
(A)
More than 5% stretch of original length (terminal, joining, intermediate links, chain and hooks) (Manuf. Table)
(A)
More than 8% dia wear of terminal, joining, intermediate links, chain and hooks (Manuf. Table)
(A)
Existence of nicks, cracks and gouges in terminal, joining, intermediate links and chain
(A)
Bent, elongated, or twisted links, rings
(A)
Lack of free articulation between links
(A)
Distortion of terminal fittings
(A)
Cracks and faults in welded areas
(A)
Excessive corrosion
(A)
Heat discoloration
(A)
Broken, twisted chain
(A)
Improper shortening devices
(A)
Repairs by welding
(C)
Rusty chain
(D)
Hooks see LE 05
ONON-WELDED CHAIN
(A)
More than 8% wear of terminal fittings, joining links
(B)
Existence of nicks, cracks, gouges in terminal fittings, joining links
(B)
Bent, elongated or twisted joining links
(B)
Distortion of terminal fittings
(B)
Replaced parts incorrectly assembled
(D)
Replaced parts not manufacturer certified
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LE 02

HOOKS
See LE 05
PROOF LOAD
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
SWL / SWL @ Angle
(C)
Quality Marks
(D)
Colour Code
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Inspection of Loose
SHACKLES
(B) Not Acceptable:
Repair/Replace
SHACKLES
(A)
Wear of pin and body higher than 8% dia
(A)
Nicks, cracks and gouges in stressed areas
(A)
Distortion in any axis
(A)
Misalignment of untapped/tapped hole
(A)
Excessive wear of untapped hole
(A)
Incorrect pin inserted. Pin not running free
(A)
Pin screwed, less than outside face flush
(A)
Head of pin not bearing on shoulder of untapped hole
(A)
Thread damage or excessive wear
(A)
Excessive corrosion
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LE 03

(A)
Repairs by welding
(B)
Missing locking devices, if applicable
PROOF LOAD
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SWL
Quality Marks
Colour Code
Inspection of Loose
EYE BOLTS

EYEBOLTS
(A)
Wear in eye and link, if any, higher than 8% dia
(A)
Nicks, cracks and gouges in shank and eye
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LE 04

(A)
Nicks, cracks and gouges in shank to collar junction
(A)
Distortion in any axis
(A)
Thread damage or excessive wear
(A)
Excessive Corrosion
(A)
Any type of repair
(C)
Cleanliness of thread, underside of collar
PROOF LOAD
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SWL
Quality Marks
Colour Code
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Inspection of Loose
HOOKS

HOOKS
(A)
Throat opening higher than 20% original throat (Manuf. Table).
(A)
Lateral twist higher than 10 degrees
(A)
Wear in eye and saddle higher than 8% of original thickness (Manuf. Table)
(A)
Cracks, nicks, scores, gall marks in body
(A)
Misalignment of shank, excessive wear
(A)
Thread damage of excessive wear
(A)
Repair by welding
(A)
Excessive wear, damage to cross head pin
(B)
Damaged or missing locking devices
(B)
No free running of swivel. Bearing damage, if applicable
(B)
Cracks, defects in trunnion weld joint, if applicable
(B)
Loose bolts, nuts, pins
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LE 05

(B)
Damaged or missing safety catches, if applicable
(C)
Lack of lubrication
PROOF LOAD
2.0 x SWL
where SWL < 25T
(B) 1.22 x SWL + 2.0 T

where SWL > 25T
] Followed by thorough
] examination and Certification
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SWL
Quality Marks
Colour Code
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Inspection of Loose
LIFTING BEAMS AND SPREADER

LOOSE GEAR, DETACHABLE ITEMS

A.
SHACKLES
(D)
See specific criteria
LE 03
(D)
LE 04
(D)
LE 05
(D)
LE 01
(D)
LE 02
(D)
LE 09
EYEBOLTS
HOOKS
WIRE ROPE SLINGS
CHAIN SLINGS
FLAT WEBBING SLINGS
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LE 06

CLAMPS
(D)
LE 07 & LE 08
B.
LOAD ATTACHMENTS POINTS

(B)
Cracks, distortion, excessive wear, corrosion of fabricated items
(B)
Cracks, distortion or wear of suspension holes
(B)
Malfunction of locking devices, if applicable
(D)
Looseness of bolted connections
C.
BEAM
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
Cracks, distortion, excessive wear

Crack, defective joints
Heavy dents, buckling of hollow sections
Damage to section flanges
Loose nuts, bolts rivets. Thread damage or wear
Excessive Corrosion
PROOF LOAD
2.0 x SWL
where SWL < 10T
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
(B) 1.04 x SWL + 9.6 T

where 10T SWL <160T
SWL
Colour Code
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(B) 1.1 x SWL

where SWL > 160T
[ Followed by thorough
examination and Certification]

Inspection of Loose
PLATE CLAMPS

BEAM CLAMPS
(A)
Distortion of frame
(A)
Wear at application/suspension points, moving parts
(A)
Wear, damage or missing locking devices
(A)
Nicks, cracks, gouges
(A)
Excessive corrosion
(B)
Worn out, bent pins
(B)
Individual parts incorrectly assembled/replaced, if applicable
(D)
Lack of lubrication see Manuf. Recommendations

ecommendations
PROOF LOAD
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LE 07

MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
SWL
Color Code
Inspection of Loose
PLATE CLAMPS

FRICTON LIFTING TYPE

(A)
Distortion of frame
(A)
Wear on gripping surfaces
(A)
(A)
Excessive corrosion
(B)
Broken, stretched spring in locking lever
(B)
(B)
(B)
Improper action of locking lever

Tight, bent, damaged clamping threads
Blunted teeth in fixed, movable jaws see Manuf. recommendations
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LE 08

(B)
(D)
Worn out, bent pins

Lack of lubrication see Manuf recommendations
HORIZONTAL LIFTING TYPE

(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(B)
(B)
(D)
Distortion of frame
Wear on gripping surfaces
Excessive corrosion
Blunted teeth in fixed, movable jaws see Manuf. recommendations
Worn out, bent pins
Lack of lubrication see Manuf recommendations
PROOF LOAD
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
SWL
Color Code
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Inspection of Loose
MANMADE FIBRE SLINGS

(B) Not Acceptable: Repair/Replace (C) Service Before Re-Inspection
FLAT WEBBING TYPE
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
Cuts on face or at edge of webbing

Holes, tears, snags or crushed web
Excessive abrasive wear
Excessive pitting or corrosion, cracked, distorted or broken fittings, if applicable
Broken, or worn threads in the stitch patterns
Melting or charring of any part of the sling
Chemical burns
Strop eye damage/webbing burst at edges, if applicable
Any type of repairs
ROUND TYPE
A.
PROTECTIVE SLEEVE
(D)
B.
Scuffing, wear and general deterioration See Inner Core
INNER CORE
(A)
(A)
(A)
(A)
Cuts
Holes, tears, snags, crushed web
Excessive abrasive wear
Broken or worn threads in the stitch patterns
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LE 09

(A)
(A)
(A)
Melting or charring
Chemical burns
Any type of repairs
PROOF LOAD
See Manufacturers Data
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
SWL
Colour Code
Inspection of Loose
CHAIN PULLEY BLOCK

A.
HAND CHAIN
(B)
Cracks, distortion, wear or corrosion
(B)
Cracks, distortion, wear of hand chain wheel
(B)
Incorrect seating in hand chain wheel
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LE 10

B.
C.
(C)
Rusty chain
LOAD CHAIN
(B)
Cracks, distortion or wear of blocks, wear, slackness of sheave wheel
(B)
Incorrect seating in sprocket wheel
(B)
Damage to slack end or load end anchor
(C)
Rusty chain
(C)
Twisted chain in multiple fall
(D)
See specific criteria LE 02
HOOKS, TERMINAL FITTINGS
(B)
Cracks, distortion or wear of blocks. Wear, slackness of sheave wheel
(D)
D.
MAIN FRAME
(B)
Cracks, distortion or wear in body, gear covers or chain guides
(B)
Loose nuts, bolts, rivets, or pins. Thread damage or wear. Missing locking devices
(B)
Corrosion, wear or damage to pawl, ratchet or spring
(B)
Cracks or uneven wear of pinions, gear wheels or bearings
(B)
Wear, damage to brakes, chain stripper
(D)
Improper maintenance condition
(D)
Improper electrical condition, if applicable
E.
REPAIR
(B)
Repair not in accordance with manufacturers recommendations
(B)
(D)
F.
OPERATIONAL TEST
(B)
Undue effort, excessive noise or jumping of chains during lifting/lowering
(B)
Malfunction of pawl, operating spring and ratchet
(B)
Malfunction of brakes under load
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(B)
Incorrect action of chain guides

PROOF LOAD
A.
Hand driven 1.5 x SWL
B.
Power driven 1.25 x SWL
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
] Followed by thorough
] examination and Certification
SWL
Quality Marks
Color Code
Inspection of Loose
TIRFOR

A.
WIRE ROPE - See LE 01
B.
HOOKS, FITTINGS -
C.
FRAME
(B)
(B)
(B)
LE 11
(C) Service Before Re
Re-Inspection
See LE 05
Cracks, distortion or wear in body, covers or rope guides

Loose nuts, bolts, rivets or pins, thread damage or wear, missing locking devices
Corrosion
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(B)
(B)
(D)
D.
REPAIR
(B)
(B)
(D)
E.
Damage or wear to levering mechanism

Shear pin worn, damaged. Replaced with non-standard
non
item
Improper maintenance
Repair not in accordance with manufacturers recommendations

OPERATIONAL TEST
(B)
(B)
Undue effort, excessive noise or slipping of rope during lifting/lowering

Malfunction of brake under load
PROOF LOAD
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
SWL
Color Code
Inspection of Loose
BASKET
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LE 12


GOODS/GENERAL PURPOSE BASKET

A.
LOOSE GEAR DETACHABLE ITEMS

See LE 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 09 for individual requirements
LOAD ATTACHMENT POINTS
B.
(B)
Cracks, distortion, excessive wear, corrosion of fabricated items
(B)
Cracks, distortion or wear of suspension holes
(B)
Malfunction of locking devices, if applicable
(D)
Looseness of bolted connections

STRUCTURE
C.
(B)
Cracks, distortion, excessive wear
(B)
Cracked/defective joints
(B)
Heavy dents, buckling of hollow sections
(B)
Damage to section flanges
(B)
Loose nuts, bolts, rivets. Thread damage or wear
(B)
Excessive corrosion
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(B)
Door fastening/hinges damaged
(B)
Excessive mesh size for cargo type
PROOF LOAD
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
SWL
Color Code
Page 1 of 2
Inspection of Loose
TRAVELING GIRDER TROLLEYS

A.
HAND CHAIN
(B)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Cracks, distortion, or wear of hand wheel

Incorrect seating in hand chain wheel
Rusty chain
Cracks, distortion, wear or corrosion
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LE 13

B.
MAIN FRAME
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(B)
(D)
(D)
C.
REPAIRS
(B)
(B)
(D)
D.
Loose nuts, bolts rivets or pins. Thread damage or wear, Missing locking devices, if applicable
Wear, damage to wheel threads, flanges, bearings
Loose, defective wheel support brackets
Distortion, particularly inside plates and load bar
Cracks, defects in joints
Cracks, uneven wear of pinions, gear wheels
Improper electrical condition, if applicable
Repairs not in accordance with manufacturers recommendations

INSTALLED UNIT (TROLLEY + BEAM)

(B)
(B)
(B)
Incorrect size for the runway beam

Misalignment, relative to center flange of runway, if applicable
Incorrect side clearance between wheel flanges and toes of beam
(3 to 4 mm required)
Page 2 of 2
Inspection of Loose
TRAVELING GIRDER TROLLEYS

Page 32 of 38
LE 13

E.
OPERATIONAL TESTS (BLOCK + TROLLEY + BEAM)

(B)
Incorrect or wrongly fitted chain pulley block
(B)
Wrongly adjusted anti-tilt

tilt device, if applicable
(B)
Irregularities during traveling
(D)
Chain pulley block See specific criteria - LE 01
PROOF LOAD
Separate by Hand 1.5 x SWL
With Power hoist 1.25 x SWL
(Followed by thorough examination

and certification)
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
SWL
Color Code
Inspection of Loose
CHAIN LEVER HOIST

A.
LOAD CHAIN
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LE 14

(B)
(B)
(B)
(C)
(C)
(D)
Cracks, distortion or wear of sprocket wheel

Incorrect seating in sprocket wheel
Wear, damage to Anchorages to casing or stopper; missing stopper
Rusty chain
Twisted chain in multiple fall
B.
HOOKS, TERMINAL FITTINGS, BLOCK

(B)
Cracks, distortion or wear of blocks. Wear, slackness of sheave wheel
(D)
C.
MAINTENANCE
(B)
Cracks, distortion or wear in body, gears covers or operating lever
(B)
Loose nuts, bolts, rivets or pins. Thread damage or wear, missing locking devices
(B)
Corrosion, wear or damage to pawl, ratchet or spring
(B)
Cracks or uneven wear of pinions, gear wheels or bearings
(B)
Wear, damage to breaks, chain-stripper,
stripper, change over lever
(D)
D.
REPAIRS
(B)
Repairs not in accordance with manufacturers recommendations
(B)
(D)
E.
OPERATIONAL TESTS
(B)
Chain wheeling not fee
(B)
Malfunction of change over lever
lifting/lowering/neutral
(B)
Malfunction of pawl, operating spring and ratchet
(B)
Malfunction of brakes under load
(B)
Malfunction of chain guides
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PROOF LOAD
MARKINGS
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
SWL
Quality Marks
Color Code
Inspection of Loose
DIAMETER CONSTRUCTION LENGTH

A.

Re
BROKEN WIRES
RANDOM
(A)
(D)
LE 15
< Maximum allowed (Table)

> Maximum allowed compute rejection factor
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LOCALIZED
(A)
B.
WEAR
(A)
(D)
C.
> 10% diameter reduction

< Maximum allowed compute rejection factor
DISTORTION
(A)
(D)
D.
> 3, Local group or same strand, over 6 diameter length
Severe, kinks, crushes, knots, etc.

Less than severe - compute rejection factor
EXTERNAL CORROSION
(A)
(B)
(D)
Heavy pitting/corroded areas

Stained rope
< Heavy - compute rejection factor
MISCELLANEOUS
E.
(A)
(B)
Thermal damage
Core deterioration
INTERNAL EXAMINATION - Rope clamped, contra rotated

F.
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(A)
(A)
(C)
(D)
Internal corrosion
Core deterioration
Lack of lubrication
Broken wires
ATTACHMENT B
Inspection of Loose
TABLE

REJECTION FACTOR ASSESSMENT
Rejection Factor Assessment

REJECTION FACTOR
Points
Defects
Construct
20
40
60
80
100
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Remarks

Broken
6 x 19
Nil
Over length
Wire
6 x 36
Nil
11
of 10 x d
Random
8 x 25
Nil
10
D = nom.
dia
Wear
6x, 8x
Nil
.98d
.96d
.94d
.92d
.9d
Multi Str
Nil
.995d
.99d
.98d
.975d
.97d
Distortion
Nil
Light
External Corrosion
Nil
Partial
Stain
Medium
Rough
Touch
Pitting
Sever
e
Heavy
Pitting
Total rejection Factor = sum of Factors (Broken, Wear, Deterioration, Corrosion)
Assessment
Total
Rejection
Factor
Recommendation/Action
< 40
Fit for use
60
Fit for use
Increase inspection freq.
80
Fit for use
Advise replacement w/in time
100
Unfit for Use
Scrap immediately
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HSSE Manual FOR Lifting & Rigging

Original created based on ISO 9001:2008

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Safe Work Practices

Appendix B Lifting Tackle/Lifting Loose Gear

Attachment A Loose Equipment Inspection

Attachment B Rejection Factor Table

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SAFE WORK PRACTICES

All items of lifting

All lifting equipment shall be of good mechanical construction, manufactured from

Before commencing any cargo lifting operation, personnel engaged in the

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Wire Slings/Web Slings

Lifting registers should record the following items.

An ID number for each item

American Petroleum Institute (API)

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International Standards Organisation (ISO)

Lifting Appliances (Cranes and Machines)

All cranes shall be operated under the supervision

Safe access shall be provided for persons examini

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derailment. Rails, sleepers, bearer

A passageway of 610mm or more shall be maintained between slewing or other moving

Automatic devices shall be fitted to prevent over-running

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Trucks or wheelbarrows will not be carried on platforms unless scotched or secured,

Barricade guards shall be installed

Lifting Tackle/Lifting Loose Gear

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WIRE ROPE SLINGS

(A) Not Acceptable Scrap

(C) Service Before Re-Inspection

Heat damage; discoloration, loss lubricant

Any broken wires near to the ferrule/splice

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Crushing, abrasion of splice, pulling out

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