TOWER CRANE LOGBOOK Permanent Record - worksafenb.ca · TOWER CRANE LOGBOOK Permanent Record Tower Crane Owner Make of Tower Crane Unit No. Model No. Serial No. Max. Rating This is

TOWER CRANE LOGBOOK Permanent Record

Tower Crane Owner

Make of Tower Crane

Unit No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Max. Rating

This is a guide to help meet the requirements of subsection 210(3) of General Regulation 91-191 made under the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act.

This permanent record is to be kept with the machine at all times. The data enclosed should be supplemented with the manufacturer’s specifications for the specific model of tower crane.

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WorkSafeNB Regional Offices

Interpretations of Act / Regulation

•CompetentPerson-YearlyInspection

•Operator’sVisualInspectionBeforeUse

TowerCraneInspectionRequirements

•Daily/ShiftInspection

•AnnualInspection

•DailyTowerCraneInspection

•DailyVisualInspectionSheets

New Brunswick

www.worksafenb.ca1 800 222-9775

WorkSafeNB Regional Offices

Tower Crane Logbook 3

Grand Falls

Bathurst

Grand Bay-Westfield / Saint John

Dieppe

NorthwestRegion

NortheastRegion

SouthwestRegion

SoutheastRegion

SOUTHEASTPhone: 506 867-0525 Fax: 506 859-6911

NORTHEASTPhone: 506 547-7300 Fax: 506 547-7311

NORTHWESTPhone: 506 475-2550 Fax: 506 475-2568

SOUTHWESTPhone: 506 738-8411 Fax: 506 738-4467

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210.01(1)Anemployershallensurethatahoistingapparatusisinspectedevery12months byacompetentpersontoensurethattheapparatusmeetsthemanufacturer’sspecifications.

Question:Howwillyouknowifapersoniscompetenttocertifythehoistingapparatus?

Answer:Competencyrequirementswillvarywitheachtypeofequipment.However,sincetheregulationmakesreferencetoseveralCanadianStandardsAssociation(CSA)standardsthataddressthisissue,WorkSafeNB will reference the requirements outlined in these standards for guidance.

OtherstandardssuchastheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI)andtheAmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers(ASME),whichcovertypesofhoistingapparatusnotcoveredbyCSA,mayalsobeusedforguidanceindeterminingcompetency.

Itisrecommendedthatemployerswhoareresponsibleforappointingcompetentinspectors,alsofollowthese guidelines to help them ensure their appointments are appropriate.

WORKSAFE SERVICES DIVISIONOCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT

LEGISLATIVE INTERPRETATIONSTopic: Interpretations of Act / RegulationStatute: General Regulation 91-191Section, subsection CompetentPerson-YearlyInspection or paragraph:

Issued by: LegalDepartment

Date Issued: June15,2001

Date Revised:

211(2) An operator of a hoisting apparatus shall:

(a)visuallyinspectthehoistingapparatusbeforeusetoverifythatitisinsafeworkingorder.

Question:Tomeettherequirementsofthissection,musteachoperatorvisuallyinspectthehoistingapparatusbeforeuseifmorethanoneoperatoroperatestheunitduringashift?

Answer:Notalloperatorsarerequiredtovisuallyinspectthehoistingapparatusbeforeuseduringashift,providedtheemployerputsinplaceasystemthatallowsforoneoftheoperatorstovisuallyinspectthehoistingapparatusatthebeginningofeachshiftandallowstheremainingoperatorstoeasilyverifythatthedesignatedpersonperformedthevisualinspection.

Forthissystemtobeacceptable,theemployermustaddressthisthroughawrittenprocedurethatsetsout:

•howapersonisselectedtobethedesignatedperson •ameansofidentifyingthedesignatedperson •thedutiesofthedesignatedperson •thedutyoftheremaininguserstoconfirmcheckswereperformed

Thevisualinspectionconfirmationmustbepostedatorneartheequipmentcontrolssootheroperatorscanreadilyverifytheinspectionwasmade.

Thepersondesignatedtoperformthevisualinspectionbeforeusecanberotatedthroughtheoperatorgroup,providedthatthedesignatedpersonknowstheprocedureandthattheotheroperatorscandetermine who the designated person is at the time of use.

Notwithstandingtheabove,userswhowishtovisuallyinspectthehoistingapparatusshallbepermitteddosobytheemployer.


WORKSAFE SERVICES DIVISIONOCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT

LEGISLATIVE INTERPRETATIONSIssued by: LegalDepartment Date Issued: December18,2002 Date Revised:

Topic: Hoistingapparatus–Visualinspection before useStatute: General Regulation 91-191Section, subsection 211(2)(a) or paragraph:


Daily / Shift InspectionTower Crane Inspection Requirements

Wheninuse,towercranesmustbeinspectedbyoperatorsonadailybasisasspecifiedinparagraph211(2)(a) of General Regulation 91-191. The results of the inspection must be recorded in a logbook as specified in subsection 210(3) of General Regulation 91-191.

Annual InspectionAs specified in subsection 210.01(1) and 210.01(2) of Regulation 91-191,acompetentpersonshallinspectatowercraneevery12monthsandcertifyinwritingthattheapparatusmeetsthemanufacturer’s specifications. This inspection must be completed in accordance with clause 6.4.2 ofCSAstandardZ248-75or6.4.7ofCSAstandardZ248-04,“Code for Tower Cranes.”

CanadianStandardsAssociationInternational CSAInternational,SalesDepartment 178RexdaleBoulevard Etobicoke,ONM9W1R3 Phone:1866797-4272,StandardSales Fax:416747-4149 Email: [email protected] www.shopcsa.ca/onlinestore/welcome.asp http://ohsviewaccess.csa.ca/ Theresultsoftheannual/periodicinspectionincludingrepairs,adjustmentsandotherfindingsshallbeincludedinthelogbookandmadeavailabletoanofficeruponrequest(subsection210(3)ofGeneral Regulation 91-191).

General Regulation 91-191 defines competent as:

(a) qualified,becauseofsuchfactorsasknowledge,trainingandexperience,todoassignedwork inamannerthatwillensurethehealthandsafetyofpersons,

(b) knowledgeableabouttheprovisionsoftheActandtheregulationsthatapplytotheassignedwork,and

(c) knowledgeableaboutpotentialoractualdangertohealthorsafetyconnectedwiththe assigned work.


Daily Tower Crane InspectionTower Crane Inspection Requirements

Theitemslistedareintendedasaguideforperformingdailyvisualinspectionsoncomponentsthathaveadirectbearingonthecranesafetyandwhosestatusmaychangewithday-to-dayuse. The items listed,butnotnecessarilyrestrictedto,shallbeinspectedfordefectsandobservedduringoperationfor defects potential defects.

Foracompleteinspectionlistoftheunitinuse,pleaseconsultthemanufacturer’srecommendations.

Daily inspections by operator

Wedges Ensure all wedges in slab openings are tight and in place.

Guy wires Checkguywiresandconnectionsforproperapplication andsafety.

Limit switches, signal lights, Ensurealllimitswitches(exceptlinepulllimitswitch), audio and visual indicators signallights,audioandvisualindicators,andbrakes and brakes functionproperly.

Rail clamps Inspectrailclamps,ifused.

Water accumulation Checklocationswherethewateraccumulationcouldresultin damage and ensure water is drained.

Mast bolts and anchor bolts Inspect mast bolts and anchor bolts.

Load hoist and boom hoist ropes InspectloadhoistandboomhoistropesaccordingtoClause6.5.

Distortion of rope Checkropefordistortions,suchaskinking,crushing,unstranding, birdcaging,mainstranddisplacement,orcoreprotrusion. - Rope diameter Checkropediameterforlocaldecreasesorincreases. -Strands Checkouterstrandsforunevenness. -Corrosion Checkropesforgeneralcorrosion. -Broken wires Checkthenumber,distribution,andtypeofbrokenwires (seeClause6.5.2.2forfurtherguidance). -Rotation-resistant ropes Checkrotation-resistantropesforlocalizedcoredeterioration. -Heat damage Checkropesfordamageduetoheatorelectricarcing. -Sheave inspection Inspectsheaveswheneverthereisevidenceofprematurewear and damaged or broken wires in the rope installations. -Sheave flanges Inspectsheaveflangesforanydeformation,cracks,chips,breaks, or other damage. -Sheave bearings Checksheavebearingstoensurefree-wheelingandthatthereisno excessiveplayduetowear.

Daily Tower Crane InspectionTower Crane Inspection Requirements

Grounding connections Inspect grounding connections.

Tracks Inspecttracksforlooseconnections,properdrainage, subsidence,andbogiewearontravelingcranes.

Travel limit switches Inspecttravellimitswitchesontracksandensurethey are set at a distance in feed from the end of the track equivalentto10%ofthemaximumcranetravelspeedinfpm.

Track stops Inspecttrackstopsforeffectiveness.

Slings and rigging Checkallslingsandriggingusedwiththecranebeforeuse.

Test block-lifting hardware Inspectthetestblock-liftinghardwarebeforeliftingthe test block.

Load block and hook Inspect the load block and hook.


Daily inspections by rigger


Test block-lifting hardware

Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

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By Rigger

Daily Visual InspectionTower Crane Inspection Requirements

Limit switches, signal lights, audio and visual indicators and brakes

Rail clamps

Water accumulation

Mast bolts and anchor bolts

Load hoist and boom hoist ropes

- Distortion of rope

- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires

- Rotation resistant ropes

- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings

Grounding connections

Tracks

Travel limit switches

Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

Operatormustvisuallyinspectthetowercranedailyinaccordancewithparagraph211(2)(a) of General Regulation 91-191.

Indicate inspected items with a check. 4 Month YearBy Operator



Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31





Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31





Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31





Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31





Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31





Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31





Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31





Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31





Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31





Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31





Load block and hook

Slings and rigging

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31

By Rigger



Rail clamps

Water accumulation




- Rope diameter

- Strands

- Corrosion

- Broken wires


- Heat damage

- Sheave inspection

- Sheave flanges

- Sheave bearings


Tracks


Track stops

Guy wires

Wedges

3 117 15 2320 28 301 95 13 18 262 106 14 2219 274 12 17 258 16 2421 29 31



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