Program Scope
Berkeley Lab’s Crane Safety Program is implemented through planning, authorization, qualification, and the appropriate use of properly inspected and rated hoisting equipment and rigging. Lifting and moving loads with forklifts is covered in ESH Manual, Chapter 28, Forklifts and Other Powered Industrial Trucks. Construction operations involving cranes are covered in Chapter 10, Construction Safety.
Applicability
The CHR policy establishes requirements for Berkeley Lab’s Crane, Hoisting, and Rigging Safety Program and applies to work with any crane or hoist operated at Laboratory-owned or leased property, as well as Laboratory-managed field research. This program applies to the following Berkeley Lab personnel:
- Employees
- Affiliates
- Construction contractors
- Non-construction contractors and vendors
Persons involved in crane or hoist operations at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) must:
- Be aware of the hazards related to the equipment and the load
- Know the methods for controlling those hazards
- Follow the proper operating procedures applicable to the type of lift and equipment
The designated operator must be qualified and authorized to use specific equipment.
Crane, hoist, and rigging equipment must be procured through the Facilities Division or from a Berkeley Lab-approved vendor, as well as properly inspected, tested, and maintained.
Key Program Contacts
| EHS CHR Program Manager, subject matter expert, lift plan reviews, inventory and purchase approvals: | Mike Kincaid Mkincaid@lbl.gov 707-853-3115 B56A-161 |
| Facilities structural engineering when attaching rigging equipment or components to any part of a building: | Tim Hart Thart@lbl.gov 510-486-4168 76-225 |
| Facilities Rigging Supervisor for any rigging assistance, engineering notes and rotating or tilting loads greater than or equal to 50% of the crane’s capacity: | Curtis “Curt” Howard Chhoward@lbl.gov 510-486-7719 69-TBD |
| Equipment needing new qualification, or re-qualification or re-inspection, damaged, needing repairs, or hoists past 30 day inspection: | Contact the labs current crane service vendor at (510) 486-7667 |
| For questions, comments or suggestions for improving this site, contact EHS: | Mike Kincaid mkincaid@lbl.gov |
