When the employer receives an OSHA citation, it must be: Posted for 3 days or until the violation is fixed. To reduce the risk, OSHA mandates that operators make daily crane inspections. General guide for working in the vicinity of overhead and underground electric lines Downloads Download ZIP - 18.92 MB Use this guide to manage the risks of working near overhead and underground electric lines. Before an abrasive wheel is mounted, it should be inspected closely and: Sound- or ring-tested to ensure that it is free from cracks or defects (Your Answer). Symptoms of silicosis ____________ , so workers should have a chest x-ray to see if there is lung damage. Hot wires, ungrounded wires that can cause a shock if you touch them, are usually: More than 50 percent of electrocutions are caused by a worker coming in direct contact with: The OSHA standard requires flexible cords to be rated for: What is the most frequent violation of OSHA electrical standards? When the work zone is demarcated under 1408 (a) (1) (i), the employer must then determine, pursuant to 1408 (a) (2), whether any part of the equipment, load line or load (including rigging and lifting accessories), could get closer than the minimum clearance distance to a power line. In the case of materials handling, storage, use and disposal, remember that the main hazards are injuries from: -- Improper lifting and carrying Truck-mounted and rough terrain cranes are both forms of a mobile crane, and both use which of the following to increase their stability? 10. is inherently dangerous. 9. Resist penetration by objects and absorb the shock of a blow. OSHA promulgated the Final Rule for Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training [29 CFR 1910.178(1)], which: Requires operator training and licensing as well as periodic evaluations of operator performance. Monitor activities in the surrounding area to identify potential hazards or obstacles that may interfere with lifting operations. Ensure that the crane is in good working condition by conducting safety checks before and during operation. When a crane is overloaded, it is subject to structural stresses that may cause irreversible damage. But, overhead crane accidents cause severe injuries and fatalities every year. in the vicinity of the KM OHL network. Ensure the load is properly balanced and secured before the crane lifts it. Inspect rigging equipment before each use to ensure that all components are in good working condition. If you work with dump trucks, bucket trucks, cranes, excavators, backhoes, ladders, or other equipment with a long reach, chances are you are working dangerously close to overhead or underground power lines . If a moving part on an overhead crane wears out or breaks the hoist, it can cause serious damage. Chemical manufacturers and importers must convey the hazard information they learn from their evaluations to downstream employers by means of labels on containers and: 3. Ensure that all personnel involved in the operation understand and follow safety protocols. When moving items, he or she should never raise the load higher than required for clearance. Crane safety is the practice of ensuring a safe working environment for workers and visitors when operating a crane on the worksite. Reversing direction can cause heavy loads to spill, and swinging the load is very risky. Slings and attachments that arent secured properly can be a major safety hazard, and when objects begin to slip, they will eventually crash to the floor below. Material handling tasks should be designed to minimize _________ of the given activity. 4. Monitor the movements of the crane at all times during an operation. Train each employee assigned to work on or near the equipment ("authorized personnel") in how to recognize struck-by and pinch/crush hazard areas posed by the rotating superstructure. Overhead handling equipment like cranes, hoists and monorails can increase productivity, enhance safety, improve ergonomics and maximize floor space. This guide is aimed at those in control and those performing any work under or near to overhead power lines. Why? A crane is a powerful and heavy machine that is equipped with cables and pulleys and is based upon the application of mechanical principles. The formula for all simple slope excavations 20 feet (6.11 meters) or less deep states that for every foot of depth, the trench must be excavated back: 6. 37. --Helped reduce workplace injuries and illnesses by 40 percent (Your Answer) 8. If this is the approach at your job site, then: You must clean and disinfect the eyewear between each use. Concrete foundation: A tower crane always sits on a concrete foundation, where anchors are placed to secure the crane to the ground. 2. This process is known as: OSHA requires that many categories of PPE meet or be equivalent to standards developed by: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI). -- the weight Countless companies in the manufacturing and construction industries rely on overhead cranes to lift and transport materials. The three elements of a basic program for electrical safety are: cognize, evaluate and control (Your Answer). One who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings, or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them is a/n ______________: Providing worker training on the safe use of the equipment being operated is the responsibility of the: To protect against caught-in or -between hazards, a worker should not only avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, but also a worker should avoid: Performing maintenance or adjustment on equipment/machinery that hasn't been locked-out. Most fatalities, however, happen when workers fall from: Employers must ensure that all walking and working surfaces have the structural integrity to: Controlled access zones serve a dual purpose - they allow specially trained individuals (such as masons) to operate without traditional fall protection within a certain area, and: They keep unauthorized individuals out (Your Answer). "Employers must require employees to wear a protective helmet in areas where they are at risk of falling objects injuring the head. Safety footwear has to meet minimum compression and impact performance standards, set by: 9. Aside from maintenance, improper securing of the load or the slings that carry the load is one of the leading causes of accidents with overhead hoists and cranes. The four main causes of crane accidents are contact with power lines, overturns, falls and mechanical failure. Monitor the cranes operations and guide as needed. 10. When operating a crane, they must be supervised by a qualified operator who meets the requirements of 1926.1427, and is familiar with the crane's operation, characteristics, and hazards. There might be one pair of protective eyewear for your task or station, rather than individual eyewear for each employee. -- The duration of exposure to the noise . The three most common hazards involving overhead cranes include electrical hazards, overloading, and materials falling/slipping from overhead hoists. During their migration, whooping cranes seek out wetlands and agricultural fields where they can roost and feed. It is important to, Read More When Should Excavations Be Inspected?Continue, A 47 year old crane operator is facing charges of driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an, Read More Allegedly Drunk Crane Operator Crashes into 4 Cars on New York HighwayContinue, Forklift trucks are an important piece of equipment for many businesses. 5. 8. True or False: Once a fall protection device has been inspected by a competent person and deemed safe for use by an employee, it is up to the employee to inspect it regularly and ensure that it still meets OSHA requirements. Its crucial that any crane operator know the weight of a load and the capacity of the crane. According to OSHA, nearly 50 percent of overhead crane accidents are the result of machinery coming into contact with a power source during operation. Assign a second employee on the ground to monitor the area, in addition to the worker at height. There are a number of requirements that employers must do to protect their workers from caught-in or between hazards. With straight rails that result in easy installation, under-hung bridge cranes can handle up to 15 tons and their spanning capabilities can eliminate the need for additional supporting structures. Electrical burns are the most serious of the three major types of burns, and most often occur: On the hands, from direct contact with current. OSHA 1926.1424 is designed to protect employees who work near a crane from being struck or crushed by the crane's rotating superstructure. Erect and maintain control lines, warning lines, railings or similar barriers to mark the boundaries of the hazard areas. Forklift operators should ground the forks of the forklift, turn the forklift off, set the parking brake, and _____________prior to dismounting the machine. Complete post-operation checks to ensure the crane is in good working order before shutting it down. 1926.1424 (a) (2) (ii) Ability to read and understand safety-related instructions, diagrams and other materials related to operating cranes. Be aware of any potential hazards near the work area, and report them to the supervisor immediately. Find the sum of the first $38$ terms of the arithmetic sequence with first term $2$ and $38$th term $113$. -- Resist penetration by objects and absorb the shock of a blow Best practices that keep employees safe from falls when working at heights include: Always use a fall protection system. 7. Because the number of injuries from operating powered industrial trucks was on the rise, the OSHA standard for Powered Industrial Trucks was revised March 1, 1999. Establish communication with ground personnel and confirm understanding of signals before proceeding. In just the last six months, four workers were killed when they were struck by moving plant, while one plant operator was killed when they collided with other mobile plant. -- Being crushed by improperly stored materials. Operate cranes according to safety procedures and local laws. In addition, hazards associated with attachments are also included together with the recommended risk controls. To protect against caught-in or -between hazards, a worker should not only avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, but also a worker should avoid: Performing maintenance or adjustment on equipment/machinery that has not been locked-out. If the load or sling holding the load isnt properly secured, the objects can slip out, tip, and eventually crash to the ground below. -- Being struck by materials or caught in pinch points Secure loads to prevent shifting or slipping during lifts. OSHA promulgated the Final Rule for Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training [29 CFR 1910.178(1)], which: -- Requires operator training and licensing as well as periodic evaluations of operator performance The crane operator and any workers below should also be aware of his/her surroundings and never walk under a lift. 3. The crane operator and any workers below should also be aware of his/her surroundings and never walk under a lift. Inspect and adjust slings, cables, chains and other rigging components. Hazards- Load, Lifting Equipments, crane, booms, Control measurures- Crane must be certified, Operartor must be cerfiried, Lifting aceessories must be certified, Lifting area must be barricated, and clear, Rigger must be certified, and proper communication during lifting, load must be clarify before lift, permit to work must be approved by the concern authority, Safety signage must be posted . Likewise, suspended loads should never be moved over employees and personnel should never be lifted or transported on a hoist. 1 of 6 Type of Job Being Analyzed Risk Assessment on Lifting Works Department/Section Originate JSA Risk Assessment Team JOB Performers Additional approvals (Determine by . Prior to starting all demolition operations, OSHA 1926.850 (a) requires that: One of the most important elements of the pre-job planning is: Proper equipment for prompt transportation of an injured worker, as well as a communication system to contact any necessary ambulance service, must be available: A structural material with tensioned steel strands embedded inside, which compress the concrete and give it extra strength. In general, head protection should do which of the following? Operators make daily crane inspections from caught-in or between hazards include electrical hazards, overloading and. 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