Rigging safety induction

What Is Rigging & Slinging? Rigging & slinging is the transfer of a wide variety of materials by using lifting appliances and lifting / rigging gear This must be done safely with well maintained equipment and trained competent persons If an object is suspended, there is a possibility that it may fall, especially if it is lifted using faulty equipment or is badly slung, the consequences can be serious Rigging & slinging can be extremely dangerous if not carried out correctly ANY FALLING LOAD CAN KILL DUTIES OF RIGGERS, CRANE OPERATORS AND DOGGERS It is the duty of riggers, crane operators and doggers to safeguard life and limb of both yourself and others working in the vicinity of the operation, or likely to enter the vicinity RESPONSIBILITIES OF RIGGERS To use the right equipment for the right job To make sure they know the lifting procedures To use the equipment in the proper way To be able to select lifting appliances To be able to calculate the SWL To be able to visually inspect the lifting gear before use To direct the crane operator by RESPONSIBILITIES MANAGEMENT MEN ON THE JOB SUPPLY OF RIGGING EQUIPMENT SUPERVISOR RIGGING OPERATION PLANNING THE BEST METHOD RIGGER USE THE EQUIPMENT CORRECTLY WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN: A GOOD RIGGER & A BAD RIGGER? RUSSIAN ROULETTE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT P.P.E must be worn at all times, such as:  safety helmets  protective clothing  safety footwear  eye and ear protection  gloves  breathing apparatus (when appropriate) The following are the standard directions for crane drivers from riggers: Hook movement “Hook up” and “Hook down” Boom movement Slewing “Boom up” and “Boom down” “Boom extend” and “Boom retract” “Slew left” and OK to raise Do not move “All clear” “Stop” “Slew right” Speak clearly and say the name of the part of the crane to be moved first – then the direction of the movement HAND SIGNALS STOP: Arm extended, palm down Move hand right and left DOG EVERYTHING: Clasp hands in front of body MOVE SLOWLY: Use one hand to give any motion signal and place other hand motionless in front of hand giving the motion signal HOIST: With forearm vertical, Forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles LOWER: With arm extended Downward, forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles USE MAIN HOIST: Tap fist on head, then use regular signals USE WHIPLINE (Auxiliary hoist) Tap elbow with one hand then use regular signals SWING: Arm extended, point with finger in direction of swing of boom RAISE BOOM Arm extended, fingers closed, thumb pointing upward RAISE THE BOOM AND LOWER THE LOAD: With arm extended thumb pointing up Flex fingers in and out as long as load movement is required LOWER BOOM: Arm extended, fingers closed, thumb pointing downward LOWER THE BOOM AND RAISE THE LOAD: With arm extended, thumb pointing down, flex fingers in and out as long as load movement is desired TRAVEL: (Rail mount or trolley) Arm extended forward, hand open & slightly raised, making pushing motion in direction of travel EXTENDED BOOM: (telescoping booms) Both fists in front of body with thumbs pointing outward TRAVEL: (Both tracks) Use both fists in front of body, making circular motion about each other, indicating directions of travel, forward & backward (for crawler cranes only) RETRACT BOOM: (Telescoping booms) Both fists in front of body with thumbs pointing toward each other TRAVEL: (One track) Lock the track on side indicated by raised fist Travel opposite track in direction indicated by circular motion of other fist, rotated vertically in front of body (for crawler cranes only) The unloading of supply vessels and backloading of materials from Offshore Installations: The unloading and backloading of materials in the oil industry is a particularly hazardous operation and the following points should be adhered to by the crane operator, banksmen and deck crews onboard all installations, drill rigs and supply vessels Maintain good communications and team work between the crane operator, banksmen and deck crews  Banksmen and deck crews must ensure that all loads are properly secured and slung before hooking or signalling the lift  Beware of how the state of the sea and wind could effect the lift  During offloading, the banksman / deck crew must signal the crane  During backloading, the banksman / deck crew must signal the final location of the load  The crane operator should lift and lower loads over open sea to the extent that is practical If necessary a banksman should assist directing the load  Whenever practical, during offloading of vessels, the crane operator should slew loads clear off the vessel once the load is clear off other deck loads or the vessel’s  Beware of the crane’s (pendant line) block / hook once a load is released This is very important on the deck of a vessel  Unloading or backloading must never take place if the crane is out of radius  Crane operators should only lift on the up swell Lifting on the down swell can shockload a crane and is common cause of crane / boom failures  The state of the swell of the sea and the timing of the crane operator are very important The crane operator should only lift the load when the vessel is coming up on the swell and not down The deck crew can help the operator here by giving the signal at the right moment Bad judgment by the crane operator can have catastrophic results Poor communications, poor timing of lifts and improper slinging practices are all common causes of lifting Job Safety Analysis Definition: A technique which identifies all accident prevention appopriate to a particular job or area of work activities and the behavioral factor which most significantly influence whether or not these measures are taken The approach is both diagnostic and discriptive JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Objective: The objective is to identify the hazards on each major and critical step of the job and to identify the precautions needed to be taken against each step The basic steps of Job Safety Analysis are:  Define the jobs / tasks  Define the appropriate individuals or group to develop a JSA  Break down the job / task into logical sequential steps to identify the work procedure required for the job  Identify all hazards associated with each step  Identify methods to control each identified hazard Job Safety Analysis Worksheet Title of Job / operation ……………………………………………………………………… Date …………………………………… Permit No ………………………… User Name ……………………………… Position ……………………………………… User Supervisor …………………………………… NOTE: WE HAVE DISCUSSED BELOW HAZARDS AND WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS TO PREVENT / MINIMISE THESE HAZARDS Sequence Job Steps Potential Hazards Recommended Safe Job Procedures Sites / Tools / Equipment to be worked EXPERIENCE (Circle as appropriate) o Have you done this job before o Have you referred to technical dwg POTENTIAL HAZARDS o Slippery floor o Valve isolation o Falling hazard o Hammer strikes o Power tools hazards : YES / NO : YES / NO ○ Are you knowledgeable with the job to be performed ○ Is supervision / experienced assistance required (Tick as appropriate) ○ Swinging object ○ Falling object ○ Overhead work ○ Congested area ○ Blocked drains ○ Heavy load ○ Radioactive handling ○ Gases- H4C/C2/H2S ○ Shock/Electricity/Static ○ others close by ○ Burn (heat/Chem) ○ Barricades/sign erected ○ Guard rotating equipt ○ Grating opening ○ Spark/hot slag ○ Escape route ○ Pinch / trap ○ Trap pressure : YES / NO : YES / NO ○ Sharp object ○ Environment spill ○ Back injury ○ Secure ladder ○ Hose connection ○ Height ○ Windy FINALLY! WHERE LIFTING APPLIANCES AND LIFTING GEAR ARE CONCERNED THINK SAFETY AND BE SAFE AT ALL TIMES! THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION ... such as:  safety helmets  protective clothing  safety footwear  eye and ear protection  gloves  breathing apparatus (when appropriate) Safety helmets: Approved plastic or fibreglass safety. .. acids and alkalis SAFETY FACTORS DEPENDENT ON THE CONDITION OF USE FIBRE ROPE USED FOR ROPE FALLS OR HOISTING PERSONAL HAS A SAFETY FACTOR OF 10 FOR OTHER USES THE SAFETY FACTOR IS SAFETY FACTORS... sleeveless T-shirts shall not be worn Safety footwear: Steel capped safety boots / shoes shall be worn on the job site to prevent crushing injuries Eye protection: Safety goggles or glasses shall be