Osha
1926.1404(r)(1) states that all rigging work must be done by who?
A Qualified rigger
For power lines at or below 1000kV. What is the specific distance to be a safe working distance away?
45 feet
A must being a visual inspection prior to each shift the equipment will be used
Competent person
- means the ability of the ground to support the equipment
Ground conditions
- randomly distributed broken wires in 30 rope diameters
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According to1926.1405(a) when can none of the pins in the pendants are to be removed?
When pendants are in tension
What must be done by the utility owner/operator in order to have crane actively working in area closer than the allowable distance?
Deenergized and grounded
Inspection on for deformation, cracks, excessive wear, etc….
Rigging hardware
- must insure ground preparations necessary to meet requirements
Control entity
- randomly distributed broken wires in six rope diameters
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1926.1408(f)(2) states if tag lines to be used, they must be what?
Non-conductive
What must be held before employees work in an area near power lines?
Meeting
Every 12 months the equipment must be inspected by a qualified person
Annual inspections
- determine the ground to see if it’s proper to build crane over
A.D director
- randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay
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1926.1404(f)(1)- When _____ are being remove, employees must not be under the boom
Pins
Who is responsible to confirm that power lines have been, and continues to be, deenergized and visibly grounded at the worksite?
Utility owner/operator
Equipment idle for 3 months or more to be inspected by qualified person
Monthly inspections
If no controlling entity present…who is responsible
Employer that has authority over site
The inspection must consist of observation of wire ropes
Running and Standing
1926.1404(h)(5)- When attaching rigging to a boom, the rigging must be suitable for ______ and facilitating safe handling of these components
Preventing structural damage
At over 500 to 750kV.. how many feet away is considered a safe working area?
35 feet
Tire in use, inspection for proper……
Inflation and good condition
- means blocking,mats to in like (marshes,wetlands)
Supporting materials
Wire rope structure such as kinking, crushing, unstranding or signs of core failure
Significant distortion