Crane Mechanic (Limited Scpe, Nn-Cmmercial Lift) Cmpetency Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff
CRANE MECHANIC Date BC Crane Safety Number Name Signature EMPLOYER Date Cmpany Name Cmpany Address Name f Signing Authrity Signing Authrity Signature The cmpetencies in this dcument are frm the Mbile Crane Operatr Standard and retain the same numbering as the standard. Disclaimer: This dcument is prvided fr the benefit f bth the emplyer and the emplyee. It is nt intended as an all-inclusive list f tasks t be trained fr, nr is it intended t be a list f tasks that must be trained fr. It is intended as a checklist that can be used as applicable t the given wrkplace, equipment, perating circumstances, and training requirements f the emplyee and emplyer cncerned. v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 2
A SAFETY A1 Cmply with WrkSafeBC Occupatinal Health and Safety Regulatins (OHSR) T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t interpret and cmply with WrkSafeBC Occupatinal Health and Safety Regulatin (OHSR) pertaining t cranes. 1. Adhere t the regulatins that apply t the peratin f cranes in a wrkplace Safe perating practices Safely landed and supprted lads Cntrls attended while lad is suspended Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 3
A SAFETY A4 Be aware f pwer line hazards and high vltage equipment T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t perate a crane arund high vltage equipment in accrdance with Occupatinal Health and Safety Regulatins, utility regulatins, and ther gvernment legislatin. 1. Operate in prximity f electrical surces High vltage signage Safe limits f apprach t verhead cnductrs Vltage determinatin Risk factrs when wrking near pwer lines (wind, lad size/prfile) Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 4
A SAFETY A5 Practice effective wrksite cmmunicatins T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t cmmunicate with ther persnnel in accrdance with Occupatinal Health and Safety Regulatins. 1. Interpret basic wrkplace dcuments Basic written cmmunicatins Equipment lgbks Written reprts 2. Demnstrate and interpret standard hand signals used during crane peratins Identificatin and interpretatin Hand signals given in a clear and cncise manner Requirements f the signal persn Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 5
C SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS C5 Understand crane cmpnents and attachments T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t identify crane cmpnents and attachments fr cranes, explain their purpse, and describe defects and malfunctins. 1. Understand crane attachments Attachments Bm extensins/jibs Hk blck Overhaul ball/dwnhaul weight Capacity f attachments Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 6
C SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS C6 Understand the functins f safety cmpnents, devices, and aids T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t identify safety cmpnents, devices, and aids fr cranes, explain their purpse, and describe defects and malfunctins. 1. Understand safety cmpnents, devices, and aids Cmpnent, devices, and aids Overlad Preventin Systems (lad mnitring and indicating systems) Anti-tw blck devices Bm length indicatr Bm angle indicatr Operating cntrls Rated capacity indicatin On-bard crane peratr aids Lad charts Manufacturers manuals Equipment lgbk Defects r malfunctins Overlad Preventin Systems (lad mnitring and indicating systems) Anti-tw blck devices Bm length indicatr Bm angle indicatr Operating cntrls Safety device malfunctin Lgbk entry Suspensin f crane peratin if necessary Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 7
D WIRE ROPE AND RIGGING D1 Specify types f wire rpe and their uses T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t identify varius types f wire rpe used in crane peratins. 1. List varius types f wire rpe Cnventinal cnstructin wire rpe Anti-rtatinal wire rpe Types f cable cnstructin Slings Duty cycle wire rpe Hist line Trlley line 2. State the characteristics f each type f wire rpe Wrking Lad Limit (WLL) f wire rpe Design factrs 3. State the uses f each type f wire rpe Slings Duty cycle wire rpe Bm hist line Lad hist line Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 8
D WIRE ROPE AND RIGGING D2 Fllw wire rpe installatin prcedures T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t ensure that the wire rpe is installed in accrdance with manufacturers recmmendatins. 1. Inspect wire rpes in accrdance with manufacturer s recmmendatins and WrkSafeBC regulatins Inspectin and examinatin prcedure Lubricatin Excessive wear Bird caging Kinking Flattening Prper spling Brken wires Distrtin Rejectin criteria fr damaged r defective rpe accrding t WrkSafeBC regulatins and manufacturer s specificatins Recrding and reprting prcess fr the inspectin f defects and deficiencies Inspectin recrding in lgbk Dcumentatin f defects in lgbk Requirements fr reprting defects t supervisry persnnel 2. Install wire rpe n a winch and reeve hk blcks accrding t manufacturer s instructins Prcedure fr installing wire rpe n a winch Wire rpe system cmpnents Winches Hk blck/verhaul ball Sheaves Wedge scket assemblies Prcedure fr reeving hk blcks Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 9
3. Inspect hk blcks/verhaul balls Rejectin criteria accrding t WrkSafeBC regulatins and as per manufacturer s specificatins Remval frm service if repair is nt allwed Requirements fr reprting defects t apprpriate persnnel 4. Maintain wire rpe Manufacturer s specificatins Wire rpe cutting and seizing Wire rpe maintenance recrding in the lgbk within the regulated timeframe (twer crane) Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 10
D WIRE ROPE AND RIGGING D3 Inspect slings and rigging hardware T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t inspect slings and rigging hardware in accrdance with manufacturers recmmendatins and WrkSafeBC regulatins. 1. Inspect slings and rigging hardware Manufacturer s manuals and WrkSafeBC regulatins Excessive wear Damage Cracks Missing safety clips Brken wires Labelling Rejectin criteria accrding t WrkSafeBC regulatins and as per manufacturer s specificatins Remval frm service if repair is nt allwed Requirements fr reprting defects t apprpriate persnnel Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 11
D WIRE ROPE AND RIGGING D4 Specify types f slings, rigging hardware, and their uses T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t use slings and rigging hardware in the wrkplace. 1. Use slings and rigging hardware Slings Wire rpe Chain (grades f steel required fr lifting) Synthetic web slings Synthetic rund slings Hardware Hks Shackles Eyeblts Hitch cnfiguratins Vertical Chker Basket Bridle Specific infrmatin frm manufacturer s and rigging manuals Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 12
D WIRE ROPE AND RIGGING D5 Use rigging techniques T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t assemble apprpriate rigging fr a lad in accrdance with manufacturers recmmendatins. 1. Assemble apprpriate rigging fr a given lad and ensure the lad can be lifted safely Selectin f apprpriate slings and rigging hardware Lad weight determinatin Interpretatin f rigging capacity charts Use f crrect hitch cnfiguratin Wrking Lad Limit (WLL) calculatins f slings and rigging hardware Reductin f WLL when using slings and rigging hardware at an angle Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 13
E LIFT PLANNING E1 Fllw site assessment prcedures T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t inspect a jb site t ensure a safe and efficient peratin in accrdance with a pre-lift plan. 1. Establish the lcatin f the crane Accessibility f site Grade f the site Sil cnditins Distance t embankments Where the lad is initially lcated Where the lad is t be placed Prximity t ther equipment Overhead bstructins Distance t electrical pwer surces Knwn undergrund hazards Envirnmental cnditins Other ptential hazards 2. Determine blcking/mats required fr varius lad-bearing surfaces Prper blcking methds Grund bearing capability Uneven supprting surface 3. Determine the requirement fr cmmunicatins, signal persns, signallers, traffic cntrl, barriers, grunding and bnding WrkSafeBC regulatins Cmpany plicy Operating clearance Traffic cntrl Pedestrian traffic Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 14
E LIFT PLANNING E2 Determine lad weights T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t calculate the cmbined weight f the crane s grss lad fr a lift. 1. Calculate/verify lad weights Vlume f an bject Weight f a cubic unit f an bject Weight f cmpnents Grss weight f a lad Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 15
E LIFT PLANNING E3 Determine crane lifting capacity T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t determine that the lifting capacity f the crane is sufficient when the required cnfiguratin is cnsidered. 1. Determine sufficient lifting capacity f a crane cnsidering the cnfiguratin and attachments required fr the lift Selectin f apprpriate cnfiguratins Radius Parts f line Weight f the cmbined lad and rigging Bm length Bm angle Bm and jib cmbinatin Cunterweight cmbinatin Quadrants f peratin Deductins frm grss capacity Differences between grss capacity and net capacity Differences between grss lad and net lad Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 16
F CRANE OPERATIONS F2 Perfrm a pre-peratinal inspectin T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t safely and efficiently perfrm a preperatinal inspectin in accrdance with manufacturers recmmendatins and WrkSafeBC regulatins. 1. Perfrm a pre-peratinal inspectin Inspectin prcedures Operatr aids in place WrkSafeBC Occupatinal Health and Safety Regulatin (OHSR) requirements are fllwed Manufacturer s specificatins are fllwed Functin test n the perating cntrls Safety devices Pst-assembly inspectin Verificatin f peratr aids Lad mnitring and indicating system Bm length indicatr (if applicable) Bm angle indicatr Lad radius indicatin (as part f LMI system) Anti-tw blck Crane manual Lad charts Cmpletin and filing f inspectin reprts Equipment lgbk Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 17
F CRANE OPERATIONS F4 Demnstrate histing techniques T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t perfrm histing peratins in a safe and efficient manner in accrdance with the manufacturers recmmendatins. 1. Operate a crane withut and with a lad Safe perating practices Crane levelled Safely landed and supprted lads Cntrls attended while lad is suspended Travelling n site (if allwed) Reference t lad chart 2. Maintain cntrl under varying weather cnditins 3. Perfrm pst-peratinal prcedures Lad and rigging remval frm hk Hk blck elevatin Safe bm psitining Apprpriate/safe lcatin fr parking and securing equipment Equipment shutdwn Equipment securing requirements Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 18
G TRANSPORTING A CRANE G2 Prepare a crane fr travel T be cmpetent in this area, the individual must be able t prepare a crane fr travel in accrdance with manufacturers recmmendatins and Cmmercial Transprt Regulatins. 1. Prepare a crane and cmpnents fr highway travel in accrdance with manufacturer s recmmendatins and the BC Ministry f Transprtatin Cmmercial Transprt Regulatins Requirements Flags/lights Permits Security f cmpnents Required driver s licence Demnstrated knwledge f v1.1 Crane Mechanic Checklist and Emplyer Sign-ff 03 OCT 17 19