signalman and rigger

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Worker’s Safety Handbook for Rigger and Signalman
2. 22 Contents Preface 3 Proper Attire for Rigger and Signalman 4 Roles and Responsibilities of a Rigger 5 Good and Bad Rigging Practices 12 Inspection of Hooks and Shackles 26 Types of Wear and Tear for Wire Ropes 28 Roles and Responsibilities of a Signalman 31 Recommended Crane Hand Signals 33 Good Communication Practices 36 Year of issue: 2011
3. 3 4 Preface This handbook serves as a workplace safety and health resource for workers who are involved in work activities involving lifting equipment such as cranes. The Rigger and Signalman handbook highlights general safety pointers to ensure safe lifting operations. This handbook was developed to assist the Rigger and Signalman to better understand their roles and responsibilities, show examples of good and bad practices for loading and rigging, perform basic inspection of lifting equipments such as hooks, shackles and wire ropes, adhere to good communication practices, and recognise crane hand signals. This handbook is produced for education and informational purposes by the National Crane SafetyTaskforce and Workplace Safety and Health Council and serves as a reference for good practices. 1. Proper Attire for Rigger and Signalman Put on the proper attire and PPE at all times Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) Figure 1: Signalman attire Figure 2: Rigger attire Gloves Gloves HelmetHelmet Safety Boots Safety Boots Identification Tag Identification Tag Reflective Vest Reflective Vest
Good and Bad Rigging Practices Hook up unused slings Figure 18: Make sure any unused slings are hooked up properly. Figure 19: Do not leave unused slings unhooked. 16. Good and Bad Rigging Practices Correct loading method Figure 20: Correct loading method. Figure 21: The eye bolt will bend if loading is not done correctly. Load Load Result
12. 21 22 17. Good and Bad Rigging Practices Use paddings during lifting Figure 22: Correct ways of using paddings to prevent damage to the sling.
Theslingwillbedamagedifpaddingsarenotusedonthe load. No Padding 18. Good and Bad Rigging Practices Correct methods of joining sling eyes Figure 24: Use a shackle to join the sling eyes. Figure 25: Wrong method of joining the sling eyes. Shackles Sling Eye Shackles
13. 23 24 RIGGERMAN 19. Good and Bad Rigging Practices Use original screw pin Original Screw Pin Figure 26: Use the original screw pin for the shackle. Figure 27: Do not use a bolt as a screw pin as it will bend. Bolt 20. Good and Bad Rigging Practices Use tag line to control movement of the load Use a tag line to control the movement of the load during a lifting operation.
14. 25 26 21. Good and Bad Rigging Practices Correct method of unloading Figure 28: Place load on shoring planks during unloading. Shoring Planks Figure 29: Donotusethecranetopullouttheslingfromundertheload. 22. Inspection of Hooks and Shackles Check hook for any defects and make sure it is in good working condition Check that hook is not twisted Check for wear and deformation Signs of “Opening Up” Check for cracks and twisting Check for wear and cracks
15. 27 28 23. Inspection of Hooks and Shackles Check shackle for any defects and make sure it is in good working condition Check opening width Pin always seated Check wear and straightness Check cracks, bending and twistingCheck wear 24. Types of Wear and Tear for Wire Ropes Checkwireropesforanydefectsandmakesure theyareingoodworkingcondition Figure 30: Crushed severely. Figure 31: Flatten severely.
16. 29 30 25. TypesofWearandTearforWireRopes Checkwireropesforanydefectsandmakesure theyareingoodworkingcondition Figure 32: Bird cage. Figure 33: Dog-leg kink. Figure 35: Open kink. Figure 36: Closed kink. Figure 34: Kink. 26. TypesofWearandTearforWireRopes Checkwireropesforanydefectsandmakesure theyareingoodworkingcondition Figure 37: Bulged severely.