New York Codes, Rules and Regulations › Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR › Chapter I - Industrial Board Of Appeals › Subchapter A - The Industrial Code › Part 23 - Protection In Construction, Demolition And Excavation Operations › Subpart 23-9 - Power-operated Equipment › Section 23-9.10 - Pile drivers

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 28, July 10, 2024
(a) Footing.
					 Before placing or advancing a pile driver, the ground shall be inspected and,
					 where necessary for firm and level footing, cribbing or timber mats shall be
					 provided to assure stability for the pile driver. After placing or advancing a
					 pile driver, inspection and correction of the footing shall be made as
					 necessary to maintain such stability.
(b) Inspection. All pile driving equipment
					 shall be inspected daily before the start of work and every defect or unsafe
					 condition shall be immediately corrected before pile driving operations are
					 begun.
(c) Protection of operator.
					 The operator of every pile driver shall be protected from falling objects or
					 materials, steam, cinders and water by a substantial covering.
(d) Qualifications of operators. Each member
					 of the pile driving crew shall be properly instructed in the work he is to
					 perform and the pile driving operation shall be in charge of a trained,
					 designated person who alone shall direct the work and give the operating
					 signals.
(e) Handling of piles. The
					 preparation of the piles shall be done at a safe distance from the driving
					 operation. During the hoisting of piles, all persons not actually engaged in
					 operating the equipment and handling the piles shall be kept from the
					 area.
(f) When not in use. When any
					 pile driver is not in use the hammer shall be chocked or blocked in the leads
					 or lowered to the ground or grade level.
(g) Temporary interruption. The operator of
					 every pile driver shall remain at the controls when the driving is interrupted
					 until the hammer has been chocked or blocked in the leads, or has been lowered
					 and is resting on a driven pile or on the ground.
(h) Steam and air lines. Steam and air hose
					 shall be securely fastened in place at couplings and intermediate points to
					 prevent dangerous whipping of such hose in the event of a break. The control
					 valves for steam and air lines shall be located within easy reach of the
					 operator at his operating position.
(i) Driving plates, cushions and striking
					 heads. Driving plates, cushions and striking heads shall be securely and
					 positively fastened in such manner as to prevent their dislodgment during the
					 driving operations.
(j) Ladders. A
					 ladder extending from the bottom of the leads to the overhead sheaves shall be
					 permanently attached to the structure supporting the leads.
(k) Working platforms. Where a structural
					 tower supports the leads, working platforms consisting of planking at least two
					 inches thick, full size, laid tight shall be provided on all levels of the
					 leads at which it is necessary for persons to work. Such platforms shall be
					 provided with safety railings constructed and installed in compliance with this
					 Part (rule) on all sides, except on the hammer or lead side of the platforms.
					 Where such platforms cannot be provided approved safety belts and lifelines
					 shall be provided.
(l) Mandril
					 support. Mandrils shall be attached to the leads by safety chains or cables to
					 prevent dislodging or falling during connection to piles.