Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01588:front:0:p25
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01588
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 69812–72668

way that ensures that the load remains under control during the activity, and
       that no load is lifted simultaneously by more than 1 item of plant unless the method of lifting ensures that the load placed on each item of plant does not exceed the design capacity of the plant.
Handling suspended loads is a high risk activity and involves various plant including mobile, vessel and gantry cranes, forklifts and other specialised cargo handling equipment. A risk assessment should be carried out. Control measures for handling suspended loads may include:
       implementing exclusion zones to ensure workers are clear of the active arc of suspended travel while suspended loads are being lifted or lowered, and
       prohibiting working or walking under suspended loads.

Communication
A reliable way for the crane operator and any person directing the load to communicate is essential for safe crane operation. Failure to implement reliable communication may lead to unsafe crane operations and contribute to injury to or death of people from:
       dropped loads, and
       collision with other plant and structures.
Only one person should give signals at one time. Signals may be visual, audible or a combination of both. When more than one person is involved in directing a lift each person should understand when responsibility for their part of the lifting operation should be handed over to the other person.
Effective communication is particularly important where the crane operator cannot:
       see the load
       see the load's landing area
       see the path of travel of the load or the crane
       make an accurate judgement of distance, and
       see if the crane or the load may contact overhead electric lines.
People using communication equipment should be familiar with the manufacturer's operating instructions. When using radios a dedicated frequency should be selected for the duration of the crane operations to prevent interference with other radio equipment being used in the vicinity of the crane. Work should stop immediately if there is a loss of communication.
Further information on doggers and riggers is in section 6.4.

Pre-slung loads
Extra caution should be applied when working with pre-slung loads as the condition of the load and equipment may be uncertain. For example, gear may have been certified but damage may have occurred and be concealed under the load. If a ship cannot produce the required certificate your own lifting gear should be used.
The following control measures should be considered for work involving pre-slung loads:
       maintaining and documenting a system of inspection—inspection should be done by qualified personnel and completed before all gear is used
       removing and appropriately tagging out of service damaged gear
       implementing exclusion zones in