ATTACHMENT B
P&P C-41A
SAFETY PERMIT CONFERENCE CHECKLIST
The tower crane Applicant shall provide to the Division a written
plan covering operation, erection, climbing and dismantling of
the tower crane. The written plan shall address the requirements
of the manufacturer's manual tailored to the site conditions
where the tower crane will be installed, including the following
as appropriate for either erection or operation.
Ground storage space for each component, including truck
positioning and off-loading activities as well as pre-
assembly work.
Identification of each lift with respect to weight, the
necessary mobile crane reach and rigging accessories
required.
Counter-weight specifications if they are prepared on site.
The manufacturer's erection sequence for counter-jib, jib,
counter-weight machine deck, tower spire and a climbing
schedule.
The procedures for installation of jib and counter-jib
support pendants.
The type and calibration of torque wrenches and/or belt
stretchers and the procedure to be used for all tower
sections and slew-ring bolts, including retorquing after
final assembly. A procedure for written verification of all
slew-ring and tower section bolt torques to be maintained at
the worksite or on the crane.
A description of the relationship of the crane to the
building under construction, including minimum clearances
between the tower, counter-weights, jibs, and any other
relevant moving parts of the crane to parts of the building,
including thrust-outs, cornices, window bays, and any other
fixed points.
A description of the maximum permissible radius and load
ratings for the configuration and the site location of the
tower crane, and the building component weights to be
lifted.
A description of the tower crane support, such as
foundation, railway, floor support and tie-in collars,
showing soil stability and bearing capacity, reinforced
steel design, foundation tower anchor placement and concrete
specifications.
Verification by the crane employer that during the time
periods of erection, climbing and dismantling of the tower
crane, a representative of the certified agent shall be
present on site.
Verification that no employees, other than those engaged in
the erection, climbing or dismantling of the crane, are to
be permitted in the area below the crane during erection,
climbing and dismantling work. The clear area below the
crane shall be that open area below the current activity
where employees are exposed to potential hazards within the
maximum radius of the crane measured from its base.
Further, only those workers actually engaged in erection,
climbing or dismantling of the crane shall be allowed on the
crane during the erection, climbing or dismantling
processes. No other work shall be performed on the crane
while these processes are taking place.
Inspection responsibilities of supervisors, inspection
intervals and what is to be inspected, i.e., a written crane
inspection program.
A written crane maintenance and preventive maintenance
program.
Safety meeting intervals, who will conduct meetings and what
general and specific topics will be discussed.
A procedure for eliminating hazards, including
operation/erection difficulties once they are encountered.
Description of the proximity of high voltage overhead
powerlines to the operating radius of the tower crane.
Documentation of operator's experience and qualifications on the type of tower crane being utilized.
C-41A, Attachment B (12/3/01)