Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 13. Cranes and Other Hoisting Equipment
Article 97.1. Floating Cranes/Derricks and Land Cranes/Derricks on Barges

§4988.8. Land Cranes/Derricks.

For land cranes/derricks used on barges, pontoons, vessels or other means of flotation, the employer shall ensure that:

(a) The rated capacity of the equipment (including but not limited to modification of load charts) applicable for use on land is reduced to:

(1) Account for increased loading from list, trim, wave action, and wind.

(2) Be applicable to a specified location(s) on the specific barge, pontoons, vessel or other means of flotation that will be used, under the environmental conditions expected and encountered.

(3) The conditions required in subsections (c) and (d) are met.

(b) The rated capacity modification required in subsection (a) is performed by the equipment manufacturer, or a certified agent who has expertise with respect to both land crane/derrick capacity and the stability of vessels/flotation devices.

(c) For list and trim.

(1) The maximum allowable list and the maximum allowable trim for the barge, pontoon, vessel or other means of flotation shall not exceed the amount necessary to ensure that the conditions in subsection (d) are met. In addition, the maximum allowable list and the maximum allowable trim shall not exceed the least of the following: 5 degrees, the amount specified by the crane/derrick manufacturer, or, when, an amount is not so specified, the amount specified by the certified agent.

(2) The maximum allowable list and the maximum allowable trim for the land crane/derrick shall not exceed the amount specified by the crane/derrick manufacturer, or, when, an amount is not so specified, the amount specified by the certified agent.

(d) For the following conditions:

(1) All deck surfaces of the barge, pontoons, vessel or other means of flotation used are above water.

(2) The entire bottom area of the barge, pontoons, vessel or other means of flotation used is submerged.

(e) Physical attachment, corralling, rails system and centerline cable system shall meet the requirements in Option (1), Option (2), Option (3), or Option (4) of this section, and that whichever option is used shall also meet the requirements of subsection (e)(5).

(1) Option (1) - Physical attachment. The crane/derrick is physically attached to the barge, pontoons, vessel or other means of flotation. Methods of physical attachment include crossed-cable systems attached to the crane/derrick and vessel/flotation device, bolting or welding the crane/derrick to the vessel/flotation device, strapping the crane/derrick to the vessel/flotation device with chains, or other methods of physical attachment.

(2) Option (2) - Corralling. The crane/derrick is prevented from shifting by installing barricade restraints (i.e., a corralling system). Employers shall ensure that corralling systems do not allow the equipment to shift by any amount of shifting in any direction.

(3) Option (3) - Rails. The crane/derrick shall be prevented from shifting by being mounted on a rail system. Employers shall ensure that rail clamps and rail stops are used unless the system is designed to prevent movement during operation by other means.

(4) Option (4) - Centerline cable system. The crane/derrick is prevented from shifting by being mounted to a wire rope system. The employer shall ensure that the wire rope system meets the following requirements:

(A) The wire rope and attachments are of sufficient size and strength to support the side load of the crane/derrick.

(B) The wire rope is attached physically to the vessel/flotation device.

(C) The wire rope is attached to the crane/derrick by appropriate attachment methods (such as shackles or sheaves) on the undercarriage, and that the method used will allow the crew to secure the crane/derrick from movement during operation and to move the crane/derrick longitudinally along the vessel/flotation device for repositioning.

(D) Means are installed to prevent the crane/derrick from passing the forward or aft end of the wire rope attachments.

(E) The crane/derrick is secured from movement during operation.

(5) The systems/means used to comply with Option (1), Option (2), Option (3), or Option (4) of this section are designed by a licensed marine engineer, or registered professional engineer familiar with floating crane/derrick design.

Exception to subsection (e):

For mobile auxiliary cranes used on the deck of a floating crane/derrick, the requirement specified by subsection (e) to use Option (1), Option (2), Option (3), or Option (4) does not apply when the employer demonstrates implementation of a plan and procedures that meet the following requirements:

(1) A marine engineer or registered professional engineer familiar with floating crane/derrick design develops and signs a written plan for the use of the mobile auxiliary crane.

(2) The plan is designed so that the applicable requirements of this section are met despite the position, travel, operation, and lack of physical attachment (or corralling, use of rails or cable system) of the mobile auxiliary crane.

(3) The plan specifies the areas of the deck where the mobile auxiliary crane is permitted to be positioned, travel, and operate, and the parameters and limitations of such movements and operation.

(4) The deck is marked to identify the permitted areas for positioning, travel, and operation.

(5) The plan specifies the dynamic and environmental conditions that shall be present for use of the plan.

(6) If the dynamic and environmental conditions in exception (5) are exceeded, the mobile auxiliary crane shall be attached physically or corralled in accordance with Option (1), Option (2) or Option (4) of subsection (e).

(f) The barge, pontoons, vessel or other means of flotation used:

(1) Are structurally sufficient to withstand the static and dynamic loads of the crane/derrick when operating at the crane/derrick's maximum rated capacity with all anticipated deck loads and ballasted compartments.

(2) Have a subdivided hull with one or more longitudinal watertight bulkheads for reducing the free surface effect.

(3) Have access to void compartments to allow for inspection and pumping.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-26-2022; operative 7-26-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.