512 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 16-22

Sections

16-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

Crane Activity Preparation

Prior to the start of all crane activities, provide the USACE Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) with detailed crane operation descriptions, qualifications of personnel (operators, riggers, signal persons, lift director), and the Certificate of Compliance (CoC).

Standard Lift Plan (SLP)

Develop, review, and approve an SLP for each lift, detailing personnel roles, area preparation, lifting equipment (LHE) and load considerations, rigging, and environmental factors. Keep a copy on the LHE and retain for three months.

Standard Lift Plan for Floating Plant

Supplement the SLP with floating operational parameters, analyze deck loads, adjust rated loads for barges or pontoons, and ensure load charts and operational procedures are accessible on board.

Critical Lift Plan (CLP)

A critical lift is one that is non-routine, and has specific higher-risk or unusual characteristics (See 16-2) that "trigger" a more detailed Critical Lift Plan (CLP) and additional review/approval requirements. Before any critical lift, a CP or QP must prepare a Critical Lift Plan including detailed lift descriptions, anticipated hazards, site drawings, rigging plans, Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Load Chart, ground and platform conditions, environmental considerations, and lift coordination. The critical lift plan must be submitted to a USACE KO or COR for approval.

Pile Driving Safety Plan

Develop a site-specific safety plan prior to pile driving, detailing utility locations, equipment operation areas, pile driving sequences, geotechnical reports, daily equipment inspections, and controlled work area plans.

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16-7. What "triggers" a critical lift plan?

A non-routine lift with specific higher-risk or unusual characteristics

The use of a tower crane to hoist materials

Use of only one hoist on the same load handling equipment (LHE)

The lift exceeds 50% of the load handling equipment (LHE) load chart

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 16-7.

16-7. Minimum Plan Requirements.

a.  Prior to the start of all crane activities, provide the USACE supervisor/KO or COR with the following documentation for any crane planned for use on a USACE project:  (16-7.a)

(1)  Detailed description of crane operations.

(2)  Personnel required training/qualification (see para 16-3).

(a)  Operators proof of qualification (for example, certification, designation letter).

(b)  Rigger proof of qualification (for example, certification, designation letter).

(d)  Identify who the lift director is.

(3)  Completed CoC (see para 16-10.b).

b.  Standard Lift Plan (SLP).  Plan all lifts to avoid situations where the operator cannot maintain safe control of the lift.  Prepare a written SLP for every lift or series of lifts (if duty cycle or routine lifts are being performed).  The SLP must be developed, reviewed, and accepted by all personnel involved in the lift.  Keep a copy of the SLP on the LHE for the specific approved lift(s).  Keep a copy of every SLP for a minimum of three months.  Include at least the following in the plan or use the non-mandatory ENG Form 6203 (Crane Standard Lift Plan) (see para 16-10.a):  (16-7.b)

(1)  Personnel. Roles, responsibilities, qualification, and any public persons or other trade personnel affected by the lift.

(2)  Area Preparation. Load handling location and path of travel, blocking/cribbing, overhead lines, ground stability.

(3)  LHE Considerations.  Capacity, configuration, obstructions, inspection, ground support conditions.

(4)  Load Considerations.  Weight, CG, radii, and configuration.

(5)  Rigging Considerations.  Type, configuration (for example, sling and load angle factors), inspection, need for sling protection.

(6)  Environmental Considerations.  Wind speed, storms, precipitation, power lines in area of travel or load swing, counterweight swing area barricaded.

c.  Standard Lift Plan (SLP) - Floating Plant. Plan all lifts to avoid procedures that could result in configurations where the operator cannot maintain safe control of the lift. In addition to the requirements and criteria to be considered in paragraph 16-7.b for ENG Form 6203 (Crane Standard Lift Plan) (see para 16-10.a), supplement with the following requirements and information:  (16-7.c)

(1)  Lifts must reflect floating operational parameters, such as anticipated boom angles, values for wire leads, unknown load for extractions, and upper limits on crane force.

(2)  When deck loads are to be carried while lifting, the situation must be analyzed for modified ratings.

(3)  When mounted on barges or pontoons, the manufacturer or QP must modify the rated loads and radii of the land cranes. The QP must evaluate the modifications specific to the flotation device/platform being used.

(4)  Post the load charts in the cab or at the operator’s station (if no cab) according to paragraph 16-8.z(7). Make readily available on board all other procedures applicable to the operation of the equipment (for example, instructions and operator’s manual, recommended operating speeds).

(5)  If portable remote controls are used, the procedures to monitor vessel heel and trim and crane machine list and trim.

d.  Critical Lift Plan (CLP).  Before any critical lift, a CP or QP must prepare a Critical Lift Plan and submit it to the USACE supervisor for approval or acceptance by the KO or COR.  See non-mandatory ENG Form 6213 (Load-Handling Equipment Crane Operation Critical Lift Plan) (see para 16-10.c).  It must include at least the following items, in addition to all of the paragraphs 16-7.a and 16-7.b requirements.  (16-7.d)

(1)  Detailed description of critical lift to include:

(a)  The specific make and model of each piece of LHE, the line, and boom, and the swing speeds.

(b)  The exact size and weight of the load to be lifted and all LHE and rigging components that add to the weight.  Include the maximum load limits for the entire range of the lift, as listed in the manufacturer's load charts.

(c)  The specific lift geometry and procedures for the entire range of the lift. Include the LHE position, height of the lift, the load radius, and the boom length and angle.

(2)  The anticipated hazards.

(3)  A site drawing that identifies the placement and locations of LHE.  Include any adjacent equipment, facilities, utilities, and other site features.

(4)  A rigging plan that shows the lift points and describes rigging procedures and hardware requirements.

(5)  The applicable LHE Load Chart with equipment serial number.

(6)  A description of the ground conditions, outrigger, and crawler track requirements.  If applicable, the design of mats necessary to achieve a level, stable foundation of sufficient bearing capacity for the lift.  Ground conditions must be adequate for maximum ground pressure exerted by the crane(s).

(7)  For floating LHE, a description of the operating base (platform) condition and any potential maximum list/trim.

(8)  A list of environmental conditions under which lift operations are to be stopped. Include crane manufacturers requirements.

(9)  The coordination and communication requirements for the lift operation. (10)  For tandem LHE lifts, identify the requirements for an equalizer beam if
    applicable.

e.  Pile Driving. Prior to initiating pile driving or extraction operations, the contractor must develop a site-specific safety plan.  The plan must identify specific steps for the intended operations, list of hazards, and procedures to minimize or eliminate those hazards.  Plans must include at least:  (16-7.e)

(1)  Location of any above and below grade utilities.

(2)  Designated areas for equipment operations and material storage.

(3)  Assembly and disassembly sequences for pile driving equipment.

(4)  Operation of pile driving equipment and handling of pile materials.

(5)  A geotechnical report identifying subsurface and surface conditions.

(6)  Daily documented inspections will include: the hammer, cushion blocks, rigging, fuel lines, pressurized hoses, clamps, welds, hardware, and all other pile driving associated equipment.

(7)  A controlled work area plan to prevent access by persons not directly involved in the operation.