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Able Safety Consulting - 32 Hour Lift Director

Who Needs Lift Director Training?

This course is a prerequisite for registration as a Lift Director and licensure as a
Master Rigger

NYC Requirement

To register as a Lift Director, the applicant must successfully complete a lift director training course of at least 32 hours in length as mandated by Section 28-424.3 of the New York City Administrative Code. As of November 7, 2022, to apply for licensure as a Master Rigger, the applicant must successfully complete a lift director training course that is at least 32 hours in length as mandated by 28-404.3.1 Section of the New York City Administrative Code.

 

Course Content

  1. Introduction.
  2. Crane and Hoisting Machine Accidents
    • Common causes of accidents with cranes and hoisting machines
    esp.
    o planning,
    o setup,
    o stowing, and
    o communication failures
    • Historical crane and hoisting machine accidents in NYC and
    other major cities
    • Case study of at least two failure scenarios with emphasis on
    how could have been prevented with better site
    leadership/communication.
  3. CFR 29 OSHA 1926 Construction
    • Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks and any other subparts
    pertaining to Cranes & Derricks
    o 1926.1402 Ground conditions
    o 1926.1423 Fall protection
    o 1926.1424 Work area control
    o 1926.1425 Keeping clear of the load
  4. NYC Codes Overview
    • BC 3316
    • BC 3319
    • Relevant licenses in AC 28-400
    • Relevant definitions in BC 2
    • 1 RCNY 3316-01 Rigging
    • 1 RCNY 3319-01 Cranes & Derricks
    • 1 RCNY 3319-02 Lift Directors
  5. NYC Department of Buildings Overview:
    • Policy Statements
    • Bulletins
    • Commissioner Memos
    • Standard Operating Procedures
    • Policy & Procedure or Regulatory Notices
    • Filing, Inspection, Paperwork, Log, Checklist & Form
    Requirements,
    • Weather & Wind Hazard Advisories
  6. NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Overview – Cover all
    applicable required by NYC DOT to operate a crane/derrick:
    • Code, Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Policies,
    Permits/notifications, Forms, Filling & site documents, Plans,
    etc.,
    • Required traffic/pedestrian controls for crane/derrick
    operations (flag persons, signs, barricades, etc.)
  7. NYC Transit Authority (NYCTA) Overview – Cover all applicable
    required by NYC Transit Authority to operate a crane/derrick
    near TA infrastructure:
    • Code, Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Policies,
    Permits/notifications, Forms, Filling & site documents, Plans,
    etc.,
  8. Roles and Responsibilities of Site Personnel with overview of
    licensing/training/certifications required for each party
    • Lift director, Rigger, HMO, Signalpersons, Flag persons, Site
    safety manager/coordinator, Construction superintendent,
    Permit holder, and other relevant parties
  9. Authority of Lift Director
    • Ordering corrective action
    • Authority to stop operations
  10. Crew Resource Management
    • Overview
    • Effective communication (speaking and listening)
    • Leadership/decision making
    • At least two case studies (from industry other than
    construction) of crew resource management (one failure
    scenario, one successful employment of CRM)
  11. . On-site Meetings
    • Pre-shift meeting requirements
    • Effective strategies for conducting on-site meetings
  12. Required Crane/Derrick/Rigging Inspections By:
    • HMO, Rigger, PE, DOB, & other personnel
  13. Log and Reporting Requirements
    • Cranes or Derrick Log
    • Notification to Department
  14. 4. Reading Plans
    • CN plans,
    • Wind action plans,
    • Assembly/disassembly plans
  15. Crane and Derrick Setup & Configuration
    • Verifying crane/derrick location, setup, and configuration
    match plans
    • Verifying site conditions match plans
  16.  Securing/Stowing the Crane/Derrick
    • Procedures to secure/stow crane/derrick:
    o at the end of the shift
    o in advance of inclement weather
    o for extended period of time
    • Verifying crane/derrick secured/stowed to plans
    • Documentation (log) requirements for securing/stowing
    crane/derrick
  17. Basic Meteorology
    • Types of storms
    o thunderstorms, squalls, gustnado, downbursts,
    tropical systems, etc.
    • Hazardous weather
    • Wind
    o gusts vs sustained,
    o Beaufort Scale,
    o coastal vs inland wind effects,
    o NYC canyon effect,
    o wind changes at elevation
    • Understanding forecasts and weather observations
    • Understanding NOAA watches/warnings/advisories and
    other alerts
  18. Wind and Weather Restrictions for Cranes & Derricks
    • Max. wind speeds for cranes/derricks
    • Wind Action Plan requirements
  19. Critical Picks
    • Identifying critical picks
    • Requirements for critical picks
  20. Requirements for Hoisting Personnel
  21. Requirements for Operating Over Occupied Buildings
  22. . Powerline Safety
    • Understanding electrocution risks, voltage, safe distances
    • Precautions for working near powerlines
  23. Fall Protection
  24. Crane & Derrick Safety Protocols & Emergency Procedures
  25. Handouts
  26. Review
  27. Written (Multiple Choice) Test