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Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, IDerriclks, Hoists,
IHoolks, Jacks, and Slings

AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD

 Date of Issuance: January 25, 2006

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 CONTENTS

Foreword iv
Committee Roster v
Introduction vii
Summary of Changes x
Chapter 23-0 Scope, Definitions, and References
Section 23-0. 1 Scope of B30 .23 1
Section 23-0 2 Intent of B30 23 . 1
Section 23-0 3 Definitions 1
Section 23-0 4 References 2
Chapter 23-1 Construction and Characteristics 3
Section 23-1 1 Design 3
Section 23-1 2 Construction 5
Chapter 23-2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance 6
Section 23-2 .I Inspection 6
Section 23-2 2 Testing 6
Section 23-2 3 Maintenance 7
Chapter 23-3 Operation . 8
Section 23-3 1 Personnel 8
Section 23-3 2 Practices 9
Mandatory Appendices
I Lifting Personnel Near Electrical Power Lines 13
II Personnel Platform Lift Planning and Authorization Form 18
Ill Personnel Lift Platform Pre-Lift Inspection 19

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 FOREWORD

fhis American National Standard, Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Der ricks, I-foists,
I-looks, Jacks, and Slings, has been developed under the procedures accredited by the An1erican
National Standards Institute (formerly the United States of America Standards Institute) 'This
Standard had its beginning in December 1916 \Vhen an eight-page Code of Safety Standards for
Cranes, prepared by an ASME Comn1ittee on the Protection of Industrial Workers, \Vas presented
to the annual meeting of the ASME
fvleetings and discussions regarding safety on cranes, derricks, and hoists \Vere held from 1920
to 1925, involving the ASME Safety Code Correlating Committee, the Association of Iron and
Steel Electrical Engineers, the Arnerican Museun1 of Safety, the American Engineering Standards
Con1rnittee (later changed to American Standards f\ssociation and subsequently to the USA
Standards Institute), Department of Labor - State of Ne\v Jersey, Departm~nt of Labor and
Industry - State of Pennsyl\'ania, and the Locon1otive Crane Manufacturers Association. On
June 11, 1925, the American Engineering Standards Cornmittee approved the ASME Safety Code
Correlating Committee's recommendation and authorized the project \vi th the US. Department
of the Navy, Bureau of Yards and Docks, and ASME as sponsors
In March 1926, invitations were issued to 50 organizations to appoint representatives to a
Sectional Committee The call for organization of this Sectional Committee \Vas sent out October
2, 1926, and the committee organized November 4, 1926, \Vi th 57 members representing 29 national
organizations The Safety Code for Cranes, Derricks, and l-Ioists, ASA 830 2-1943, \.VCIS created
from the eight-page docun1ent referred to in the first paragraph. This document \vas renffirmed
in 1952 and widely accepted as a safety standard
Due to changes in design, cidvancement in techniques, and general interest of labor and industry
in safety, the Sectional Committee, under the joint sponsorship of ASME and the Nav.:il Facilities
Engineering Command, US Department of the Navy, \.VCIS reorganized as an An1erican National
Standards Committee on January 31, 1962, with 39 members representing 27 national organiza~
tions
The format of the previous code \.Vas changed so that separate volumes (each complete as to
construction and installation; inspection, testing, and n1aintenance; and operation) \.vould cover
the different types of equipment included in the scope of B30
In 1982, the Committee \Vas reorganized as an Accredited Organization Committee, operating
under procedures developed by ASME and accredited by the An1erican National Stnndards
Institute
rhis Standard presents a coordinated set of rules that may serve as a guide to government
and other regulatory bodies and municipal authorities responsible for the guarding and inspection
of the equipment falling vvithin its scope The suggestions leading to accident prevention are
given both as mandatory and advisory provisions; compliance \.\'ith both types n1ay be required
by employers of their employees
In case of practical difficulties, ne\v developments, or unnecessary hardship, the ndministrative
or regulatory authority may grant variances from the literal requite111ents or permit the use of
other devices or methods but only \Nhen it is clearly evident that an equivalent degree of protection
is thereby secured Tb secure uniform application and interpretation of this Standard, administra-
tive or regulatory author-ities are urged to consult the 830 Committee, in accordance with the
formcit described in Section III, before rendering decisions on disputed points
This volun1e of the Standard, \Vhich \.Vas cipproved by the B30 Co111mittee and ASME, \.Vas
approved by ANSI and designated as an American National Standard on Decernber 13, 2005
Safety codes and standards are intended to enhance public safety Revisions result fron1 con1rnit-
tee consideration of factors, such as technological advances, ne\v data, and changing environmen-
tal and industry needs Revisions do not imply that previous editions \Vere inadequate
 ASME B30 STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Safety Standards for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks,
Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings
(The following is the roster of the Committee at the time of approval of this Standard)

STANDARDS COMMITTEE OFFICERS

P. 5. Zorich, Chair
B" D. Closson, Vice Chair
J. O. Wendler, Secretary

STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

N.. E, Andrew, Northrup Grumman Ship Systems
W" T. Hargrove, Alternate, Mantech International Corp
R. E. Bluff, Gantry Constructors, Inc
R, J. Bolen, Consultant
G, B. Hetherston, Alternate, E 1 Dupont
A.. D. Brown, A D Brown, Inc
D" Ritchie, Alternate, The Construction Safety Council
T. A.. Christensen, Liberty Mutual Insurance/Alliance of American
Insurers
M. W. Mills, Alternate, liberty Mutual Group
B. o. Closson, Craft Forensic Services, Inc
T. L Blanton, Alternate, NACB Group. Inc
S. Cloutier, U S. Department of Labor
J. P.. Colletti, John P. Colletti & Associates. Inc
R.. M. Lovgren, Alternate, Crane Partner International
R.. A. Dahlin, Walker Magnetics Group
J,, W,, Downs, Jr", Alternate, Downs Crane and Hoist Co
L D. Demark, International Union of Operating Engineers
S. C.. Buck, Alternate. International Union of Operating Engineers
D.. W, Eckstine, Eckstine & Associates
R. J. Edwards, Schwing America
R.. H.. Fowler, U S Department of the Air Force
J. L Franks, Consultant
R, C. Slater, Alternate, Mcl<ay International Engineering
J.. L Gordon, Acco Chain and lifting Products
N.. C. Hargreaves, Terex Corp /Power Crane & Shovel Association
E. D, Fidler, Alternate, Grove Worldwide
J. J., Headley, Crane Institute of America
R.. M. Parnell, Alternate, Industrial Training International
C. W. Ireland, National Oilwell
A.. J. Egging, Alternate, National Oilwell
LS .. Johnson, American Equipment Co
E. P. Vliet, Alternate, Nichols Construction Co
R. M. Kohner, Landmark Engineering Services
H, I. Shapiro, Alternate, Specialized Carriers and Rigging
Association/Howard I. Shapiro & Associates
C.. E. Lucas, The Crosby Group
P.. A. Boeckman, Alternate, The Crosby Group
E. K.. Marburg, Columbus McKinnon Corp
M. G. Miller, Alternate, Columbus McKinnon Corp
L D. Means, Means Engineering and Consulting/Wire Rope
Technical Board
0.. M,, Sleightholm, Alternate, Bridon American Corp
It J.. Miller, Jacobs Engineering
D. W. Smith, Alternate, Chicago Bridge and Iron Co
G,. L Owens, Granite Construction. Inc
Jo T. Perkins, lngersoll·Rand
H. G, Leidich, Alternate, Ingersoll-Rand
J., E.. Richardson, U S Department of the Navy
Wo P. Rollins, Manitowoc Crane Group
M. Brunet, Alternate, Manitowoc Crane Group
J, W. Rowland Ill, Consultant
E. E. Rudy, U.S Department of the Army
J,, C Ryan, BOH Bros Construction
A. R. Ruud, Alternate, Atkinson Construction
U. Sayenga, Associated Wire Rope Fabricators
Oo J, Bishop, Alternate, Bishop lifting Products, Inc
G. W. Shields, Caterpillar, Inc
W,, J, Smith, Jr., Maxim Crane Works
Ro G. Strain, Advanced Automation Associates. Inc
J. B. Hamill, Alternate, Advanced Automation Associates, Inc
A,. R, Toth, Morris Material Handling
B.. E. Weir, Jr., Norris Brothers Co., Inc /National Erectors
Association
J. Conant, Alternate, Conant Crane Rental Co
). D- Wendler, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
R.. ( .. Wild, U. S Army Corps of Engineers
S, G, Testerman, Alternate, LI. S. Army Corps of Engineers
D. N. Wolff, National Crane Corp
A. L Calta, Alternate, National Crane Corp
P. S,. Zorich, RZP International Ltd

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 HONORARY MEMBERS
J.M., Klibert, Lift-AH Co, Inc
R. W. Parry, Consultant

B30.23 SUBCOMMIITEE PERSONNEL

8, 0., Closson, Chair, Craft Forensic Services, Inc K.. J. Miller, Jacobs Engineering
A. D. Brown, A. D. Brown, Inc B. E. Weir, JL, Norris Brothers Co, Inc /National Erectors
T. A. Christensen, Liberty Mutual Insurance/Alliance of American Association
Insurers D., N. Wolff, National Crane Corp
H. B. Hayden, Hayden Enterprises
 SAFETY STANDARD FOR CABLEWAYS, CRANES, DERRICKS, HOISTS,
HOOKS, JACKS, AND SLINGS

1330 STANDARD INTRODUCTION (05)

SECTION I: SCOPE 830.23 Personnel Lifting Systems

830 24 Container Cranes 1
The ASivlE B30 St(lndard contuins provisions that
830 25 Scrap and Material 1-lrindlers
apply to the construction, installation, operation, inspec-
B3026 Rigging J-Iardv. C1re
1

tion, testing, n1nintenance, and use of cranes and other

B3027 Mriteriril Placen1ent srstems
lifting <111d n1aterial-handling related equipn1ent For the
B30 28 Balance Lifting Units
convenience of the reader, the Standard h<ls been divided
into separate \"Olun1es Each Yolun1e has been .'vritten
under the direction of the ASME 830 Standards Con1n1il- SECTION II: SCOPE EXCLUSIONS
tee and has successfully completed a consensus approval The 830 Standard does not apply to track and ;iutomo~
process under the general auspices of the An1erican tive jacks, railv.1<1y or (1Uton1obile \Vrecking cranes, ship-
Notionol Stondilrds Institute (ANSI) board cranes, shipboard cargo-handling equipn1ent,
As of the d<1te of issuance of this Volun1e, the B30 well-drilling derricks, skip hoists, n1ine hoists, truck
Standard comprises the follo\ving volun1es: body hoists, car or barge pullers, conveyors, excavating
B30.1 jocks equipment, or equipn1ent covered under the scope of
B30 2 Overhead and G<1ntry Cranes (Top Running the following stondmds: A 10, A 17, A90, A92, A 120, 820,
Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Run- B56, and B77
ning Trolley 1-loist)
B30 3 Construction To\ver (~ranes SECTION Ill: PURPOSE
B30 4 Portal, 1Cnver, and Pedestal Cranes
The 830 Standard is intended to
8305 rvtobile and Locomotive Cranes
(n) prevent or minin1ize injury to \Vorkers, and other-
830 6 De1 ricks
\Vise provide for the protection of life, limb, and property
630 7 Bilse lvlounted D1 un1 I-loists
by prescribing safety requiren1ents
1330 s Floating Cranes and Floating De1 ricks
((1) provide direction to manufacturers, O\Vners,
B309 Slings
en1ployers, users, and others concerned \vi th or 1espon-
B30 10 Hooks
sible for its applicrition
830 11 Monorails and Underhung Cranes
(() guide governn1ents and other regulatory bodies
830 12 1-landling Loads Suspended Fron1 Rotorcraft
in the development, promulgation, and enforcement of
83013 Sto1age/Relrieval (S/R) Nlachines and Asso-
appropririte safety directives
ciated Equipn1ent
B3014 Side Boom Tractors
B.30.15 Mobile Hydroulic Crnnes SECTION IV: USE BY REGULATORY AGENCIES
(NOTE: 830 15-1973 hos been withdrnwn This Standard may be adopted in vvhole or in part
The re\·ision of B.30 15 is included in the for governmental or regulatory use If adopted for gov-
lolest edition of B30S) ernn1ental use, the references to other national codes
830 16 Overhead I-Joists (Unde1 hung) and standards in the specific volumes mily be changed
B30 17 O\·erhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running to refer to the corresponding regulations of the govern-
Bridge, Single Girder, Underhung 1-Ioist) mental authorities
B3018 Stocker Crones (Top or Under Running
Bridge, Multiple Girder With Top or Under
Running Trolley l-Ioist)
SECTION V: EFFECTIVE DATE
830 19 (~ablevvays (a) Effective Dale The effective dote of this Volume of
B3020 BeJo,v-the-1-look Lifting Devices the B30 Stondord shall be one yeor ofter its dote of
B30 21 Manually Lever Operated 1-loists
B30 22 Articulating Boom Cranes 1 These volun1t:>s i1n.: currently in dc\c!11p1nenl

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issuance Construction, installation, inspection, testing,
maintenance, and operation of equipment manufactured
and facilities constructed after the effective date of this
Standard shall conform to the mandatory requirements
of this Standard
(b) Existi11g l11stallatio11s Equipment' manufactured
and facilities constructed prior to the effective date of
this Volume of the B30 Standard shall be subject to the
inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation require~
ments of this Standard after the effective date
It is not the intent of this Volume of the 830 Standard
to require retrofitting of existing equipn1ent !-Io\vever~
when an item is being modified, its performance require-
ments shall be revie\ved relative to the requiren1ents
within the current volurne The need to meet the current
requirernents shall be evaluated by a qualified person
selected by the owner (user). Recommended changes
shall be n1ade by the owner (user) v.•i thin 1 year
SECTION VI: REQUIREMENTS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
Requirements of this Standard are characterized by
use of the word slwll Recommendations of this Standard
are characterized by the word sliould
SECTION VII: USE OF MEASUREMENT UNITS
This Standard contains SI (metric) units as \Nell as
U.S Customary units The values stated in customary
units are to be regarded as the standard The SI units
are a direct (soft) conversion from the custon1ary units
SECTION VIII: REQUESTS FOR REVISION
The 830 Standards Committee will consider requests
for revision of any of the volumes within the
B30 Standard Such requests should be directed to:
Secretary of the B30 Committee, ASME, Three Park
Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990
The requests should be in the following for mat:
Volume: Cite the designation and title of the volume
Edition: Cite the applicable edition of the volume
Subject: Cite the applicable paragraph number(s)
and the relevant heading(s)
Request: Indicate the suggested revision
Rationale: State the rationale for the suggested
revision
Upon receipt by the Secretary, the request \Viii be
for\.varded to the relevant 830 Subcomn1ittee for consid-
eration and action Correspondence will be provided to
the requester defining the actions undertaken by the
630 Standards Con1mittee
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SECTION IX: REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION
T'he 8:30 Standards Committee will render an interpre-
tation of the provisions of the B30 Standard Such
requests should be directed to:
Secretary of the B30 Committee, ASME, Three Park
Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990
The requests should be in the following format:
Volume: Cite the designation and title of the volume
Edition: Cite the applicable edition of the volume
Subject: Cite the applicable paragraph number(s)
and the relevant heading(s)
Question: Phrase the question as a request for an inter-
pretation of a specific provision suitable for
general understanding and use, not as a
request for approval of a proprietary design
01 situation. Plans or dra\vings that explain
the question may be submitted to clarify the
question. I-Iowever, they should not contain
any proprietary names or inforn1ation
Upon receipt by the Secretary, the request will be
forv.1arded to the relevant 830 Subcommittee for a draft
response, which \viii then be subject to approval by the
830 Standards Committee prior to its formal issuance
Interpretations to the 830 Standard will be published
(
in the subsequent edition of the respective volume and
will be available online at http:/ /cstools asme org
SECTION X: ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE
The equipment covered by the B30 Standard is subject
to hazards that cannot be abated by mechanical means,
but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and com-
mon sense It is therefore essential to have personnel
involved in the use and operation of equipment who
are competent, careful, physically and mentally quali-
fied, and trained in the proper operation of the equip-
n1ent and the handling of loads Serious hazards include,
but are not limited to, in1proper or inadequate mainte-
nance, overloading, dropping or slipping of the load,
obstructing the free passage of the load, and using equip-
n1ent for a purpose for v.1 hich it was not intended or
designed
The 830 Standards Comn1ittee fully realizes the
importance of proper design factors, minimum or maxi-
mum din1ensions, and other limiJing criteria of wire
rope or chain and their fastenings, sheaves, sprockets,
drums, and similar equipment covered by the standard,
all of \Vhich are closely connected v.rith safety Sizes,
strengths, and sin1ilar criteria are dependent on many
different factors, often varying \Vith the installation and
uses These fC1ctors depend on the condition of the
equipn1ent or n1aterial; on the loads; on the acceleration
or speed of the ropes, chains, sheaves, sprockets, or n1any variables that n1ust be considered in each individ-
drums; on the type of attachments; on the number~ size, Uill case The requiren1ents and recommendations pro-
and arrangement of sheaves or other parts; on environ- vided in the volun1es 1nusl be interpreted accordingly,
mental conditions causing corrosion or \Vear; and on and judgment used in detern1ining their application

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ASME 830.23-2005
SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Following approval by the ASME 630 Committee and ASME, and after public review,
ASME 630 23-2005 was approved by the American National Standards Institute on December
13, 2005

ASME 630.23-2005 includes the following changes identified by a margin note, (05)
Page Location Change
vii-ix B30 Standard Introduction Revised in its entirety
1, 2 Section 23-0.l Revised
Section 23-0 2 Revised
Section 23-0. 3 (1) gro1111d crew added
(2) q11n/ificd perso11 revised
(3) shnck/e, safety type deleted

3 23-11 J(a)(l)(b) Revised

4 23-1 ].] (b )(7) First paragraph revised

23-11.J(b)(IO)(d) Revised
23-1 1 l(b)(JO)(i) Revised

5 23-1.1. 2(b) Revised

23-1 2.2(a) Revised

6 23-2 1.2 Revised

23-22 l(a)(2) Revised

7 23-22 l(c) Revised

23-2 ..2.2(a) Revised

9 23-3 1 3(a) Revised

10 23-32 l(j)(7) Added

11 23-32 2(a)(18) Revised

23-32 2(a)(25) Added

12 23-32 5(a) Revised

23-3 2 S(h) Added

SPECIAL NOTE:

·rhe interpretations to ASME 830 23 are included in this edition as a separate section for the
user's convenience

PIERSONNIEl LIFTING SYSTEMS
Chapter 23-0
Scope, Definitions, and References
(05) SECTION 23-0.1: SCOPE OF 630.23
Within the general scope defined in Section I,
ASME B30 23 may apply to hoisting and accessory
equipment covered \vithin certain volumes of the
ASME B30 Standard, which is used to lift, lower> hold,
or transport personnel in a platform, by \Vire rope or
chain, from hoist equip1nent, or by a platform that is
n1ounted on a boom of the hoist equipment. The lifting
of personnel is not allowed using some ASME B30 Stan-
dard equipment The ASME 830 volume addressing the
hoisting equipment to be used shall be consulted for
the applicability of the ASME B30 23 volume
(05) SECTION 23-0.2: INTENT OF 630.23
This volume establishes the design criteri<1, equipment
characteristics, and operational procedures vvhich are
required \Vhen material handling equipment, as defined
by the ASME B30 Standard, is used to lift personnel
Hoisting equipment as defined by the ASME B30 Stan-
dard is intended fo1 material handling. It is not designed,
manufactured, or intended to meet the standards for
personnel handling equipment, such as ANSI/SIA A92
(Aerial Platforms) The equipment and implementation
requirements listed in this volume are not the san1e as
that established for using equipment specifically
designed and manufactured for lifting personnel
Hoisting equipment complying with the ASME B30
Standards shall not be used to lift or lower personnel
unless it is not possible to accomplish the task by a less
hazardous means The lifting or lowering of personnel
using ASME B.30-compliant hoisting equipment is pro-
hibited unless all applicable requirements of this volume
have been met
(05) SECTION 23-0.3: DEFINITIONS
a11ti-tr.110-b!ock dePice: a device that, \Vhen activated, disen-
gages all hoisting equipn1ent functions whose move-
ment can cause t\.vo-blocking
al/ncl1111e11t poi11t(s): the place(s) on a boon1 or a pe1sonnel
platform that is used to connect eithe1 the platforn1 to
the boon1 or to a suspension systen1
ASME 030 23-2005
boo111: a hinged structural member of hoisting equipment
used for supporting the hoisting tackle and load
brake: a device used for retarding or stopping motion
brake, auto111atic: a device that retards or stops motion,
\Nithout actuation by the operator, when specific equip-
ment operational parameters are met
certified zuelder: a person holding a current certificate, for
the type of weld being applied, as proof that qualified
test welds have been performed and passed in accor-
dance with the American Welding Society or American
Society of Mechanical Engineers criteria
design factor; the ratio of the ultimate strength of a mate-
rial to its \Vorking (unit) stress, unless defined other\vise
in the text of this volume, for specific applications
designated person; a person vvho is selected or assigned
by the employer or employer's representative as being
competent to perform specific duties
gro1111d cre1u: those individuals who are involved in the
personnel lift, other than the hoisting equipment opera-
tor and platform occupants These individuals include
riggers, signal persons, and supervision
IIandrail: a member supported on brackets to furnish
support to platform occupants during lifting operations
hoisting equip111e11/: a machine for lifting and lovvering a
load and moving it horizonta1ly The machine may be
fixed or mobile and be driven manually, by power, or
by a combination of both As used in this volume, the
term covers all types of lifting machines addressed by
the ASME B30 Standard volumes and used to lift, lower,
or transport personnel
intenuediale rail: the middle member of a barrier along
the edges of a platform, located approximately one-half
the distance between the platform floor and top rail
latch, hook: a device used to bridge or close the throat
opening of a hook for the purpose of preventing attach-
ments from being dislodged
lifti11g, perso1111cl: raising, lowering, or transporting per-
sonnel using hoisting equipment co\·ered by the
ASME B30 Standard
ASME B30 23-2005
fiz1e boo111: a boom whose lowering is controlled by a
brake without the aid of other lowering retarding
devices (free-fall capable)
live land line: a load line whose lowering is controlled
by a brake without the aid of other lowering retarding
devices (free-fall capable)
fond, rated: capacity or u1ting established by the manufac-
turer or a qualified person for a stipulated hoisting
equipment configuration
fond, workiHg the external load applied to the hoisting
equipment, including the personnel lifting platform, its
contents, and the load-attaching equipment, such as
lower load block, shackles, and slings
fond ratings: a set of rated loads for stipulated hoisting
equipment configurations and operating conditions
11011destructfr1e test (ND I): visual inspection coupled with
any one of the following techniques: radiographic, n1ag-
netic particle, liquid die penetrant, or ultrasonic
occ11pn11l, plntfonu: a person who is within the guardrail
barrier while the personnel platform is in a hoisted
position
011fl'iggers: extendable or fixed members attached to the
mounting base, which rest on supports at the outer ends,
used to support the hoisting equipment
plntfon11, personnel - boo111 ntlnclled: platform attached to
the boom of the hoist equipment
plntfor111, personnel - suspended: platform attached to
hoisting equipment using wire rope, chain, or jointed
attachment and that has no installed motion controls
for the platform itself
plntfonn, rating: the maximum capacity of a personnel
lifting platform, established by the platform manufac-
turer, in terms of weight and number of occupants
allowable
pou1e1 controlled /01ue1 ing.: a system or device in the power
train, other than the load hoist brake, that can regulate
the lowering rate of speed of the load hoist mechanisn1
q11nlified person: a person who, by possession of a recog-
nized degree in an applicable field or certificate of pro-
fessional standing or by extensive knowledge, training,
and experience, has successfully demonstrated the abil-
ity to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject
matter and work
rope: refers to wire rope unless otherwise specified
1111Huny: an assembly of rails, beams, girders, brackets,
concrete, and framework that provides a stable travel
surface, v.rithin 1(X) of level, at any position of travel
and that is capable of safely supporting the hoisting
equipment in the operational configuration and v. ith 1
the operational loads
shall: this word indicates that the requiren1ent is n1anda-
tory and must be followed
PERSONNEL LIFTING SYSTEMS
should: this word indicates that the requirement is a
recommendation -rhe advisability of the recommenda-
tion depends on the facts in each situation
stabilizer: an extendable or fixed member attached to the
mounting base that, when properly deployed, increases
the stability of the hoist equipment Stabilizers may or
may not have the capability of relieving all of the weight
from the hoist equipment wheels or tracks
suspc11sio11 sysle111: the rope or chain slings and other
components, including fastening devices, used to con-
nect the hoisting equipment to the personnel platforn1
telescoping boo111: a boom in v.1 hich one or more boorr1
sections are telescoped for additional length
foe bon1d: a vertical barrier at floor level along the edges
of a platform to protect against material from falling
over the edge
top rail: the top member of a bairier along the edges of
a platform to protect against persons from falling off
the platform
!ravel: the function of the hoisting equipn1ent moving
under its own pov.'er from one location to another
tzuo-blocki11g: the condition in which the lower load block
or hook assembly comes in contact with the upper load
block or boom point sheave assembly
SECTION 23-0.4: REFERENCES
The follo\ving is a list of publications referenced in
this volume:
AlSC Specification for Structural joints Using
ASTM A 325 or A 490 Bolts
Publisher: An1erican Institute of Steel Construction, Inc,
1 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601-2001
ASME 8309-1990, Slings
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII,
Division 1, Rules for Construction of Pressure
Vessels, 1992
Publisher: The American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME), Three Park Avenue, New York,
NY 10016-5990; Order Department: 22 law Drive,
PO Box 2300, Fair field, NJ 07007-2300
AWS Dl 1-1992, Structural Welding Code - Steel
(Section 5, Parts C and D)
Publisher: The American Welding Society (AWS),
550 NW Le Jeune Road, Miami, Fl 33126
Federal Specifirntion RR-C-271 D
Publisher: US Government Printing Office,
Washington, DC 20402