Safety Bulletin

February 13, 2012

TO:                CAWP Contractor Members and H2AP
FROM:          Jason Koss, CSP, Director of Industry Relations
SUBJECT:     Crane Assembly / Disassembly Course


Did you know: As of November 2010, OSHA requires crane assembly / disassembly (A/D) operations to be supervised by an A/D director who meets the criteria for both a competent and qualified person.  Prior to beginning A/D operations, the A/D director must review the A/D procedures and instruct the crew on their tasks and the hazards of the operation.  

To ensure A/D directors and mechanics are both safe and compliant with the regulations, the Operating Engineers developed a training program on the assembly and disassembly of a crane.  The program is ideal for A/D directors, lead mechanics, and safety/equipment professionals who are responsible for crane management.  

Topics will include:
 - Overview of OSHA’s crane standards dealing with assembly / disassembly
 - Review of several crane manufacturers’ assembly / disassembly procedures in crane manual
 - Boom rigging and assembly procedures (hands-on)

Instructor:     Jack Pletcher, Operating Engineers Training Program

Location:       Operating Engineers Training Site, 107 Operators Way, New Alexandria, PA 15670 (Click here for directions)

Date/Time:     March 5, 2012     8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cost:              No charge – continental breakfast provided.

Click here to register.  If you have registration questions, call the Association office at (412) 343-8000.  Register no later than one week prior to the course date.  No refunds will be issued for cancellations received 3 days prior to the course date.  Maximum class size is 30.

This Safety Bulletin may be downloaded at www.cawp.org under SAFETY.  If you have any questions please contact Jason at the Association office at (412) 343-8000 or email jasonk@cawp.org.

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