Learn crane and rigging management systems from one of the top General Contractors in the U.S. known for its comprehensive training and focus on employee safety. This three-part session will provide insight into Kiewit’s essential management principles that you can implement in your company. The topics include: new operators: hiring, training and technology risk assessment and mitigation for cranes on job sites rigging personnel and qualifications lift planning and incident reporting Speaker: Bret Shields, Corporate Crane Compliance Manager, Kiewit Crane Services

1. Kiewit Crane &
Rigging Management
Bret Shields

7. • Corporate Crane Procedures Manual
• Corporate Rigging Manual
• Career Development

8. Corporate Crane Procedures Manual
Section 1 – Crane Procedures
Section 2 – Glossary Of Definitions
Section 3 – Crane Operations
Section 4 – Boom & Pendant Lines
Section 5 - Revisions

9. CCP Manual Section 1
• Section 1-A: Authorized Operator Program
• Section 1-E: Lift Planning
• Section 1-S: Site Specific Crane Management
Plan
• Section 1-Z: Incident Reporting

10. CCP Section 1-A: Authorized Operators

11. Detailed Incident Description:
The crane was being used as a concrete pile driving rig. When traveling to get the next pile, the operator lifted the
hammer in the leads about 4’ off of the ground and set his brake. Once the crane arrived at the next pile, the
crew began to rig it up with the #2 line. In the process of tightening up on the #2 line, the operator mistakenly
took the brake off of the hammer line, causing it to free fall 4’ to the ground. Upon striking the ground, the hammer
damaged three of the four lump guides and the pile gate bars. No one was within 25’ of the hammer and no one
was hurt.
Root Cause(s):
 Operator hit wrong brake release
Contributing Factors:
 Lack of concentration by the operator.
 Operator was not the daily operator on this machine. He was designated to operate the 4100 but had
been running a 999 since October 2009.
Corrective Measures/Maintenance:
 Operator was sent home for 3 days for equipment damage.
 Both pile driving crews were shut down in the morning and the incident was discussed.
 Operator will be re-designated by the jobsite Equipment Manager on the 4100 (15-3139)
 The operator will discuss the incident at the Jobsite Crane Operators meeting
 A change in crane operator will be identified on the Play of the Day. Operator shadowed the daily
operator for the day prior to running 4100.

13. CCP Section 1-A: Authorized Operators

14. CCP Section 1-A: Authorized Operators

15. CCP Section 1-A: Authorized Operators

16. CCP Section 1-A: Authorized Examiners
• Understand details of the Authorized Operator process
• Use good judgment to assess qualifications of operator
candidates
• Keep updated on procedures and regulations
• Be familiar with crane’s operator’s manuals and LMI systems
• Be consistent in applying assessment of operators; ask the
right questions
• Don’t be pressured in to not disqualifying an operator
• Don’t be afraid to ask questions; use your other resources
• Communicate to operators that they have the authority to stop
an operation if they feel it is not safe
• You are the company’s representative to decide whether a
person is qualified to operate our cranes

17. CCP Section 1-E: Lift Planning
Lift Planning Requirements
• Critical Lift Criteria
• Mobile Cranes
• Tower Cranes
• Overhead Cranes

18. CCP Section 1-E: Lift Planning

19. CCP Section 1-E: Lift Planning

20. CCP Section 1-E: Lift Planning
Planning/Approval Matrix
• Lift Types as Defined in CCP
• Planning Requirements
• Approval Requirements

21. CCP Section 1-E: Lift Planning
On the Spot Lift Plan Book
• Used for “General Lifts”
• Completed by Operator
• Reviewed with the Crew
• Page 1 – Under 75% of crane capacity

22. CCP Section 1-E: Lift Planning
On the Spot Lift Plan Book Page 2
• 75 – 85% of crane capacity
• Verification by Superintendent
• Address additional hazards

23. CCP Section 1-S: Site Specific Crane Management Plan

24. CCP Section 1-S: Site Specific Crane Management Plan

25. CCP Section 1-S: Site Specific Crane Management Plan
MAP Question # Risk Statement District/ Area Project
Fixed
Facility
Shared
Service
Regulatio
n
Policy Comments
Crane Safety -
Risk #1
All company owned and bare-
rented cranes are required to
have a documented daily
inspection performed by a
competent person prior to being
operated each shift. OSHA
1926.1412(d) & CCP Section 1D
   
Yes, Shift inspections are being performed for all
cranes. Project utilizing electronic DVI for cranes.
Crane Safety -
Risk #2
All company owned and bare-
rented in service cranes are
required to have a monthly
inspection performed by a
competent person. OSHA
1926.1412(e)
  
Yes, monthly inspections being scheduled and
performed.
Crane Safety -
Risk #3
Company owned and bare-
rented cranes are required to
have a current annual inspection
performed by a qualified
person. OSHA 1926.1412(f)
   
All Co. owned cranes on site have current annual
inspections.
Crane Safety -
Risk #4
Company owned and bare-
rented cranes must only be
operated by company-
authorized operators for the
type of crane assigned. CCP
Section 1A
  
All crane operators authorized for the type of crane
they are operating.
Crane Safety -
Risk #5
The company must ensure that
each signal person is qualified
prior to giving any signals, and
documentation of the signal
type qualification is available on-
site. This applies to the
Company, Subcontractors, and
3rd Parties. OSHA 1926.1428
  
Qualification documentation on site includes written
test and practical test. Needs to be more questions on
written test and more practical verification on voice
siganls. Documentation retained on project SharePoint
site. Need more visible recognition of qualified Signal
Person in the field
Crane Safety -
Risk #6
One person in the rigging
operation must be a qualified
rigger. This applies to the
Company, Subcontractors, and
3rd parties. CCP Section 1G and
Section 2H
  
Rigger qualification documentation (training sign up
sheet) maintained on project SharePoint site. Need
more visible recognition of qualified Rigger in the field.
Crane Safety -
Risk #7
Subcontractor-operated cranes
require documented daily
inspections. CCP Section 4L
  
No direct subcontractors working for the project.
Crane Safety -
Risk #8
Subcontractor-operated cranes
require documented monthly
inspections. OSHA 1926.1412(e)
  
NA
Crane Safety -
Risk #9
3rd party fully-operated cranes
require documented monthly
inspections. OSHA 1926.1412(e)
  
NA - no 3rd party fully operated cranes being used on
project.
Compliance Topic: Crane Safety - Orlando South Terminal Structures Project
Mitigation Action Plan
• Site Specific ID of risk
• Reviewed during Crane
Operation Assessments

26. CCP Section 1-S: Site Specific Crane Management Plan
Project Crane Operation Assessment
• Senior Personnel – Crane “experts”
• Study operations and evaluate risk areas
• Improvement suggestions to job
• 20-24 Projects per Year
Assessors:
Project:
Project Manager:
DEM:
CCM:
Crane Supervisor:
Total cranes on site
Cranes Assessed
Yes No N/A
Signalman/Rigger Documentation:
Training / qualification process in place
Does operator know who the Identified
signalman/riggers are?
Crane Condition:
Overall appearance / condition of the cranes
Copy of current physical exam
Authorization for specific crane type / manufacturer
Personnel hoisting procedure
FAA compliant - Form: 7460.1
Critical lift planning
Anti collision program In place - I.E. tower cranes
On the spot lift plan
Lift director identified
Crane set-up
Operators knowledge of CCP Manual
Lift Planning:
Crane moves (planned?)
Have all crane incidents been reported?
Assembly / disassembly director
Operators manual / load charts / CCP manual in cab
Crane Operations:
Cranes leveled and on firm ground
Machine Files (Random Check):
On-hire reports completed
Daily/monthly / annual inspection reports
Repair records / backlog current / PM
Wire rope certification available
Cab cleanliness
Visual rope condition
Crane Operator Files (Random Checks)
Authorized operator
Indoctrinated in job site safety or escorted
Job hosts:
Categories
Site Crane Manager:
Project Crane Operations Assessment
Time:
Job Location:
Date:
Proper signals being used I.E. radio communication

27. CCP Section 1-Z: Incident Reporting

28. CCP Section 1-Z: Incident Reporting

30. Corporate Rigging Manual
SECTION I
PERSONNEL
A. Rigger I
B. Rigger II
C. Lift Director
D. Lift Planner
E. Master Rigger
F. Engineer
G. Signal Person
H. Chain of Command / Sequence of Events
People
The knowledge, skills and abilities of persons who perform rigging tasks can enhance
the safety and efficiency of our load handling activities while also reducing the associated risks.
The capability of the person who performs rigging tasks originates with training, experience,
hands-on practice and attention to detail. The following titles are often used in the load handling
field, with the same individuals having additional craft or trade designations as pipefitters,
boilermakers, iron workers, carpenters, millwrights, mechanics and the like. For Kiewit
employees and other contract personnel who perform rigging tasks it is expected that they will
have at least one of the qualification titles below as relates to their work assignments.

31. Corporate Rigging Manual
Qual.
Level
NCCCO NCCER CIC
Other
Trained/Qualified
Kiewit Qualified
Rig I Approved Approved Approved Approved after
successful KQ exam
Written exam
required
Rig II Approved Approved Approved
Approved after
successful KQ
exams
Written exam,
supervision
observe work
performance
Lift
Director
Approved
Not
Available
Not
Available
Kiewit supervision
observes LD
performance
Kiewit
supervision
observes work
performance
Signal
Person
Approved Approved Approved
Approved after
successful KQ exam
Oral or written
exam,
performance test
required

32. Corporate Rigging Manual

33. Corporate Rigging Manual

34. Corporate Rigging Manual
SECTION II
EQUIPMENT AND ITS USE
A. Slings
B. Rigging Hardware
C. Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
D. Hoists and Winches
E. Jacks and Industrial Rollers
F. Personnel Lifting Systems
Introduction
The following section provides information concerning the care, use and inspection
of rigging equipment. The rigger should become familiar with the manufacturers’ guidelines and
requirements as relate to usage and inspection. Repairs to any equipment should be performed
by the manufacturer, their approved repair entity or a qualified person.
Those performing rigging activities should select the rigging that best suits the application. The
rigging shall have sufficient capacity to withstand the forces imposed as created by all or a
portion of the load’s weight, its center-of-gravity and the angle of the rigging to the load. Rigging
shall be protected as applicable during its use and re-inspected before its return to a storage
location.

35. Corporate Rigging Manual
SECTION III
RIGGING PRACTICES
A. Load Weights
B. Center of Gravity
C. Hitch Types
D. Rigging Considerations
E. Rigging Selection and Protection
F. Rigging Capacities Using Data Charts
G. Rigging Selection Using a Tape Measure
H. Rigging from Cranes
I. Rigging with Chain Hoists
J. Rigging with Winches
K. Rigging with Jacks and Rollers
L. Crib Piles and Blocking
M. Load Turning
N. Load Uprighting
Introduction
Every rigging task should be approached by initially addressing the following three
items:
 load weight
 CG (center of gravity)
 rigging method (type, capacity, configuration and load control)
If those three elements are thoroughly evaluated, then the execution of the activity should be
fairly simple and straightforward.
Besides the ultimate rigging selection, the weight of the load often dictates which type of
machine or LHE (load handling equipment) is needed to provide the lifting, pushing or pulling
of the load during the load handling activity.

36. Corporate Rigging Manual
SECTION IV
PLANNING
A. Lift Considerations
B. Lift Categorization
C. General Load Handling Activities
D. Critical Load Handling Activities
Introduction
Planning is an important and integral part of the load handling process. Plans shall
be detailed enough to give the impression that the load has been moved ‘on paper’ and that
during the process, no stone was left unturned in regard to all facets of the operation. Risks
shall be identified and mitigated to allow for the safest load handling activity possible.

37. Corporate Rigging Manual
SECTION V
DATAAND FORMULAS
A. Capacities: Beams, Channel and Pipes
B. Pad Eyes
C. Load Angle Factors
D. Rigging Block Load Factors
E. Weights of Materials
F. Center of Gravity and Load Distribution
G. Rigging Tensions: Length / Height / Run
H. D/d Ratios
I. A2 + B2 = C2, Level & Incline Planes, Friction
J. Geometry
K. General Equations
L. Section Properties
M. Work and Energy, Temperatures and Unit Conversions
N. Sling and Rigging Hardware Capacities
O. Rigging Planning Form – 584RP
Introduction
From a planning or performing standpoint, nearly every rigging task requires some
form of calculation. Often rigging equipment can be selected based on known angles along with
the load’s weight and center of gravity. At other times, we need to closely estimate the
anticipated tension that the rigging will experience prior to the load handling activity.

39. Career Development - 2015

40. Career Development - 2015

41. Career Development - 2016
• Riggers
• Signal Persons
• Authorized Operators
• Front Line Supervisors
• E-Learning
• Skills/ Knowledge Verification

42. Career Development
• Strategic Partnerships
– Industrial Training International
• Rigging Manual
• E-Learning Modules
• Online Skills Verification
• Continuing Education Model
• Rigging Train the Trainer
– Crosby
• Online Knowledge Verification
• Live Training
• E-Learning Modules

43. Career Development
3 ea. Simulators
• Manitowoc
• Liebherr
• Tower
• Signal Person Integration
& Training