Stacker Cranes

(Top or Under Running Bridge, Multiple Girder With Top or Under Running Trolley Hoist)

Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings

AN A MERICAN NA TIONAL S T AND ARD

ASME B30.18-2016

(Revision of ASME B30.18-2011)

ASME B30.18-2016

(Revision of ASME B30.18-2011)

Stacker Cranes

(Top or Under Running Bridge, Multiple Girder With Top or Under Running Trolley Hoist)

Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings

AN AMERICAN NA TIONAL S T AND ARD

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Date of Issuance: August 26, 2016

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CONTENTS

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FOREWORD

This American National Standard, Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings, has been developed under the procedures accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This Standard had its beginning in December 1916 when an eight-page “Code of Safety Standards for Cranes,” prepared by an ASME Committee on the Protection of Industrial Workers, was presented at the annual meeting of the ASME.

Meetings and discussions regarding safety on cranes, derricks, and hoists were held from 1920 to 1925, involving the ASME Safety Code Correlating Committee, the Association of Iron and Steel Electrical Engineers, the American Museum of Safety, the American Engineering Standards Committee (AESC) [later changed to American Standards Association (ASA), then to the United States of America Standards Institute (USASI), and finally to ANSI], Department of Labor – State of New Jersey, Department of Labor and Industry – State of Pennsylvania, and the Locomotive Crane Manufacturers Association. On June 11, 1925, AESC approved the ASME Safety Code Correlating Committee’s recommendation and authorized the project with the U.S. 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 was sent out October 2, 1926, and the committee organized November 4, 1926, with 57 members representing 29 national organizations. Commencing June 1, 1927, and using the eight-page code published by ASME in 1916 as a basis, the Sectional Committee developed the “Safety Code for Cranes, Derricks, and Hoists.” The early drafts of this safety code included requirements for jacks but, due to inputs and comments on those drafts, the Sectional Committee decided in 1938 to make the requirements for jacks a separate code.

In January 1943, ASA B30.2-1943 was published addressing a multitude of equipment types and in August 1943, ASA B30.1-1943 was published addressing just jacks. Both documents were reaffirmed in 1952 and widely accepted as safety standards.

Due to changes in design, advancement in techniques, and general interest of labor and industry in safety, the Sectional Committee, under the joint sponsorship of ASME and the Bureau of Yards and Docks (now the Naval Facilities Engineering Command) was reorganized on January 31, 1962, with 39 members representing 27 national organizations. The new committee changed the format of ASA B30.2-1943 so that the multitude of equipment types it addressed could be published in separate volumes that could completely cover the construction, installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, and operation of each type of equipment that was included in the scope of ASA B30.2. This format change resulted in the initial publication of B30.3, B30.5, B30.6, B30.11, and B30.16 being designated as revisions of B30.2 with the remainder of the B30 volumes being published as totally new volumes. ASA changed its name to USASI in 1966 and to ANSI in 1969, which resulted in B30 volumes from 1943 to 1968 being designated as either “ASA B30,” “USAS B30,” or “ANSI B30” depending on their date of publication.

In 1982, the Committee was reorganized as an Accredited Organization Committee, operating under procedures developed by ASME and accredited by ANSI. This Standard presents a coordi- nated 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 within its scope. The suggestions leading to accident prevention are given both as mandatory and advisory provisions; compliance with both types may be required by employers of their employees. In case of practical difficulties, new developments, or unnecessary hardship, the administrative or regulatory authority may grant variances from the literal requirements or permit the use of other devices or methods, but only when it is clearly evident that an equivalent degree of protection is thereby secured. To secure uniform application and interpretation of this Standard, administrative or regulatory authorities are urged to consult the B30 Committee, in accordance with the format described in Section IX of the introduction, before rendering decisions on disputed

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Safety codes and standards are intended to enhance public safety. Revisions result from commit- tee consideration of factors such as technological advances, new data, and changing environmental and industry needs. Revisions do not imply that previous editions were inadequate.

The first edition of B30.18 was issued in 1987, and new editions were published in 1993, 1998, 2004, and 2011. This 2016 Edition includes revisions to add personnel competence requirements, revised definitions and references, updated inspection and testing requirements, and revised operator responsibilities.

This Edition of the B30.18 volume was approved by the B30 Committee and by ASME, and was approved by ANSI and designated as an American National Standard on July 8, 2016.

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ASME B30 COMMITTEE

Safety Standard 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

B. D. Closson, Chair

T. L. Blanton, Vice Chair

K. M. Hyam, Secretary

1. E. Andrew, LTS Cranes Mechanical

   STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

   1. D. Means, Means Engineering & Consulting

   2. Eggenberger, Alternate, Berry Contracting, Inc.

G. Austin, Terex Corp.

T. L. Blanton, NACB Group, Inc.

P. A. Boeckman, The Crosby Group, Inc.

E. E. Lutter, Alternate, The Crosby Group, Inc.

P. W. Boyd, The Boeing Co.

B. D. Closson, Craft Forensic Services

J. A. Danielson, The Boeing Co.

B. M. Casey, Alternate, General Dynamics Electric Boat

D. R. Decker, Becket, LLC

L. D. DeMark, Equipment Training Solutions, LLC

D. F. Jordan, Alternate, BP America

D. W. Eckstine, Eckstine & Associates

G. J. Brent, Alternate, NCCCO

R. J. Edwards, NBIS Claims and Risk Management, Inc.

A. J. Egging, National Oilwell Varco

R. Stanoch, Alternate, National Oilwell Varco

E. D. Fidler, The Manitowoc Co.

G. D. Miller, Alternate, The Manitowoc Co.

J. A. Gilbert, Associated Wire Rope Fabricators

J. L. Gordon, Acco Chain & Lifting Products

N. C. Hargreaves, Hargreaves Consulting, LLC

G. B. Hetherston, Consultant

R. J. Bolen, Alternate, E. I. DuPont

K. M. Hyam, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

M. M. Jaxtheimer, Navy Crane Center

S. R. Gridley, Alternate, Navy Crane Center

P. R. Juhren, Morrow Equipment Co., LLC

M. J. Quinn, Alternate, Morrow Equipment Co., LLC

R. M. Kohner, Landmark Engineering Services, Ltd.

D. Duerr, Alternate, 2DM Associates, Inc.

A. J. Lusi, Jr., Lumark Consulting, LLP

K. J. Shinn, Alternate, K. J. Shinn, Inc.

E. K. Marburg, Columbus McKinnon Corp.

J. R. Burkey, Alternate, Columbus McKinnon Corp.

D. A. Henninger, Alternate, Bridon American

M. W. Mills, Liberty Mutual Insurance

D. M. Gordon, Alternate, Liberty Mutual Insurance

D. L. Morgan, Critical Lift Consultants, LLC

T. C. Mackey, Alternate, WRPS Hanford

W. E. Osborn, Ingersoll Rand

S. D. Wood, Alternate, Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co.

R. M. Parnell, Industrial Training International

W. C. Dickinson, Jr., Alternate, Industrial Training International

J. T. Perkins, Solarex

J. R. Schober, Alternate, American Bridge Co.

B. A. Pickett, Systems Engineering and Forensic Services

S. K. Rammelsberg, Chicago Bridge & Iron Co.

1. E. Richardson, Navy Crane Center

2. Kennedy, Alternate, Navy Crane Center

D. W. Ritchie, David Ritchie Consultant, LLC

L. K. Shapiro, Alternate, Howard I. Shapiro & Associates

J. W. Rowland III, Consultant

D. A. Moore, Alternate, Unified Engineering

J. C. Ryan, Boh Bros. Construction Co., LLC

A. R. Ruud, Alternate, Atkinson Construction

D. W. Smith, STI Group

W. J. Smith, Jr., NBIS Claims and Risk Management, Inc.

J. Schoppert, Alternate, NBIS Claims and Risk Management, Inc.

R. S. Stemp, Lampson International, LLC

E. P. Vliet, Alternate, Turner Industries Group

R. G. Strain, Advanced Crane Technologies, LLC

J. Sturm, Sturm Corp.

P. D. Sweeney, General Dynamics Electric Boat

J. D. Wiethorn, Haag Engineering Co.

M. Gardiner, Alternate, Haag Engineering Co.

R. C. Wild, CJ Drilling, Inc.

J. Dudley, Alternate, Archer Western Contractors

D. N. Wolff, National Crane/Manitowoc Crane Group

J. A. Pilgrim, Alternate, Manitowoc Crane Group

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HONORARY MEMBERS

J. W. Downs, Jr., Downs Crane and Hoist Co.

J. L. Franks, Consultant

1. W. Ireland, National Oilwell Varco

   J. M. Klibert, Lift-All Co., Inc.

   R. W. Parry, Consultant

   
   

   
   

2. A. Moore, Chair United Engineering

J. A. Danielson, Boeing Co.

J. L. Gordon, Acco Chain & Lifting Products

B30.18 SUBCOMMITTEE PERSONNEL

J. M. Randall, CB&I

R. G. Strain, Advanced Crane Technologies, LLC

O. Akinboboye, Ropetech Engineering Services

J. D. Cannon, Consultant

M. J. Eggenberger, Berry Contracting, Inc.

A. Gomes Rocha, Belgo Bekaert Arames

H. A. Hashem, Saudi Aramco

1. Hui, School of Civil Engineering, Nanjing

   B30 INTEREST REVIEW GROUP

   1. C. Mattoli, Prowinch, LLC

J. P. Mihlbauer, All Ship and Cargo Surveys, Ltd.

M. W. Osborne, E-Crane International USA

G. L. Owens, Consultant

D. R. Remus, Reed Manufacturing

W. G. Rumburg, Crane Consultants, Inc.

C. Lan, U.S. Department of the Interior — Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

C.-C. Tsaur, Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

B30 REGULATORY AUTHORITY COUNCIL

C. Shelhamer, Chair, New York City Department of Buildings

A. O. Omran, Alternate, New York City Department of Buildings

1. M. Hyam, Secretary, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

2. G. Campion, U.S. Department of Labor/OSHA

R. Feidt, Stephenson Equipment, Inc.

C. Harris, City of Chicago — Department of Buildings

R. D. Jackson, U.S. Department of Labor

J. L. Lankford, State of Nevada (OSHA)

A. Lundeen, State of Washington — Department of Labor and Industries

M. J. Nelmida, State of California — OSH Standards Board

G. E. Pushies, Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration

C. N. Stribling, Jr., Kentucky Labor Cabinet

1. Taylor, State of Minnesota — Department of Labor and Industry

   
   

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   SAFETY STANDARD FOR CABLEWAYS, CRANES, DERRICKS, HOISTS, HOOKS, JACKS, AND SLINGS

   
   

   (16) B30 STANDARD INTRODUCTION

   
   

   SECTION I: SCOPE

   The ASME B30 Standard contains provisions that apply to the construction, installation, operation, inspec- tion, testing, maintenance, and use of cranes and other lifting and material-movement related equipment. For the convenience of the reader, the Standard has been divided into separate volumes. Each volume has been written under the direction of the ASME B30 Standard Committee and has successfully completed a consensus approval process under the general auspices of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

   As of the date of issuance of this Volume, the B30 Standard comprises the following volumes:

   B30.1 Jacks, Industrial Rollers, Air Casters, and Hydraulic Gantries

   B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist)

   B30.3 Tower Cranes

   B30.4 Portal and Pedestal Cranes B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes B30.6 Derricks

   B30.7 Winches

   B30.8 Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks B30.9 Slings

   B30.10 Hooks

   B30.11 Monorails and Underhung Cranes

   B30.12 Handling Loads Suspended From Rotorcraft B30.13 Storage/Retrieval (S/R) Machines and

   Associated Equipment B30.14 Side Boom Tractors B30.15 Mobile Hydraulic Cranes

   (withdrawn 1982 — requirements found in latest revision of B30.5)

   B30.16 Overhead Hoists (Underhung)

   B30.17 Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single Girder, Underhung Hoist)

   B30.18 Stacker Cranes (Top or Under Running Bridge, Multiple Girder With Top or Under Running Trolley Hoist)

   B30.19 Cableways

   B30.20 Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices B30.21 Lever Hoists

   B30.22 Articulating Boom Cranes

   B30.23 Personnel Lifting Systems B30.24 Container Cranes

   B30.25 Scrap and Material Handlers B30.26 Rigging Hardware

   B30.27 Material Placement Systems B30.28 Balance Lifting Units

   B30.29 Self-Erecting Tower Cranes B30.30 Ropes1

   
   

   SECTION II: SCOPE EXCLUSIONS

   Any exclusion of, or limitations applicable to the equipment, requirements, recommendations or opera- tions contained in this Standard are established in the affected volume’s scope.

   
   

   SECTION III: PURPOSE

   The B30 Standard is intended to

   1. prevent or minimize injury to workers, and other- wise provide for the protection of life, limb, and property by prescribing safety requirements

   2. provide direction to manufacturers, owners, employers, users, and others concerned with, or respon- sible for, its application

   3. guide governments and other regulatory bodies in the development, promulgation, and enforcement of appropriate safety directives

SECTION IV: USE BY REGULATORY AGENCIES

These volumes may be adopted in whole or in part for governmental or regulatory use. If adopted for gov- ernmental use, the references to other national codes and standards in the specific volumes may be changed to refer to the corresponding regulations of the govern- mental authorities.

SECTION V: EFFECTIVE DATE

(a) Effective Date. The effective date of this Volume of the B30 Standard shall be 1 yr after its date of issuance.

1 This volume is currently in the development process.

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