CONTENTS

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) (formerly the United States of America Standards Institute). 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 to 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 (later changed to American Standards Association and subsequently to the USA Standards Institute), 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, the American Engineering Standards Committee 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. The Safety Code for Cranes, Derricks, and Hoists, ASA B30.2-1943, was created from the eight-page document referred to in the first paragraph. This document was reaffirmed in 1952 and widely accepted as a safety standard.

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 Naval Facilities Engineering Command, U.S. Department of the Navy, was reorganized as an American National Standards Committee on January 31, 1962, with 39 members representing 27 national organizations.

The format of the previous code was changed so that separate volumes (each complete as to construction and installation; inspection, testing, and maintenance; and operation) would cover the different types of equipment included in the scope of B30.

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 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 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 B30 Standard Introduction, before rendering decisions on disputed points.

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.

This volume of the Standard, which was approved by the B30 Standard Committee and by ASME, was approved by ANSI and designated as an American National Standard on October 27, 2011.

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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

L. Means, Chair

R. M. Parnell, Vice Chair

K. M. Hyam, Secretary

N. E. Andrew, ThyssenKrupp Steel USA, LLC

C. M. Robison, Alternate, UT Battelle

T. L. Blanton, NACB Group, Inc.

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

R. J. Bolen, E. I. DuPont

M. E. Brunet, The Manitowoc Co.

1. A. Christensen, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

   STANDARDS COMMITTEE PERSONNEL

   1. J. Lusi, International Union of Operating Engineers

1. W. Frantz, Alternate, Ohio Operating Engineers Local 18

2. K. Marburg, Columbus McKinnon Corp.

D. K. Huber, Alternate, Columbus McKinnon Corp.

1. D. Means, Means Engineering and Consulting/Wire Rope Technical Board

   D. A. Henninger, Alternate, Bridon American

2. W. Mills, Alternate, Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.

B. D. Closson, Craft Forensic Services, Inc.

B. Pickett, Alternate, Forensic Engineering & Applied Science Institute

L. D. DeMark, Equipment Training Solutions, LLC

D. Jordan, Alternate, BP

D. W. Eckstine, Eckstine and Associates

H. G. Leidich, Alternate, Leidich Consulting Services

R. J. Edwards, Alliance Concrete Pumps

J. L. Bury, Alternate, Putzmeister America

E. D. Fidler, Grove Crane/The Manitowoc Crane Group

J. L. Gordon, Acco Material Handling Solutions

N. C. Hargreaves, Terex Corp.

C. E. Imerman, Alternate, Link-Belt Construction Equipment Co.

J. J. Headley, Crane Institute of America

W. C. Dickinson, Alternate, Crane Industry Services, LLC

G. B. Hetherston, E. I. DuPont

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

C. W. Ireland, National Oilwell Varco

A. J. Egging, Alternate, National Oilwell Varco

D. C. Jackson, Tulsa Winch Group

W. E. Osborn, Alternate, Ingersoll Rand

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

M. Quinn, Alternate, Morrow Equipment

R. M. Kohner, Landmark Engineering Services

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

C. E. Lucas, The Crosby Group, Inc.

F. P. Massaro, Alternate, Bishop Lifting Products, Inc.

D. Morgan, Mission Support Alliance

C. Brewer, Alternate, Mission Support Alliance

G. L. Owens, Consultant

R. M. Parnell, Wire Rope Rigging Consultants/Industrial Training International, Inc.

J. Danielson, Alternate, Boeing

J. T. Perkins, Consultant

R. M. Cutshall, Alternate, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions

J. E. Richardson, U.S. Department of the Navy

M. M. Jaxheimer, Alternate, Navy Crane Center

D. W. Ritchie, David Ritchie Consultant, LLC

J. D. Wiethorn, Alternate, Haag Engineering Co.

J. W. Rowland III, Consultant

J. C. Ryan, Boh Brothers Construction Co.

A. R. Ruud, Alternate, Atkinson Construction

D. W. Smith, Chicago Bridge and Iron Co.

S. K. Rammelsberg, Alternate, Chicago Bridge and Iron Co.

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

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

R. G. Strain, Advanced Crane Technologies, LLC

J. Sturm, Crane’s Aerial Truck Service

P. D. Sweeney, General Dynamics, Electric Boat

B. M. Casey, Alternate, Electric Boat

B. E. Weir, Jr., Norris Brothers Co., Inc.

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

R. C. Wild, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

E. B. Stewart, Alternate, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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

A. L. Calta, Alternate, Manitowoc Crane Group

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HONORARY MEMBERS

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

J. L. Franks, Consultant

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

R. W. Parry, Consultant

P. S. Zorich, RZP International Ltd.

B30 REGULATORY AUTHORITY COUNCIL

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

W. J. Dougherty, Jr., Vice Chair, City of Philadelphia

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

2. G. Campion, DOL/OSHA

P. F. Finn, U.S. Department of Energy

C. Harris, City of Chicago, Department of Buildings

E. S. Kawa, Jr., Massachusetts Department of Public Safety

C. Lemon, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

L. C. Markett, Alternate, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries

C. R. Smith, Pennsylvania Department of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs

J. E. Richardson, Chair, Navy Crane Center

J. Bresnahan, Swisslog Logistics, Inc.

M. Felbinger, Swisslog Logistics, Inc.

1. K. Gines, Dematic North America

   B30.13 SUBCOMMITTEE PERSONNEL

   G. G. Harris, Westfalia Technologies, Inc.

   G. B. Hetherston, E. I. DuPont

   E. Nafziger, Westfalia Technologies, Inc.

   B. D. Wallace, Technology Transfer Services

   
   

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

   
   

   B30 STANDARD INTRODUCTION

   
   

   (11)

   
   

   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

   B30.23 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-Erect Tower Cranes1

   
   

   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. Construction, installation, inspection, testing, mainte- nance, and operation of equipment manufactured and

B30.21 Manually Lever-Operated Hoists

B30.22 Articulating Boom Cranes 1 This volume is currently in the development process.

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