STANDARDS PUBLICATION
STANDARDS PUBLICATION
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL REGULATION
TECHNICAL REGULATION
DOC. NO.:
DOC. NO.: QP-REG
QP-REG-Q-001
-Q-001
Revision -3
Revision -3
FACILITIES QUALITY
STANDARDS PUBLICATION
STANDARDS PUBLICATION
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL REGULATION
TECHNICAL REGULATION
DOC. NO.:
DOC. NO.: QP-REG
QP-REG-Q-001
-Q-001
REVISION 3
REVISION 3
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STANDARDS PUBLICATION
STANDARDS PUBLICATION
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL REGULATION
TECHNICAL REGULATION
DOC. NO.:
DOC. NO.: QP-REG
QP-REG-Q-001
-Q-001
REVISION 3
REVISION 3
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requirements QQAAFF//66 QQAAFF QQAA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OBJECTIVE...6 OBJECTIVE...6 SCOPE ...6 SCOPE ...6 3.0 APPLICATION...6 3.0 APPLICATION...6 3.1 T 3.1 THESEHESE REGULATIONSREGULATIONS SHALLSHALL BEBE CONSIDEREDCONSIDERED ASAS MANDATORYMANDATORY REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS APPLYINGAPPLYING TOTO ALLALL CCORPORATE ANDORPORATE AND C CONTRACTOR ONTRACTOR OWNEDOWNED ANDAND OPERATEDOPERATED ‘L‘LIFTINGIFTING EEQUIPMENTQUIPMENT’...’...6...63.2 T 3.2 THEHE R R EGULATIONS SHALLEGULATIONS SHALL BEBE IMPLEMENTEDIMPLEMENTED ONON COMPLETIONCOMPLETION OFOF THREETHREE MONTHSMONTHS GRACEGRACE PERIODPERIOD FROMFROM THETHE DATEDATE OFOF ITS ITS ISSUEISSUE. ...6. ...6
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3.4 T 3.4 THEHE R R EGULATIONS SHALLEGULATIONS SHALL ALSOALSO APPLYAPPLY TOTO USEUSE,,PURCHASEPURCHASE,,MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE ANDAND HIRINGHIRING OFOFLLIFTINGIFTING EEQUIPMENTQUIPMENT,, INCLUDING INCLUDING HHEAVYEAVY ANDANDCCRITICALRITICALLLIFTSIFTS ATAT ANYANY LOCATIONLOCATION WITHINWITHIN QP’QP’SS OPERATIONALOPERATIONAL AREASAREAS ANDAND//OR PREMISESOR PREMISES.... 66 3.5 T 3.5 THESEHESE REGULATIONSREGULATIONS SHALLSHALL BEBE IMPLEMENTEDIMPLEMENTED BYBY BUYERSBUYERS,, VENDORSVENDORS,,RECEIVERSRECEIVERS,,USERSUSERS,,CONTRACTORSCONTRACTORS ANDAND SUBCONTRACTORS SUBCONTRACTORS,,AFFILIATESAFFILIATES,,ANDAND ALLALLQP’QP’SS OPERATIONALOPERATIONAL DEPARTMENTSDEPARTMENTS,,WITHWITH CLEAR CLEAR IDENTIFICATIONIDENTIFICATION OFOF THEIR THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES,,TOTO PREVENTPREVENT THETHE USEUSE OFOF ANYANY OUTDATEDOUTDATED ANDAND//OR OR UNCERTIFIEDUNCERTIFIED ‘L‘LIFTINGIFTING EEQUIPMENTQUIPMENT’. ...6’. ...6
3.6 F 3.6 FOR OR NEWLY NEWLY PURCHASEDPURCHASED LLIFTINGIFTING EEQUIPMENTQUIPMENT, QP/C, QP/CONTRACTOR SHALLONTRACTOR SHALL ENSUREENSURE THATTHAT THETHE SSUPPLIER UPPLIER SUPPLYSUPPLY THETHE ITEMS ITEMS TOGETHER TOGETHER WITHWITH THETHE VALIDVALID CERTIFICATECERTIFICATE ISSUEDISSUED FROMFROM ONEONE OFOF QPQPAPPROVEDAPPROVED CCERTIFYINGERTIFYING INSPECTIONINSPECTION AUTHORITYAUTHORITY ((TTPPAA)).. 66 C CERTIFICATESERTIFICATES ISSUEDISSUED BYBY QP-QP-APPROVEDAPPROVED TPA’TPA’SS FROMFROM OUTSIDEOUTSIDE THETHESSTATE OFTATEOF QQATAR ATAR FOR FOR ANYANYLLIFTINGIFTING EEQUIPMENTQUIPMENT ((ININ CASE CASE OFOF DISCREPANCYDISCREPANCY), S), SHALLHALL REQUIRESREQUIRES TOTO BEBE VERIFIEDVERIFIED ANDAND ENDORSEDENDORSED FROMFROM THEIR THEIR LOCALLOCAL OFFICEOFFICE ((ATATDDOHAOHA, Q, QATAR ATAR )) PRIOR PRIOR TOTO MOBILIZATIONMOBILIZATION FOR FOR WORK WORK ININ QPQPOPERATIONALOPERATIONAL AREASAREAS...7...7
4.0 POLICY...7
4.0 POLICY...7
QP P QP POLICYOLICY ISIS TOTO PROVIDEPROVIDE ANDAND MAINTAINMAINTAIN AA SAFESAFE WORKINGWORKING ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT ATAT ALLALL OPERATIONALOPERATIONAL AREASAREAS WITHWITH CONTINUOUS CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTIMPROVEMENT ININ UTILIZINGUTILIZING LLIFTINGIFTING EEQUIPMENTQUIPMENT. ...7. ...7
4.2 I 4.2 I N N ORDER ORDER TOTO ACHIEVEACHIEVE THISTHIS PPOLICYOLICY, QP, QPSHALLSHALL CONDUCTCONDUCT PERIODICPERIODIC AUDITSAUDITS ONON ALLALLOOPERATIONALPERATIONAL AREASAREAS INCLUDINGINCLUDING AFFILIATES AFFILIATES ANDAND ALLALL CONTRACTORSCONTRACTORS TOTO ENSUREENSURE COMPLIANCECOMPLIANCE WITHWITH THESETHESE REGULATIONSREGULATIONS ANDAND APPLICABLEAPPLICABLE STANDARDSSTANDARDS. 7. 7 4.3 O 4.3 O NLY NLYCCERTIFICATESERTIFICATES IISSUEDSSUED BYBY QP AQP APPROVEDPPROVED TPATPASHALLSHALL BEBEAACCEPTABLECCEPTABLE...7...7
4.4 A 4.4 A NY NY CERTIFICATECERTIFICATE (P(PROOFROOF LLOADOAD TTESTEST/T/THOROUGHHOROUGH EEXAMINATIONXAMINATION))ISSUEDISSUED BYBY PPRIVATERIVATE COMPANIESCOMPANIES OR OR TTHIRDHIRD P PARTYARTY II NSPECTION NSPECTIONAAGENCIESGENCIES(TPI)(TPI) WHOWHO AREARE NOT NOTQP AQP APPROVEDPPROVED,, SHALLSHALL NOT NOT BEBE ACCEPTEDACCEPTED FOR FOR THETHE USEUSE OFOF SUCHSUCH EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT ATAT ANYANYQP-QP-OPERATIONALOPERATIONAL AREASAREAS,,EVENEVEN IFIF ITIT ISIS ENDORSEDENDORSED BYBYTPA...7TPA...7
4.6 T 4.6 THEHE REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS STATEDSTATED ININ THESETHESE R R EGULATIONS DOEGULATIONS DO NOT NOT ININ ANYANY WAYWAY RELIEVERELIEVE OR OR NEGATE NEGATE THETHE REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS DICTATED DICTATED BYBY SSTATETATE LLEGISLATION OR EGISLATION OR CCLASSIFICATIONLASSIFICATIONAAUTHORITIESUTHORITIES ((FOR FOR CCLASSIFIEDLASSIFIED EEQUIPMENT OR QUIPMENT OR MMARINEARINE VVESSELESSEL C CLASSIFICATIONLASSIFICATION). T). THESEHESE REGULATIONSREGULATIONS SHALLSHALL BEBE DEEMEDDEEMED ASAS NECESSAR NECESSARYY ADDITIONALADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS...7...7
5.0 DEFINITIONS...7
5.0 DEFINITIONS...7
L LIFTINGIFTING EEQUIPMENTQUIPMENT...7...7
L LIFTINGIFTING AAPPLIANCESPPLIANCES ((ALSOALSO KNOWNKNOWN ASASLLIFTINGIFTING MMACHINESACHINES)...)...7...7
5.3 L 5.3 LIFTINGIFTING TTACKLESACKLES ((ALSOALSO KNOWNKNOWN ASAS LLIFTINGIFTING AACCESSORIESCCESSORIES OR OR LLOOSEOOSE GGEARSEARS)...)...8...8 D
5.4 SUBSTANTIAL / MAJOR ALTERATION...8
5.5 R EPAIR ...8
5.6 I NSPECTION...9
5.7 THIRD PARTY I NSPECTION...9
5.8 WITNESS ...9
5.9 PERIODICI NSPECTION...9
LOAD 9 WORKING LOAD LIMIT(WLL) ...10
SAFEWORKING LOAD(SWL) ...10
PROOF LOADTEST...10
THE MINIMUM BREAKING (OR FAILURE) LOAD(MBL) ...10
FACTOR OF SAFETY (FOS) OR COEFFICIENT OF UTILIZATION OR WORKING COEFFICIENT...10
MODEFACTOR ...10
DYNAMIC FACTOR ...10
COLOUR CODING...10
EMERGENCY R EPAIR ...11
OFFSHORE ANDO NSHORELOCATIONS...11
CERTIFICATES...11
CONTRACTOR ...11
SUBCONTRACTOR ...12
SUPPLIER 12 6.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES...12
QATARI STANDARDS...18
REGULATION REQUIREMENTS... ...18
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION...18
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT PERSONNEL ...23
REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT...29
VISUAL AND THOROUGH EXAMINATION AT INTERVALS NOT EXCEEDING SIX MONTHS...44
PROCEDURE FOR CONTROL OF HEAVY ANDCRITICAL LIFTS...51
INSPECTION FREQUENCIES...54
PROOF LOADS FOR SPECIFIC LIFTING EQUIPMENT (TABLE 11)...55
REQUIREMENTS FOR PAD EYES ...56
TESTING EQUIPMENT...56
CONTRACTOR APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS...57
QUALITY ASSURANCE ...58
9.1 FOR CONTRACTORS ...58
FOR QATAR PETROLEUM / AFFILIATES...59
QUERIES...59
ACCIDENTS OR INCIDENTS...60
STANDARD TABLES...61
CAPACITY CHART FOR WIRE ROPE SLINGS – STEEL CORE...61
CAPACITY CHART FOR WIRE ROPE SLINGS – FIBRE CORE...62
CAPACITIY CHART FOR ALLOY GRADE 80 CHAIN SLINGS...62
CAPACITY CHART FOR FLAT WEBBING SLINGS (BS EN 1492-1:2000)...63
CAPACITY CHART FOR ROUND SLINGS (BS EN 1492-2:2000)...63
CAPACITIY CHART FOR ALLOY STEEL SHACKLES CONFORMING TO...63
BS 3551 & US FED SPEC RR-C-271 ...63
TABLE-5 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES)...63
CAPACITY CHART FOR EYEBOLTS THAT CONFORM TO BS 4278...64
TABLE-6 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES)...64
APPROXIMATE DENSITY OF COMMON MATERIALS...65
TABLE-7 (ALL WEIGHTS IN METRIC TONNES)...65
TABLE - 8: OFFSHORE LIFTING EQUIPMENT: FREQUENCIES FOR TESTING/INSPECTION65 12.9) TABLE – 9: ONSHORE LIFTING EQUIPMENT: FREQUENCIES FOR TESTING / INSPECTION...66
TABLE – 10: % OF MAX PULL / LINE FOR TESTING WINCHES, AND VERIFICATION OF HOISTING / BRAKE / CLUTCH AND HOLDING LOAD CAPABILITY...67
TABLE –12: DAILY OR EVERY SHIFT CHANGE CRANE CHECK LIST...70
TABLE –13: SAMPLE CRANE CERTIFICATE AND ANEEXTURE...71
12.13) TABLE 13. CONT’D...72
FORMS...73
FORM LE OR 01...73
FORM LE OR 02...74
FORM LE OR 03...75
FOREWORD
This Document has been developed by Facilities Quality Assurance Department, in consultation with the Qatar Petroleum Safety and Operational Departments (Offshore, Dukhan, Mesaieed), Maintenance, Engineering, Material control and Affiliates to achieve the principles set by QP strategy Plan for standardization. It was reviewed by QP user Departments, approved by QA Department and endorsed by QP Management for use as the Corporate Standard for Lifting Equipment.
This Document is now published for QP Departments, Affiliates, Contractors and Sub-contractors implementation. It is emphasized that this document shall be used for QP operations wherever applicable and appropriate.
This document in its present form reflects, as far as possible, the current QP requirements, taking into account known available industry practices and applicable latest National and International codes and standards. It will be revised periodically and/or when deemed necessary. It is the responsibility of the operations managers to ensure that the latest version of this document is available for reference and implementation by the concerned Departments.
The Custodian of this document is Facilities Quality Assurance Department. Therefore all comments, suggestions, interpretation, application or queries regarding these regulations shall be directed to: Manager (QA)
Facilities Quality Assurance Department Building No: 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha Tel: 4402786
Fax: 4291067 Mobile: 5544036
In addition to the above, copy shall be addressed to: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (QAF/6) Facilities Quality Assurance Department Building No: 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha
Tel: 4402495, Fax: 4291067, Mobile: 5537805
In case of accidents or incidents, all matters relating to the Lifting Equipment shall be reported to: Manager Safety & Fire (SF)
Safety Department Building No: 17
Ras Abu Aboud, Doha
Tel: 4402659, Facsimile: 4402806, Bleep: 2264920
In addition to the above, copy of Accidents or Incidents report shall be addressed to: Senior Quality Assurance Engineer (QAF/6)
Facilities Quality Assurance Department Building No: 5, Ras Abu Aboud, Doha
OBJECTIVE
1.1 The objective of these regulations is to establish, implement and verify the standard safe working practices in utilizing ‘Lifting Equipment’ at all QP Operational areas.
1.2 QP recognizes that the protection of the health and safety of its employees and contractors, and the protection and security of its assets, are an integral part of QP Business Policy and the prime responsibility of management and staff at every level.
1.3 These regulations are aimed to achieve a high level of quality and safety awareness, in all lifting operations performed within the jurisdiction of QP, its Affiliates and Contractors.
SCOPE
2.1 This document identifies and details the mandatory requirements and recommendations, for the safe utilization of all ‘Lifting Equipment’ operating in Onshore and Offshore activity areas under the jurisdiction of QP and its Affiliates, Contractors and Subcontractors within the State of Qatar.
2.2 This document identifies the Experience, Qualification and Training requirements of Lifting Equipment operators, Maintenance, Inspection and testing, Critical and Heavy Lift operation, organizational setup and Quality System for efficient use of Lifting Equipment at QP operational sites, affiliates, Contractors and Subcontractors.
3.0 APPLICATION
3.1 These regulations shall be considered as mandatory requirements applying to all Corporate and Contractor owned and operated ‘Lifting Equipment’.
3.2 The Regulations shall be implemented on completion of three months grace period from the date of its issue.
3.3 It is the mandatory requirement of these regulations that NO item of ‘Lifting Equipment shall be utilized to raise, lower, suspend or transport a load, unless a valid certificate verifying its suitability for its intended use has been issued and certified by QP Approved Certifying Authority and endorsed by QP-QA department. (Certificate shall be submitted before 12.00 noon on working day to QA Department for approval and minimum of 24 hours shall be required for processing and endorsement). In Emergency cases QAF/6 can be contacted to release the certificates for operation if a
3.4 The Regulations shall also apply to use, purchase, maintenance and hiring of Lifting Equipment, including Heavy and Critical Lifts at any location within QP’s operational areas and / or premises.
3.5 These regulations shall be implemented by buyers, vendors, receivers, users, contractors and subcontractors, affiliates, and all QP’s operational departments, with clear identification of their responsibilities, to prevent the use of any outdated and/or uncertified ‘Lifting Equipment’.
3.6 For newly purchased Lifting Equipment, QP/Contractor shall ensure that the Supplier supply the items together with the valid certificate issued from one of QP approved Certifying inspection authority (TPA).
Certificates issued by QP-approved TPA’s from outside the State of Qatar for any Lifting Equipment (in case of discrepancy), Shall requires to be verified and endorsed from their local office (at Doha, Qatar) prior to mobilization for work in QP operational areas.
4.0 POLICY
QP Policy is to provide and maintain a safe working environment at all operational areas with continuous improvement in utilizing Lifting Equipment.
4.2 In order to achieve this Policy, QP shall conduct periodic audits on all Operational areas including affiliates and all contractors to ensure compliance with these regulations and applicable standards.
4.3 Only Certificates Issued by QP Approved TPA
shallbe Acceptable
4.4 Any certificate (Proof Load Test/Thorough Examination) issued by Private companies or Third Party Inspection Agencies (TPI) who are not QP Approved, shall not be accepted for the use of such equipment at any QP-operational areas, even if it is endorsed by TPA.
4.5
Certificate of any Lifting Equipment issued by QP-approved TPA
shallbe
submitted to
QP - QA department for review and approval prior to
mobilizing to any QP operational
areas.
4.6 The requirements stated in these Regulations do not in any way relieve or negate the requirements dictated by State Legislation or Classification Authorities (for Classified Equipment or Marine Vessel Classification). These regulations shall be deemed as necessary additional requirements.
4.7 No dispensations can be given against these requirements by any party, except in an emergency, in which case the relevant Operations Manager shall grant approval in writing. The Dispensation shall be recorded using ‘Request for Waiver’ form (clause-12.3 LEOR03) or
Emergency release Note (Clause-12.2 LEOR02) as applicable. Refer clause-12 of this Regulation for Model Forms.
5.0 DEFINITIONS.
The purpose of this section is to define the general and technical terminology that is applied within the scope of this document.
Lifting Equipment
A generic term used to cover both Lifting gear and Lifting machines – ‘Lifting Equipment’ shall mean any work equipment for lifting or lowering loads and includes its attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it. It includes any lifting accessories that attach the load to the lifting machine in addition to the equipment that carries out the actual lifting function.
Lifting Appliances (also known as Lifting Machines)
Any lifting machine, driven by manual or mechanical power that is able to raise, lower or suspend loads and includes the supporting structure and all plant, equipment and gear used
in connection with such a machine, but excludes continuous mechanical handling devices (i.e. conveyors).
a). Cranes (mobile, tower, pedestal, etc.)
b) Wall / pillar cranes, derricks, swing jibs and davits
c) Runway beams, monorails, ALL pad eyes, gin poles and gin wheels
d) Winches, hoists (air and electric), crabs, telfer hoists e) Chain blocks, Tirfors, pull lifts, trolleys
f) Powered working platforms g) Elevators and Lifts
h) Forklifts, Self loader and side booms i) Lifting jacks (pneumatic or hydraulic)
5.3 Lifting Tackles (also known as Lifting Accessories or Loose Gears)
Any item used to connect a load to the lifting appliance but which is not in itself a part of the load or the appliance such as:
a) Chains and wire ropes
b) Chain, wire rope and webbing slings
c) Rings, links, hooks, shackles, eye bolts, swivels, blocks, snatch blocks d) Beam clamps and plate clamps
e) Lifting beams / spreader beams, equipment frames / skids, baskets, waste skips, toolboxes, cargo nets, containers, pallets etc.
5.4 Substantial / Major Alteration
A measure whereby either the original equipment state will not be restored or the exchange of existing parts with those of alternative size or style. The use of interchangeable parts or components is not an alteration if this has been considered within the original design and specification.
The following shall be considered ‘Substantial / Major alterations’ or any other measure not specifically detailed that affects the safe use of the appliance:
a) Increase of the safe working load or an increase in performance. b) Increase of the rated speeds.
c) Increase of the reach (outreach, lifting height, etc.) d) Alteration to safety devices.
e) Alteration to load carrying parts (Anchorages, spelter sockets, Primary structures etc) f) Alteration to driving mechanisms and controls
g) Repair or alteration, which affects strength and / or stability.
A measure whereby the original state of an appliance will be restored by rebuilding or exchanging parts or units. If essential parts with safety functions are to be rebuilt or exchanged this is considered to be a ‘ Major Repair’. This is the case particularly in respect of the exchange of the following:
a) Brakes
b) Safety gear or catching devices c) Over-speed governors
d) Load carrying parts (anchorages, open or closed smelters sockets, primary structures etc)
e) Driving mechanisms and controls
5.6 Inspection
Inspection shall mean any physical activity, related to ensuring that an item of ‘Lifting Equipment’ , in its entirely and at a given location or environment, meets the specified
design and operating standards and is safe to operate or utilize for a specified period. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as measuring, testing, recording, checking, analyzing, loading and charting, one or more characteristics of the equipment.
5.7 Third Party Inspection
Any activity related to ‘Lifting Equipment’, where it is necessary to obtain a certificate, signed by a qualified, impartial body, possessing the necessary competence, professionalism and expertise recognized by Governments and International Institutions worldwide (‘Approved Certification Authorities’) in both legislative or non-legislative environments, having professional liability and indemnity, insurance, issued for the purpose of certification.
5.8 Witness
Witness shall mean the visual inspection and appraisal by personnel of an ‘Approved Certification Authority’ , complying with the requirements of clause 5.7 and 7.1.3 E, of any operation or task relating to any item of ‘Lifting Equipment’ to ensure compliance in accordance with the ‘Standard’ requirements and to confirm and validate the results.
5.9 Periodic Inspection
Periodic Inspection shall mean, the minimum specified period, denoted in days, weeks, and months or years, between one ‘Inspection’ and a repeat or next ‘Inspection’.
Load
Means any material, personnel, or any combination of these that are lifted by the Lifting Equipment. In some circumstances, such as in the use of a mobile crane, the weight of the lifting accessories including the hook block will shall be considered as part of the load being lifted.
Working Load limit (WLL)
The maximum load or mass (As certified by manufacturer based on the mechanical properties of the item) that an item of lifting equipment is designed to sustain, i.e. raise, lower or
suspend.
Safe Working Load (SWL)
The Maximum load or mass (As certified by a competent person) that an item of lifting equipment may raise, lower or suspend under particular service conditions. It is the SWL that is marked on the item and that appears on any examination report or test records.
Proof Load Test
Deliberate application of a predetermined load in excess of Safe Working Load to assess the ability of the equipment to withstand operational requirements. This applied proof load shall never exceed the elastic limit of the item being tested.
The amount of Proof Load to be applied will vary depending upon the type of equipment, its Safe Working Load, and the applicable Standard. (Refer Clause 6 and Clause 7.6.1)
On completion of any proof load test, the ‘Lifting Equipment’ is to be fully inspected, to ensure that the structural integrity of the equipment has not been impaired.
The minimum Breaking (or failure) Load (MBL)
The minimum breaking load is the calculated load at which a sample of the item will break or fail.
Factor of safety (FOS) or Coefficient of Utilization or Working Coefficient
It is a factor, which is applied to the MBL to determine the WLL (Working load limit). It varies with the product to take account of the susceptibility to damage and considers the type of stresses the item will meet in normal use. Where the conditions of use are more severe than those considered by the product standard, the user would apply an increased FOS, so reducing the value of the SWL from that of the WLL.
Mode Factor
A factor applied by the user that takes into account the geometry of a sling assembly to obtain the maximum load that he may lift for a particular mode of use or a configuration of use.
Dynamic Factor
Dynamic factor shall mean the load factor by which the capacity of a crane is determined for ‘Offshore’ applications.
Qatar Petroleum operates a system whereby ALL ‘Lifting Equipment’ is Colour coded with a unique Colour, at six monthly intervals (Twice yearly) after inspection where applicable. This Colour is confirmed and validated by memorandum and prominent display boards. Equipment not Colour coded in accordance with the required Colour code shall not be
utilized in any QP operational areas.
Red Colour is reserved specifically for items scrapped or that are not to be used.
Contractors operating within QP operational areas shall comply with QP Colour code system as published every six (6) months by Quality Assurance Department (QA Department).
Mobile and Fixed Lifting Appliances may be prominently marked with the Date of Inspection in addition to application of the Colour code.
Emergency Repair
For the purposes of these regulations, an Emergency Repair of ‘Lifting Equipment’ shall only be considered an emergency in situations where the danger to Personnel, Assets or the Environment would be greater if the repair is not carried out.
Under no circumstances will an emergency repair be carried out without notification and approval of the Operations Manager, whose responsibility is to evaluate the situation, based on the facts. The QA Department shall be notified in such cases.
Offshore and Onshore Locations
Offshore: Shallmean the work location where any item of ‘Lifting Equipment’ is used, regardless of frequency of utilization, in a Marine environment and islands, including all Jetties or Load out Facilities (such as those at Doha, Mesaieed, Ras Laffan and Halul Island).
Onshore: Shall mean the work location where any item of ‘Lifting Equipment’ is used in a non-marine environment.
Certificates
All Original Lifting Equipment Certificates issued by a QP Approved Certifying Authority shall be a Certificate both in name, detail and format. For example – A sample Crane certificate is attached under section 12.13. For more details contact QAF/6 – QA Department. Each certificate shall contain the minimum details as specified under clause 7.1.3(C) Samples can be obtained from QA Department.
A Certificate of compliance shall not be issued where the person or equipment does not comply fully with the requirements of the ‘Standards’ or these regulations.
The entire Certificate shall be signed by the Performing Surveyor and Countersigned by appropriate authority of the Certifying Company. The certificate must be signed by the surveyor who has performed the inspection and countersigned by the company nominated persons. Computer generated or Rubber stamped signatures is not allowed on the certificates.
Certificates not conforming to the above requirements shall be rejected.
An Organization or Entity providing Products and / or Services to Qatar Petroleum or its Affiliates.
Subcontractor
An Organization or Entity providing Products and / or Services to the Contractor.
Supplier
An Organization or Entity manufacturing and / or selling Products and / or Services to Qatar Petroleum or to the Contractor.
6.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES
a) Use of the word ‘Standard’ in these Regulations shall mean an all - inclusive term
denoting rules, conditions or requirements, specifications, recommended practices, procedures, guidelines, philosophies and manufacturers datasheets/specifications.
b) Reference in these regulations to a standard unless inconsistent with the context or
subject matter, is a reference to the latest edition of that Document, issued by the applicable authority or organization.
c) Should a conflict between any two standards arise, the most stringent requirements will apply, unless specifically dispensated for by the Safety, Quality and Environment Department in writing.
d) The Standards detailed below specify the minimum design, manufacture, installation, operation and inspection requirements acceptable to the Qatar Petroleum, against identified items of Lifting Equipment.
e) In addition to the listed standards, the manufacturers technical literature applicable to
the Equipment shall also be readily available.
f) It is highlighted that QP utilizes and operates the METRIC weights and measurements system. Where ‘Lifting Equipment’ is supplied with IMPERIAL weight and measurement calculations for charts and tables, these weights and measurements shall be highlighted and, in addition, conversion tables and charts shall be supplied with calculated METRIC weights and measurements in accordance with the requirements of British Standard BS 350 - Conversion factors and Tables.
g) Inspection and Proof Load Testing of few Lifting Equipment frequency has been changed to meet the QP – Offshore Safety requirement.
h) It is the responsibility of the concerned QP Department and the Contractor to ensure that these Regulations and relevant standards detailed below are available at the work site and the department conducting the operation. Furthermore it is the responsibility of the respective operations management to ensure that the ‘Lifting Equipment Personnel’ are aware of the requirements of the ‘Standards’ and any amendments that may be issued from time to time.
Following are the list of Standards:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME A17-2 Inspectors Manual for Elevators and Escalators. ASME A17-3 Safety Code for Existing Elevators and Escalators.
ASME B30-2: 2001 Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top running bridge, single or multiple girder, top running trolley hoists)
ASME B30-3 Construction Tower Cranes.
ASME B30-4: 2003 Portal, Tower and Pedestal Cranes. ASME B30-5: 2000 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes. ASME B30-6: 2003 Cranes - Derricks.
ASME B30-7: 2001 Base mounted drum hoists. ASME B30-8: 1999
Addenda A: 2002
Floating cranes and Floating derricks ASME B30-14 Side Boom Tractors.
ASME B30-16 Overhead Hoists (Under hung).
ASME B30-17 Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running bridge)
ASME B30-18 Stacker Cranes (Top or Under running Bridge, Multi-Girder) ASME B30-21: 1999 Manual lever operated hoists.
ASME B30-9: 1999
with ADDENDA
2000
Alloy steel chain slings / wire rope slings / metal mesh slings / synthetic webbing slings / synthetic round slings.
ASME B30.10: 1999 Eye hook / Clevis hook / Grab hooks / Foundry hooks / sorting hook / choker hooks / shank hooks.
ASME B 30.5 Portal, Pillar & Tower Cranes
US-FED.SPEC-RR-C-271C
Specification for Alloy steel Shackles ILO Standard Shackles Proof load test requirements
American Petroleum Institute
API SPEC-2C: 1995 Specifications for Offshore Cranes
API RP 2D Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes.
API 4G Maintenance and Use of Drilling and Well Servicing Structures.
API RP Spec 8A Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment. (17th Edition) API RP 8B Hoisting Tool Inspection and Maintenance / Repair Procedures. API Spec 8C Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment. (PSL 1 and PSL
2)-3rdedition.
API Spec 9A: 1995 Specification for Wire Ropes.
API RP 9B Application, Care and Use of Wire Rope for Oilfield Service.
British Standards Institute
BS 466: 1984 Power Driven Overhead Traveling Cranes, Semi-Goliath and Goliath Cranes for general use.
BS 7212: 1989 Code of practice for safe use of construction Hoists. BS 2452 High Pedestal or Portal Jib Cranes.
BS 2573-1: 1983 Rules for Design of Cranes -Part 1: Classification, stress calculations and design criteria for structures.
BS 2853: 1957 The Design and Testing of Steel Overhead Runway Beam. BS 3701: 1964 Hand Operated Plate Sided Winches.
BS 3726: 1978 Counterbalanced Lift Trucks. Stability and Basic Tests. BS 4436: 1978 Reach and Straddle Fork Lift Trucks. Stability Tests. BS 4898: 1973 Specification for Chain Lever Hoists.
BS 3243: 1990 Specification for Hand operated chain blocks
BS ISO 2330:2002 Fork Lift truck fork Arms–Technical characteristics and testing BS 5777: 1979 Methods of Test for Verification of Stability of Pallet Stackers
and High Lift Platform Trucks.
BS 5778: 1979 Methods of Test for Verification of Stability of Industrial Trucks Operating, Special Conditions-Stacking with Mast Tilted
forward.
BS 7121 Part 1: 1989 Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes - General.
BS 7121 part 2: 2003 Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes – Inspection, testing and examination.
BS 7121 part 3: 2000 Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes – Mobile cranes. BS 7121 part 4: 1997 Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes – Lorry Loaders.
BS 7121 part 5: 1997 Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes – Tower cranes. BS7121part 11: 1999 Code of Practice for Safe use of Cranes – Offshore cranes. BS EN 1495: 1998 Lifting platforms – Mast climbing working platforms.
BS EN 280: 2001 Mobile elevating work platforms – Design calculation – stability criteria – safety examinations and tests.
BS 7262: 1990 Automatic Safe Load Indicators.
BS MA41 General Purpose Davits up to 2 Ton Capacity BS MA 55: 1975 Ship’s Deck machinery – Life boat winches BS MA 73: 1978 Jib cranes – Ship mounted type
BS 7333: 1990 Slewing Jib cranes
BS EN ISO 376:2002 Calibration of force proving instruments used for the verification of Uni-axial testing machines.
BS EN 1570: 1999 Code of practice for scissors Lifts. BS EN 1493: 1998 Vehicle Lifts
BS EN 1494: 2000 Mobile or movable jacks and associated lifting equipment BS 5655-6: 2002 Lifts and service lifts – Code of practice for selection and
installation.
BS 7255: 2001 Code of practice for safe working on lifts.
BS EN 81 Part1:1998 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Part1: Electric lifts – Supersedes Bs 5655 Part1: 1986(R)
BS EN 81 Part2:1998 Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts – Part2: Hydraulic lifts – Supersedes Bs 5655 Part2: 1988(R)
BS 302 Part 1: 1987 Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for general requirement.
BS 302 Part 2: 1987 Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for wire ropes for general purpose.
BS 302 Part 3: 1987 Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for Zinc coated wire ropes for use in Ships.
BS 302 Part 4: 1987 Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for wire ropes for lifts. BS 302 Part 5: 1987 Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for wire ropes for
hauling purposes.
BS 302 Part 6: 1987 Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for wire ropes for mine hoisting.
BS 302 Part 7: 1989 Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for large diameter wire ropes for general purposes.
BS 302 Part 8: 1987 Stranded Steel Wire Ropes – Specification for higher breaking load wire ropes.
Lifting Purposes.
BS 6210: 1983 Code of practice for the safe of Wire Rope Slings for General Lifting Purposes.
BS EN 1491-1: 2000 Flat woven webbing slings, made of man-made fibres, for general purpose use
BS EN 1491-2: 2000 Round slings, made of man-made fibres, for general purpose use BS EN 1677-1:2000 Forged steel lifting components for slings – Grade 8.
BS EN 1677-2: 2000 Forged steel lifting hooks with latch for slings – Grade 8. BS EN 1677-4: 2000 Links & Rings for use with slings – Grade 8.
BS EN 1677-5: 2001 Forged steel lifting hooks with latch for slings – Grade 4. BS EN 1677-6: 2001 Links & Rings for use with slings – Grade 4.
BS EN 818-1: 1996 Short link chain for lifting purposes-General conditions of Acceptance
BS EN 818-2: 1997 Short link chain of medium tolerance chain slings for lifting purposes – Grade 8
BS EN 818-3: 1999 Short link chain of medium tolerance chain slings for lifting purposes – Grade 4
BS EN 818-4: 1997 Short link chain for chain slings for lifting purposes – Grade 8. BS EN 818-5: 1999 Short link chain for chain slings for lifting purposes – Grade 4. BS 3551:1962 Specification for Alloy steel shackles.
BS 3032:1958 Specification for higher tensile steel shackles.
BS 4018: 1966 Specification for heavy duty Pulley Blocks for Use with Wire Rope for a Maximum Lift of 20 Tons in Combination.
BS 4536: 1970 Specification for heavy duty Pulley Blocks for Use with Wire Rope.
BS 4278: 1984 Eyebolts for General Lifting Purposes.
BS 4429: 1987 Rigging Screws and Turnbuckles for General Engineering, Lifting Purposes and Pipe Hanger Appliances.
BS 6756: 1986 Specification for Fibre Rope Cargo nets
BS EN 12079: 1999 Offshore Container-Design, construction, testing, inspection and marking.
BS EN 360: 2002 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls from a Height-Retractable type fall arrestors.
BS EN 361: 2002 Personal Protective Equipment Against Falls from a Height-Full body harness.
CMAA 70 Specification for Electric Overhead Traveling Cranes. CMAA 74 Specification for Top Running and Under Running Single
Girder Electric Overhead traveling Cranes.
Deutsches Institute Fur Normung
DIN 15030 Lifting Equipment: Acceptance Testing of Crane Installations Principles.
International Maritime Organization
IMO – 811E Code for the Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units.
International Organization for Standards
ISO 509 Principal Dimensions of Pallet Trucks. ISO 4190-1 Lifts Installation
ISO9000-Series Quality Management and Quality Assurance Standards. ISO - 10011 Auditing Guidance.
ISO 4190-2 Passenger Lifts and Service Lifts. ISO 4190-3 Passenger Lift Installations.
ISO 4190-5,6 Lifts and Service Lifts.
ISO 7465 Passenger Lifts and Service Lifts - Guide Rails for Lifts and Counterweights - T - Type.
BS ISO4308-1: 2003 Cranes and Lifting appliances – Selection of Wire Ropes general.
ISO 4309 Cranes – Wire rope – Code of practice for Examination and discard
ISO 7592 Calibrated Round Steel Link Lifting Chains - Guidelines to Proper Use and Maintenance.
ISO 7593 Chain Slings Assembled by Methods other than Welding -Grade T (8).
Power Crane and Shovel Association
PCSA STD No. 4 Mobile Power Crane and Excavator and Hydraulic Crane Standards.
SAE - J743 Lift Capacity Calculation and Test Procedure Pipe layer and Side Boom Tractor Mounted.
SAE - J987 Rope Supported Lattice Type Boom Crane Structures -Methods of Test.
The Offshore & Onshore Installations Regulations
LOLER: 1998 Lifting operation and lifting equipment regulation
QP-REG-Q001 (Rev3) Qatar petroleum Lifting Equipment technical regulation
Safety of Life at Sea Convention, Protocols and Amendments (SOLAS)
United Kingdom Health & Safety Executive
Guidance Note GS39 Training of Crane Drivers and Slingers.
QATARI STANDARDS
GS 255 (1996) Electric lifts for passengers or goods- Part7: Periodic inspections and tests.
GS 254 (1996) Electric lifts for passengers or goods - Part 6: Acceptance, inspection and tests after installation in buildings.
GS 80 (1988) Industrial Health And Safety Regulations - Equipment - Powered platforms and Vehicle - Mounted work platform
REGULATION REQUIREMENTS
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR IMPLEMENTATION General
Proper Implementation of these Regulations depends upon the contribution of various departments of QP and Agencies such as Contractors, Third Party Certification Authorities. Brief descriptions of the responsibilities are outlined below.
Qatar Petroleum Q.A Department
QA Department shall ensure the following:
• Custodian of this Document has the overall responsibility to control, issue, distribute and
revise the Document as necessary.
• Appropriate resources for the implementation of the regulation such as approved Third
Parties and approved TPA Trainers are available.
• Act in an advisory role for the implementation of the Regulation to all QP Department.
and Contractors including Awareness Training,
• Monitor the performance of Contractors, Third Party Authorities and Lifting Equipment
suppliers through audits.
• Coordination between QP Departments for inspection and testing of Lifting Equipment.
• Arrange Audits on QP Departments, Contractors and Third Party Authorities to ensure
implementation of the Regulations.
Department/ Line Managers
Shall ensure the following,
• The Regulations are implemented by all concerned within the Dept. through a nominated
Focal Point.
• Corrective Actions are taken on any Non-conformity related to Lifting Equipment and
Personnel, based upon one of the following:
Periodic Inspection and Test Reports issued by Corporation’s Third Party Authorities
Defects noticed through routine in - house Inspections and Maintenance
Audit reports issued by Corporation’s Internal Auditors
• The Contractors / Sub-Contractors providing service to QP Dept. fully comply with these
Regulations.
• Liaison with Corporate training dept. for arranging training to their Lifting Equipment
Operators and Riggers.
Safety Department
Safety Department will carry out random checks on Lifting Equipment and Personnel to ensure that uncertified, out of date, and unidentified lifting equipment are not in use. Any such equipment shall be immediately removed from service and quarantined, until the
discrepancies noted are rectified by the End User / Contractor. This shall be ensured through the following:
• Verification of the Contractor’s Equipment and Personnel against the supplied
Documents, prior to mobilization on QP sites.
• Onsite surveys on QP and Contractors Lifting Operations
• Monitoring the Safety of Heavy and Critical Lifting Operations
QP Material Department
• Material department shall specify the approved TPA certification requirements in
purchase order documents for the purchase of any Lifting Equipment.
• Ensure that Supplier is delivering Lifting Equipment to QP-MTO-R&D section along
with QP approved Third Party Authority certificate.
• For any Lifting Appliance purchases (such as Crane, forklift, Man lift, Lorry Loader etc.)
, QP’s Material department shall specify the QP Lifting Equipment Regulation requirements to the Manufacturer/Supplier.
Contractor
Shallensure the following:
• The Regulations are implemented and followed by all concerned employees through a
nominated Focal Point.
• Corrective Actions are taken on any Non-conformity related to Lifting Equipment and
Personnel, based upon one of the following:
Periodic Inspections and Test Reports by Corporation approved Third Party Authorities
Defects noticed through routine in house Inspections and Maintenance
Audit reports issued by Corporation’s Auditors / Company’s Internal Audits
• The Sub-Contractors working with them are complying with the Regulations.
• Approval requirements as specified under Clause-8.0 are complied with prior to
Contractor / Sub-Contractor commencing any Lifting Operations on QP Sites.
Third Party Authorities Contractor
QP only accepts Certificates of Lifting Equipment and Personnel issued by QP’s approved Third Party Certification Authorities as listed under Clause 7.1.3 E.
• Third Party Certification Authorities shall ensure that no Lifting Equipment is certified
unless it meets the requirements of the applicable Standard or QP’s Lifting Equipment Regulations or manufacturer’s technical document.
• For Equipment not meeting the requirements of the applicable Standards and these
Regulations, a Defect Report shall be issued, indicating the reasons for rejection.
• Third Party Certification Authorities engaged in issuing the Certificates of Competency
to Lifting Equipment Personnel shall ensure that such Certificates are not issued unless the person has undergone the minimum training as specified by these Regulations.
Qualification Requirements:
1) Surveyors (Competent Person) performing the Certification activity shall meet the
following minimum Technical Qualifications:
• Certified by Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (Lifting Gear General &
Lifting machines power) or an approved equivalent Engineering Qualification.
• Minimum of 10 Years experience in lifting equipment in the Oil and Gas Industry
(Onshore & Offshore) of which atleast 3 years experience in inspection and certification activity in Gulf countries.
• Familiar with International Lifting Equipment Standards and Codes for performing
inspection and Certification.
• Authorized by the Company for performing Certification Services.
• CV’s of the QP approved Certifying Authority Surveyors (Who are employed locally)
shall be submitted to QP- QA Dept. for approval
2) Trainer performing the training activity shall meet the following minimum Qualifications.
• Approved as a trainer from any of the internationally recognized training institutes or
equivalent Engineering Qualifications with the background of teaching experience related to lifting equipment.
• Minimum 10 years of experience related to Lifting Equipment Training such as crane
& forklift operator training and riggers training.
• Familiar with International Lifting Equipment Standards and Codes for Inspection
and Certification.
• Authorized by the Company for performing Training Services.
• CV’s of the Trainers shall be submitted to QP- QA Dept. for approval.
Certification Details
Certificates issued by QP approved Third Party Certification Authorities for any Lifting Equipment shall have, but not be limited to the following:
• Owners Name and Address
• Manufacturer or Supplier name and address.
• The address of the premises at which the examination was made. • Name and Address of the Company issuing / endorsing the Certificate
• Unique Identification Number of the Certificate
• Unique Identification Numbers, brief description and Safe Working Load of the
equipment
• Any reservations or restrictions on the use or Maximum Capacity of the equipment
• For Cranes, the Maximum Capacity and Capacity at the existing / as rigged
Configuration, Type of SLI, size of the wire rope, number of falls, Clutch & Brake holding capacity, Slewing details, Boom Structure etc.
• Type of Examination and Date of Examination • The due date of next thorough Examination • The due date of next proof load test if applicable • Applicable Reference Standard / Code
• Details of any major Repairs / Alterations carried out on the equipment • Details of Inspection / Tests previously performed including any NDE • Name and Signature of the performing Surveyor
• Name, Signature, and Designation of the countersigning authority • Clearly defined Liability Clause of the Certifying Company.
• Measuring units (for Loads/Weights) shall be either in Kilograms or pounds. The
operator should be familiar with the conversion between pounds and kg before lifting.
CERTIFICATES ISSUED BY THIRD PARTY AUTHORITIES THAT FAIL TO GIVE ANY OF THE ABOVE DETAILS, WILL BE LIABLE TO REJECTION BY QP.
Certification of Lifting Equipment Personnel
Certificates issued by the Certification Authorities or Training Institutes for any Lifting Equipment Personnel shall have the following minimum details
• The name and address of the Certifying Authority and Training Institute. • The name and address of the employer
• Unique identified certificate number and issue date.
• Name and Photograph of the Person who has undergone and passed the training.
• The certifying Authority Stamp shall be on the photograph
• Validity of the certificate and Course duration • Signature of Certifying Authority and Trainer
• Identity Cards issued by the Training Institute Shall be endorsed by QP Approved
certification Authority
Approved Certification Authorities
1) Any reference in this document to the Certification, Verification or Inspection of any item of
‘Lifting Equipment’ , shall mean the issue of such document, by one of the Seven (7) QP approved companies detailed below:
• Bureau Veritas (BV)
• Det Norske Veritas (DNV) • Lloyds Register (LR)
• Germanischer Lloyds (GL)
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) • Velosi Certification - Class NK.
• TUV Suddeutschland
2) Any item of ‘Lifting Equipment’, not holding a valid certificate, shall not be utilized in any
QP operational area. Original or approved copy of valid certificate must be available at the Site where ‘Lifting Equipment’ is in use.
3) In all cases the Corporation reserves the right to remove or ‘Black list’ any ‘Approved Certification Authority’, for whatever period necessary, that it considers lacks the required competence or professionalism necessary to adequately perform the duties detailed in this regulation.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT PERSONNEL SITE SUPERVISOR / RIGGING SUPERVISOR
A) Minimum Physical and Educational Qualifications
AllSite supervisors shall:
• Be atleast 35 years of age and above .
• Be Educated to a minimum qualification of Higher secondary school certificate or HNC
or equivalent qualification.
• Have experience of not less than 10 years in the same area of application.
• Have had adequate training and experience and be competent to act as an appointed
person or focal point nominated by management to be in overall control of the lifting operations.
• Have a good command of the English language for effective communication.
• Have strong administrative and supervisory skills to schedule, monitor and control the
Lifting equipment personnel and lifting operations.
• Note: Third party certifying authorities shall verify the above requirements before
approving the candidates as a Rigging supervisor / Site supervisor.
B) Training and Certification Requirements.
• All Lifting operation shall be carried out by a person holding a valid certificate of
competence issued by QP approved Certification Authority, in accordance with the relevant ‘Standard’ and these Regulations.
• Certificates of Competency issued without the evidence of appropriate training shall be
liable to rejection by QP. The Validity of the Certificates shall not in any case exceed Three Years.
• All Certified and Authorized Rigging supervisors shall hold a laminated identification
card with photograph, detailing qualifications and limitations of use if any.
• QP has the authority and can demand removal of a Rigging supervisor where
incompetence or negligence is proven at any time during an operation. (Minimum training 3 days for fresh hands and 2 days for the refreshers)
C) Responsibilities and duties
The Rigging supervisor is responsible for the following:
• Assessment of the lifting operation to provide such planning, selection of cranes, lifting
gear and equipment, instruction and supervision as is necessary for the task to be undertaken safely.
• Ensure that Accurate weights, radii, heights etc are established
• Ensure that the ground is made suitable for taking up the loads to be imposed.
• Ensure that suitable access is provided to the site and any area required for erection and
dismantling the crane.
• All hazards such as services (gas, water, electricity etc.) above or below ground are
identified and suitable precautions are taken.
• Ensure that adequate inspection and maintenance of the equipment has been carried out. • Ensure that there is an effective procedure for reporting defects and incidents and taking
any necessary corrective action.
• Responsibility for the organization and control of the lifting operation .
CRANE OPERATOR
A) Minimum Physical Qualifications.
All Crane Operators shall:
• Be atleast 21 years of age and above .
• Be Capable of reading and understanding the English language sufficient for the safe
operation of the Crane.
• Be Physically fit with regard to eyesight, hearing, reflexes and ability to operate the
Crane
• Undergo medical examination at intervals of not exceeding three years.
Note: Third party certifying authorities shall verify the above requirements before approving the candidates as a crane operator.
B) Training and Certification Requirements
• All cranes shall be driven or operated by a person holding a valid certificate of
competence issued by QP approved Certification Authority, in accordance with the relevant ‘Standard’ and these Regulations.
• All certified and authorized crane operators are obliged to use only equipment for which
they have received training/instructions and to use it in the manner in which they have been trained.
• Certificates of Competency issued without the evidence of appropriate training shall be
liable to rejection by QP. The Validity of the Certificates shall not in any case exceed Three Years.
• All Certified and Authorized Crane Operators shall hold a laminated identification card
with photograph, detailing qualifications and limitations of use if any.
Crane Operator Certificates of Competence shall fall into two categories, namely:
Offshore Crane Operator Certificate.
Onshore Crane Operator Certificate.
• An Onshore Crane Operator shall not operate an Offshore Crane, unless the operator is
qualified to do so.
• QP has the authority and can demand removal of a Crane Operator where incompetence
or negligence is proven at any time during an operation. (Minimum training 3 days for fresh hands and 2 days for the refreshers)
C) Responsibilities and Duties
• The Crane Operator shall be responsible for correct operation of the Crane as per
manufacturers instructions. The Crane Operator shall ensure that the crane is functioning correctly and is properly maintained each and every time that the crane is operated. This does not in any way alleviate the responsibility of the management or owners of the Crane, in ensuring that the Crane meets the requirements of this Regulation or the appropriate standards.
• The Crane Operator shall be responsible for setting the crane level prior to lifting and
checking that it remains level throughout the operation.
• For establishing which signaling system is to be used and following instructions from
only one signaller at a time.
• Stopping operations if given any instructions that would take the crane outside its
permitted duties.
• Informing the supervisor of any problems that arise which would affect the lifting
operation.
• The Crane Operator should record the daily checks, maintenance and comments relating
to the crane’s operation in the Log Book for the Crane. The Crane Operator shall know the weight of the load prior to start of lift. No load is to be lifted where the weight is unknown.
• A Crane Operator shall not leave the Crane unattended while a Load is suspended from the
Crane hook.
• Where Operations involve the use of ‘Lifting Equipment’ in proximity to overhead
power lines, it is the responsibility of the Crane Operator to ensure that it is safe to do so. The Crane Operator shall ensure that the equipment is operated in such a manner that NO item of ‘Lifting Equipment’ is within 20 meters proximity of any live overhead power line.
• The Crane Operator shall perform minimum checks (As applicable for Onshore and/or
Offshore) at the start of a Working Shift.
(A daily check list based upon the Manufacturer’s Handbook to be developed for each crane or the sample check list on Table – 12 to be used)
RIGGER
A) Minimum Physical Qualifications
All Riggers shall be:
• Minimum 21 years of age or above
• Capable of reading and understanding the English language sufficient for the fulfillment
of their function in a safe manner
• Physically fit with regard to eyesight, hearing, reflexes and ability to handle lifting gear
and equipment. A person with any Physical disability cannot work as a Rigger
B) Training and Certification Requirements
• All Riggers shall hold a valid certificate of competence issued by QP approved
Certification Authority or an internationally recognized body, acceptable by TPA, in accordance with the relevant ‘Standard’ and these Regulations.
• Certificates of Competency issued without evidence of appropriate training shall be liable
to rejection by QP. The Validity of the Certificates shall not in any case exceed Three Years. Marine Divers and crew who are handling lifting equipment should undergo riggers training.
• All Certified and Authorized Riggers shall be issued with a laminated identification card
with photograph, detailing qualifications and limitations.
• All Roustabouts engaged on drilling rigs or platforms shall have a valid Riggers certificate
of competence.
• QP may demand the removal of a rigger where incompetence or negligence is proven at
any time during an operation. (Minimum 3 days training for fresh candidates and 2 days training for refresher)
C) Responsibilities and Duties
It is the Rigger’s responsibility to ensure that the ‘Lifting Tackle’ is functioning correctly and is safe to use, properly maintained, and all maintenance activities are registered and documented. This does not in any way alleviate the responsibility of the management or owners of the ‘Lifting Tackle’ , in ensuring that the ‘Lifting Tackle’ meets the requirements of these Regulations and the appropriate standards.
All Riggers shall,
• Ensure that both the Rigger and Crane Operator is familiar with the Method of Signaling
to be used
• Always use clear and distinct signals (either by Hand or by Radio) to control lifting
operations. In poor light conditions ALL hand signals shall be exaggerated
• Be aware of the wind speed and direction
• Ensure that NO load is to be lifted where the weight is not stated or unknown • Be familiar with the lifting capabilities of the crane.
• Check that the lifting equipment being used is in good condition, certified for use,
correctly Colour coded, and of sufficient capacity to carry out the lift
• Ensure Taglines are always attached to loads that are likely to swing
• Be aware of any obstructions within the crane radius and working area
• Check that the area around the load to be lifted is clear and that the load is not attached to
the floor, transportation cradle or adjacent equipment.
• Ensure that escape route is identified.
• No personnel are below the load whilst lifting is in progress.
• Ensure all hands are free of lifting tackle and stand clear before the load strain is taken. • Clearly indicate to the Crane Operator where the load has to be moved / placed and,
where possible, he should follow each load to its destination.
• Warn other personnel in the area of the movement of the load.
• Observe & note other activities within the crane’s operating area to avoid the
development of any unforeseen hazards.
• When lifting a load, stop the load just clear of the ground to check security and balance of
the load, and check the proper function of the crane’s hoist brakes.
• Stop the lifting operation if anything out of the ordinary occurs and check that it is safe to
continue the Operation.
• Solely direct the lifting and loading activities and operations.
• Use Hand Signals in accordance with the recommendations of British Standard BS7121
Part 1- Safe Use of Cranes.
FORKLIFT OPERATORS
A) Minimum Physical Qualifications
All Forklift Operators shall be:
• Capable of reading and understanding the English language sufficient for the fulfillment
of their function in a safe manner
• Physically fit with regard to eyesight, hearing, reflexes and ability to operate the forklift
B) Training and Certification Requirements
• All Forklift Operators shall have a Valid Qatari driving license (Grade-2)
• No person shall work as a Forklift Operator unless he holds a valid certificate of
competence issued by QP approved Certification Authority, in accordance with the relevant ‘ Standard’ and these Regulations.
• All certified and authorized forklift operators are obliged to use only equipment for which
they have received training/instructions and to use it in the manner in which they have been trained.
• Certificates of Competency issued without the evidence of appropriate training shall be
liable to rejection by the Corporation. The Validity of the Certificates shall not in any case exceed Three Years.
• All Certified and Authorized Forklift Operators shall be issued with a laminated
identification card, with photograph, detailing the qualifications and the limitations.
• QP may demand the removal of a Forklift Operator where incompetence or negligence is
proven, at any time during an operation. (Minimum 3 days for fresh candidates and 2 days training for refresher)
C) Responsibilities and Duties.
Forklift Operators shall be responsible for ensuring that the Forklift is functioning correctly and properly maintained each and every time the Forklift is operated. This does not in any way alleviate the responsibility of the management or owners of the ‘ Lifting
Equipment’ in ensuring that the ‘ Lifting Equipment’ meets the requirements of this Regulation or the appropriate ‘ Standards’.
AllForklift Operators shall:
• Stop the Lifting Operation if anything out of the ordinary occurs and check that it is safe
to continue operation.
• When lifting a load, stop the load just clear of the ground, to check security and balance
of the load, and check the function of the lifting brakes.
• Observe & note other activities within the load operating area to avoid the development
of any unforeseen hazards.
• Warn other personnel in the area of the movement of the load.
• Check that the area around the load to be lifted is clear and that the load is not attached to
transportation cradle or adjacent equipment.
• Check that the forklift being used is in good condition and certified for use. • No load is to be lifted where the weight is not stated or unknown.
• Ensure that all equipment controls function correctly.
• Load should not block vision of forklift operation. If unavoidable, safety-watch to be
provided during period of load lift and transfer.
REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT LIFTING APPLIANCE
a) All ‘Lifting Appliances’ shall be constructed, installed, tested, operated and
maintained in accordance with the specified standards and as specified in these regulations.
b) No ‘Lifting Appliance’ shall be used unless QP approved certifying authority has issued a certificate, verifying its design suitability for its intended use in a specified environment.
c) All Lifting Appliances shall be assigned unique identification numbers and marked
with certified Safe Working Load. In addition all items shall be ‘colour coded’, in accordance with QP Colour coding scheme, which is applicable at the time of utilization. The contractor shall ensure that the equipment bears the current colour coding according to the period specified in the QP Colour coding Schedule.
d) Comprehensive Register of Lifting Equipment detailing following minimum information should be developed for monitoring periodic Inspection requirements.
Equip ID No. Brief Description of Equipment SWL Date of Proof Load Test
Due Date of next Proof Load Test
Date of Inspection
Due Date of next
Inspection
e) Maintenance Supervisor will be the focal point when equipment arrives on site. He may nominate other personnel for this job.
f) No ‘ Lifting Appliance’ shall undergo alterations to components or parts that affect
its structural integrity or load bearing capacity without the written approval of an approved certifying authority or from the Original equipment manufacturer.
g) When ‘Lifting Appliance’ has undergone repairs that affect the load bearing parts or
replacement of parts or components that affect the structural integrity, the “Lifting Appliance” shall be re-inspected and certified by QP Approved certifying authority.
h) Safety devices that affect the integrity of a ‘Lifting Appliance’ shall not be altered
without the written approval of an approved certifying authority or the Original equipment manufacturers.
i) Where a ‘Lifting Appliance’ has suffered major damage, or accident the appliance
shall not be repaired without a written repair procedure from the original equipment manufacturer , and shall be retested after the repairs by an approved QP certifying authority to verify the equipment structural integrity.
j) Any ‘Lifting Appliance’, that has been newly installed or relocated, shall undergo
approval by certifying authority and commissioning tests shall be performed before being used.
k) A complete manufacturer’s Maintenance and Operating Manual for ‘Lifting Appliance’ shall be available for reference to the Operator and maintenance personnel at
site/location. The ‘Lifting Appliance’ shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the procedures set out in their relevant handbook and manuals.
l) Maintenance activities carried out on the Appliance should be recorded in the Log Book for the Equipment.
m) No item of ‘Lifting Equipment’ shall be utilized in a location or place where it is impractical to maintain safe clearance.
n) All Cranes permanently installed in a location that has slewing limitations or crane
boom restrictions (i.e. Jack up rigs or barges) due to structural design (i.e. legs), shall be fitted with an approved and maintained limiting device, in accordance with the relevant ‘Standards’.
o) A current copy of the applicable ‘Standard’ as detailed in these Regulations, should
at all times be available for reference to personnel utilizing lifting Equipment.
p) All hazardous moving parts on any item of ‘Lifting Equipment’ shall be designed
and constructed in such a manner that adequate safety protection to personnel is provided.
q) Where the stability of any ‘Lifting Equipment’ is achieved by weights or ballast they
shall be adequate and suitable for the required task, and shall be placed in accordance with a ‘Certification Authorities’ approved ballast diagram. They shall be firmly secured to prevent accidental displacement.
r) Third Party Authority shall carry out tests on all cranes and witness 100 % SWL test on yearly basis (as per Table – 10) and clearly highlight the condition of brakes & clutches legibly in the certificate.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CRANES. A) General
All Cranes Shall :
• Have a hoisting limit device that when actuated, stops the hoisting motion and applies the
brake on the hoisting winch automatically.
• Have luffing limit device that when actuated, stops the luffing motion and applies the
brake on the luffing winch automatically, and that are so arranged as to prevent by- passing of these devices in the normal operation of the crane.
• All crane operating levers and switches shall be identified and marked. All markings shall
be in English or internationally agreed symbols.
• Have engine stop systems that operate in a manner such that the engine comes to rest with
minimum delay.
• Have Temperature sensing devices (that may be of audio visual type) or equivalent
safeguards to give adequate protection to the prime mover and associated equipment.
• Have an emergency stop with manual re-set capability.
• Have Motion control levers that return to neutral with a minimum delay upon release
-this does not apply to engine throttle lever.
• Have adequate Fire extinguishers of a QP approved size and type.
• Have All pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical connections clearly tagged/marked,
corresponding to the markings on the crane circuit drawings.
• Have an emergency escape route for personnel.
• Have safety latches that automatically close, fitted to all integral crane hooks.
• Have a suitable Operating Cab that adequately protects the Crane operator and controls
from the elements (weather), is adequately cooled (if possible) / ventilated and provides a clear and unrestricted view of all operations associated with the Crane.
• Have the Safe Working Load of the hook block prominently marked and highlighted on
the hook.
• Where the design of the crane is intended for SWL loads of greater than five (5) Tonne,
have a calibrated automatic Safe Working Load Indicator fitted and a Legible Metric Crane Capacity Chart, prominently displayed.
• Have outriggers and hooks clearly marked with a red and white chevron pattern. • Have crane hooks (for Mobile Cranes) secured to ensure no swinging occurs in transit • Maintenance and repair log book for each Crane to be maintained.
• Audible and visual alarms to be installed in onshore cranes that should sounds
continuously when the crane slewing is set on.
• Audible and visual alarm shall be fitted on crawler cranes while traveling forward and
reverse.
B) Special Restrictions
• No Crane shall be utilized for any operation other than that which it was designed to
perform.
• No person shall be supported by a crane except in an approved Workbasket or Personnel
Transfer Net.
• All Cranes utilized at jetties for handling loads shall have a legible Metric load chart that
has been calculated in accordance with the Dynamic Factor (load factor) of 1.35 or as recommended by the crane manufacturer permanently fixed in the crane operators cabin.
• When a crane is being operated, hand signal communication between the Rigger and the
Crane Operator shall be conducted and be in accordance with the ‘Standard’ hand signal requirements, except that voice communication, by radio or telephone, between those persons, as an alternative is permitted.