Volume § Namber TT TECHNICAL NEWS” LOAD CONTROL ‘A non-injury accident recently occurred, anid WRRC was asked to investigate and deliver a report of findings conceming the circum stances. A pipe (3° walls, 72,000 Ibs.) was being placed into position on a gas refinery unit. The crew was told to oveRLoaD ! use three synthetic fatead ot 51 Seat fier web slings 13 spe sae points on the loa were sublet A lion’s share of the load (90%+) was being lifted by the two slings attached to a Load Wi = 72,0008 strongback and the main hoist lock. Since the location of the center of gravity completely dictates which slings will carry the load’s weight, it's doubtful the whipline and single choker hitch at the lower end of the structure were actually anything more than a glori- fied “tagline”. Each of the three slings (type SCH2-912 [2 ply, 12" wide) had a rated capacity (Ibs) of 33,600 verti- cal, 67,200 basket, and 25,200 choker, Had all three pick points been rigged as basket hitches, even the two slings from the strongback would have had sufficient capacity to carry the entire load. However, the riggers opted to use choker hitches, hoping for better friction between the slings and the pipe. The Professional Rigger. Carclaton 5150 Tuy 1950 By the use of choker hitches and not realizing the location of the center of gravity, the two upper slings were subjected toaload of approx. See © the D-ring acted as a letter opener, slicing the sewn eye webbing from one side to the other. ‘Once the first strongback sling failed, the second strongback sling. also cocked out of alignment, received close to the entire load weight and subsequently failed. The third sling, with the pipe falling and tum- bling, was subjected to a shockload, and its D-ring ripped out its attached eye. 36,000 Ibs. per sling, with little or no load on the 3rd remaining sling. ‘The whipline and third sling were then used to adjust the pipe to a level plane for final placement, In the tilting process, the webbing, which made up the running portion of the body of the sling as it passed through the triangular D-ring, slid and gathered into one end of the D- ring (bee right). Asa result, the sewn eye secured to the D-ring slid to the other end of the opening, and / Comments & Observations + Synthetic web slings with triangular d-rings are great for ‘many applications. ‘They must be used properly and should NEVER be subjected to load tilting as in this case, Web slings are very forgiving but when edge loaded they will not be able to bear the Joad over the wicth of the material and will simply not “stretch” to adjust to edge loading, Col. 3) (cont, Pg.WARE The Professional Rigger suv 180 RIGGING TIP LOAD LEVELING Here's a good method for leveling Toad with a three point hitch system. This hitch works very well when using a synthetic web or rope sling. Set the two legs at one end of the load (see A & B below) then rig up the other end. with the illus- trated adjustable hitch. The rigger ccan slide the long leg (see drawing at right) up to shorten the hitch f=" or down to lengthen. Once there is a load on the adjustable hitch it "locks" in place until the loading is relaxed, Remember, the rigger should know the approx. ‘weight designated to each lift point and also accommodate for the slings’ angle in the system, vol he ‘The hitch should be regarded as having the capacity of a basket hitch. If using a wire rope sling in this application, caution should be given to the D/d ratio at each end of the sling. For more information concerning this hitch refer to Broderick & Bascom Rope Company's RIGGER'S HANDBOOK, Pe. 156, copyright 1988. # CLIENT NEWS NERCO DELAMAR ‘The DeLamar Silver Mine near Jordan Valley, OR will be thé for two Crane Operator Programs in late July. Mr. Joe Bongiovi con- tracted WRRC to conduct courses for both mobile and overhead crane operators as a part of NERCO’s continuing Safety & Training Pro- gram, WRRC consultant Devon Beasley will devote much of the course time to the hands-on practi- cal operations of erane and skill improvement, # NORANDA Mr. Mike Shannon of Noranda’s GECO Mine in Manitouwadge, ONT arranged for WRRC to con- duct a Master Rigger Course for a select group of employees who are often called on to perform the most challenging rigging tasks at the mine site. Two days of classroom activity were followed by an extensive series of field rigging exercises with the participants implementing the items covered in the class segments. The GECO employees were required to rig and move a variety of loads using a limited amount of rigging gear. The course format called for certain team members to serve as evaluators to enhance their skills as on-site instructors for future training courses in basic and advanced rigging techniques. # GIANT REFINING Maintenance crews of Giant Refining in Gallup, NM partici- pated in three days of rigging courses presented by WRRC Consultant, Bill Wall. The course subjects included hitch configura- tions, load weight estimation and the proper rigging and moving of a variety of loads during the hands- on course. # AMAX Mr. Craig Walters of AMAX Gold, Ine. contracted WRRC to present two, 2-day Comprehensive Rigging Courses for maintenance and operations crews working at the Sleeper Mine north of Win- nemucca, NV. The hands-on por tions included pick & carry func tions and numerous 2-crane picks using the mine’s mobile truck- mounted 90 ton P&H, along with their 40 ton P&H Omega rough terrain. Proper rigging techniques and load control methods were the main emphasis during the entire program. # (Load Control cont. from Pg. 1) + Use two double wrapped basket hitches at the top end of the load. ‘The double wrap helps with friction and control while the basket hitch provides a much greater capacity (refer Feb. 90 issue of TPR). + One of the contributing factors to the accident was the crew not re~ alizing the location of the C.G. and consequently overloadingtwo slings. Riggers should spend a few extra minutes considering the load’s C.G. and determining which slings will share what portion of the load. Knowledge of the approx. C.G. is a | major item on a Rigger’s Check- list, + [ Te Professional Rigger isa quanerty pabicaion of Wire Rope & Ripeing Corsulets, ne. is distbned to ose ‘whose occupation require te safe and ttfectve we of ing and icing equipment. For more information omact: Eater, The Professional Rigger, PO Box 728, Vancouver, WA 98666 (206) 693.6030 |WEYERHAEUSER CO. Mr. Don Williams of the Cottage Grove Forest Products mill asked that WRRC present courses for mobile crane and bridge trainers, ‘mono-rail hoist and chain fall instructors plus forklift operators, Mr. Dave Wilson, Maintenance Supt. for Weyerhaeuser's Forest Products Mill in Klamath Falls, OR contracted WRRC to conduct a 5- day Mobile Crane Operator Course for 8 employees during early May. The course addressed the classroom and hands-on segments according to the new Oregon state law which requires a comprehensive docu- ‘mented training program for crane operators. Mr. Pat Weyer coordinated a Mobile Crane Operator Course for operators at the North Bend, OR mill, Load chart workshops, a written operator’s exam and a series of live lifts made for a full week of activities in completing of the program. b 3 WEYCO's Cathy Journey and Jerry Reed requested a bridge crane “Train-the-Trainer” course for employees of the Springfield, OR paper mill. The newly trained participants will be conducting in- house mini-courses for fellow ‘employees in proper operating techniques along with a variety of written quizes to measure knowl- edge of operator responsibilities, load weight calculation, simple rigging applications and hand signals, Mrs. Sue Walston of the Longview, WA Weyerhaeuser paper mill asked WRRC to retum to conduct a boom truck school and a millwright rigging course for a variety of employees. ‘The hands-on portions placed emphasis on improving rigging and operating practices, plus special attention was paid to planning and communications. # ATOCHEM NA. Maintenance Supt. Mr. Bob Theis for ATOCHEM N.A. of Portland, OR coordinated a series of courses for both crane operators and rigging personnel. A Mobile Crane Opera~ tor Program was designed to meet the requirements of the new OR- OSHA regulations and focused on ATOCHEM's 18 ton P&H and its use throughout their facility. Mr. Theis requested the Compre- hensive Rigging Course for se- lected employees who must rig and move loads during general opera- tions. Load weight estimation, proper load control techniques and hitch types were addressed during the two, 2-day programs. # (CLIENT NEWS cont. Pg.4, Col.1) nO0nH a WRREC NEWS INSPECTOR'S COURSE 1990 Over forty people from twenty client companies participated in WRRC’s Annual Certified Inspec- tor Program in Vancouver, WA in late March. The course addressed five main subjects (wire rope, wire rope slings, synthetic web slings, alloy chain slings and rigging gear/ testing), complete with written and ‘a hands-on inspection examination Some of the client companies in attendance were Pacific Power, Scoit Paper, Seattle City Light, L.A. Dept. of Water & Power, OREMET, Weyerhaeuser Co., ‘Todd Shipyards, Jones OR/WA Stevedoring, Columbia Aluminum, Southwest Marine, and McDermott Marine, Inc. Participants enjoyed leaming about inspection methods and require- ‘ments in various industries. Special presentations were made by Lift-It Manufacturing, Inc. President Mr. Mike Gelskey and Rigger Services’ Mr. John Graham. Q WRRG The Professional Rigger swiss RIGGING RODEO WILL HIGHLIGHT RC 1991 WRRC will be presenting RIG- | GING CONFERENCE 1991 in Charleston, SC Jan. 15-17, 1991. ‘The conference format will contain workshops such as Jacking & Rolling, Rigging Applications, Rigging Gear Inspection, New Material Handling Devices, Cus- tomized Rigging Gear, Wire Rope Applications, Transmission Line Crew Rigging, Load Control & Hitch Systems and manufacturers’ presentations on state-of-the-art equipment available in the market. A special attraction will be a Hands-on Rigging Workshop with ten loads to be rigged and moved with either overhead gantry systems or jacked and rolled into place. A conference highlight will be a RIGGING RODEO with teams competing by rigging and moving a series of loads while receiving points and prizes for accurate load weight calculation, rigging methods and load control, safety, communi- cation and efficiency in accom- plishing the task. Although the conference will be conducted by WRRC, the regional host for the 3 day event is Charleston's Rigging & Marine Hardware. Charleston’s Rigging will be assisting with logistics and ‘marketing, and is sponsoring an open-house during the conference which will include a series of demonstrations in splicing, socket- ing and pull testing, ‘The conference fee will range from '$495-435/person depending on the number of participants from each organization, For more information concerning Rigging Conference 1991, please contact WRRC at (206) 693-6030.AMBAG The Frofeesional HipgeruLsien, (CLIENT NEWS cont. from pg.3) LOWERY BORTHERS RIGGING CENTER, INC. May 29th, 1990 was the date for a large rigging conference sponsored by Lowery Bros. of Marrero, LA. for their customers based in the Gulf Coast Region, Mr. Archic Lowery, Sr. asked that WRRC President Mike Parnell conduct a six hour rigging workshop for over 50 customers and staff. Workshop subjects included load control, hitch & pick points, rigging techniques, jacking & rolling, ‘come-a-longs & chain falls, and rigging case studies, The program was followed by a splicing, socket- ing and pull test demonstration, plus an Open House at Lowery Brothers’ facility.# PORT OF PORTLAND T6 Capt. Steve Stahr coordinated a 12- hour heavy rigging and lashing ‘course for Port of Portland Termi- nal 6 management personnel. Some of the rigging activities on the Port’s property can involve lifts ap- proaching 60 tons. Designing adequate lashing systems for a variety of loads and ships which call on the Port also presents a continual challenge for Capt. Stahr and his contemporaries. WRRC’s Mike Pamell and Seaport Marine Surveys’ Peter Brauns conducted numerous workshops centering around load analysis, locating center of gravity, proper hitch methods and suitable lashing techniques based on load shapes and a ship’s hold arrangements. CITY OF PORTLAND Mr. Mike Reiner and Mr. Mike Fenning requested that WRRC present a comprehensive rigging course to employees working out of the City of Portiand’s Environ- ‘mental Services Facility. Much time was dedicated during the course to discuss skidding loads with winch systems and using chain blocks or come-a-longs for load leveling # SILICON METALTECH Mr, Robert Miller of Silicon Metal- tech requested that WRRC conduct a two-day boom truck school for plant employees. Load chart inter- pretation, pre-lift procedures and ‘methods to improve operating practices were addressed during the course as conducted by WRRC Consultant Harley Gist LA DWP Mr. Ike Descallar of the City of Los Angeles Dept, of Water & Power chose WRRC to conduct a series of Trenching and Shoring courses for approx. 110 employees. WRRC consultant Mr. Bill Hesselbacher presented four 1-day programs ‘which included classroom and hands-on instruction on proper shoring techniques according to the new Federal OSHA regulations. We Shore It Right! OREGON STEEL MILLS WRRC consultants Harley Gist and Dave Schaner completed a five-day Mobile and Rail Crane Operator “Train-the-Trainer” course for Oregon Sicel Mills in early June. OSM Safety Director Mr. Ray Coon coordinated the program which involved employees from their Oregon and California mills ‘The newly trained employees will now conduct courses for the yard and maintenance crews working at the OSM facilities WRRC’s Devon Beasley also presented a comparable program for OSM addressing bridge, gantry and jib cranes for production dept. | (WRRC NEWS cont. from pg.3) RIGGER’S REFERENCE CARDS Over 12,000 Rigger’s Reference Cards have been purchased by clients in almost every major industry since the RRC’s introduc~ tion last September. Many clients have opted to customize the card by placing industry-specific informa- tion into particular sections or have even added their company name or logo to the card, By August 1, 1990 WRRC will have a new card for clients whose employees” work leans more towards a millwright or a mainte- nance activity. The “General” version will have a variety of hitch types and sling configurations for opti- | mizing load control. ‘This new version is, geared to address the rigging challenges commonly faced by mill/plant, construc- tion, maritime, mining and manufacturing employees. ‘The original card will be referred to as the “Utility” version and is highly rec- ‘ommended for the electrical utility, communi- cations, logging and ski lift industries. RC 1990 Rigging Conference 1990 took place on March 26 & 27, 1990 with over 100 people from 20 states and provinces in attendance. Guest speakers made presentations concerning rigging and crane operations in a broad range of industries, Machinery moving, load control and rigging applica- tions were only a few of the many subjects covered. A special high- light during the two-day event was a display of super-lift (200-6,000 ton) photos by Neil F. Lampson, Ine. and McDermott International.#