This standard covers the following information related to the construction, demolition, modification and maintenance of communication structures: 1) pre-job planning, 2) job site conditions, 3) fall protection, 4) radio frequency / electromagnectic energy, 5) base mounted hoists used for overhead material lifting and personnel lifting, 6) personnel lifting accessories and processes, 7) rigging, 8) gin poles and other lifting devices, 9) climbing facilities and access, 10) structural construction loading considerations, 11) training program, 12) capstan hoist, 13) demolition and 14) helicopter used for lifting loads.

Table of Contents

    1. General
        1.1 Scope
        1.2 Application
        1.3 History
    2. References
    3. Definitions
    4. Pre-Job Planning
        4.1 Objective
        4.2 Risk Assessment
        4.3 Scope of Work (SOW)
        4.4 Job Hazard Assessment (JHA)
        4.5 Pre-Job Meeting
        4.6 Multi-Employer Work Sites
        4.7 Competent Person
        4.8 Rigging Plans
        4.9 Emergency Information
        4.10 Rescue Plan (Site Specific)
        4.11 Training
    5. Job Site Conditions
        5.1 Objective
        5.2 Application
        5.3 Housekeeping
        5.4 Material Storage
        5.5 Material Handling
        5.6 Site Access
        5.7 Drinking Water
        5.8 Chemical, Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage
        5.9 Fire Control for Flammable or Combustible Liquid Storage
        5.10 Fire Prevention, Protection and Extinguishers
        5.11 Adverse Weather
    6. Fall Protection
        6.1 Objective
        6.2 Application
        6.3 Exceptions
        6.4 Stakeholder Responsibilities
        6.5 Fall Protection Anchorage Requirements
        6.6 Horizontal and Vertical Lifeline System Requirements
        6.7 Fixed Safety Climb Systems
        6.8 Synthetic Lifelines
        6.9 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements for Fall Arrest
        6.10 Fall Protection Training
        6.11 Rescue Requirements
        6.12 Rescue Systems
        6.13 Rescue Awareness
        6.14 Rescue Training
        6.15 Rescue Plan
    7. Radio Frequency/Electromagnetic Energy
        7.1 Objective
        7.2 RF Hazard Overview
        7.3 RF Safety Program
        7.4 Hazard Identification and Assessment
        7.5 Hazard Prevention and Control
        7.6 Control Options
        7.7 Multi-Employer Work Sites
        7.8 Information
        7.9 Training
    8. Base Mounted Hoists Used for Overhead Material Lifting and Personnel Lifting
        8.1 Objectives
        8.2 Application
        8.3 Design
        8.4 Structural Design for Overhead and Personnel Lifting
        8.5 Brakes
        8.6 Controls for Overhead and Personnel Lifting
        8.7 Hour Meter
        8.8 Machine Guarding
        8.9 Inspection and Maintenance
        8.10 Repair and Modifications
        8.11 Training
        8.12 Operator Requirements and Responsibilities
        8.13 Designated Operators
        8.14 Operations
        8.15 Operator’s Manual
        8.16 Load Chart
        8.17 Hoist Anchorage
        8.18 Communications
        8.19 Weather Conditions
        8.20 Rigging Plans
    9. Personnel Lifting Accessories and Processes
        9.1 Objective
        9.2 Application
        9.3 Base Mounted Hoist
        9.4 Gin Poles
        9.5 Trial Lift, Proof Testing and Pre-Lift Meeting
        9.6 Rigging Plan
        9.7 Personnel Platform
        9.8 Overhaul Ball
        9.9 Fall Protection
        9.10 Communications
        9.11 Training
    10. Rigging
        10.1 Objective
        10.2 Rigging Acronyms
        10.3 Inspection
        10.4 Rigging Safety Factors
        10.5 Rigging Components
        10.6 Rigger and Qualified Person Training
    11. Gin Poles and Other Lifting Devices
        11.1 Objectives
        11.2 Application
        11.3 Typical Lifting Equipment
        11.4 Gin Pole Use
        11.5 Gin Pole Components
        11.6 Load Chart
        11.7 Gin Pole Inspections
        11.8 Gin Pole Identification
        11.9 Gin Pole Evaluation
        11.10 Gin Pole Qualification Process for Load Chart Development and Use
        11.11 Lifting Personnel
        11.12 Tilted Gin Poles
        11.13 Special Engineered Lift
        11.14 Training
    12. Climbing Facilities and Access
        12.1 Objective
        12.2 Pre-Climb Hazard Assessment
        12.3 Ladder Cages
        12.4 Obstruction Warning Signs
        12.5 Alternate Climbing Paths
        12.6 Training
    13. Structural Construction Loading Considerations
        13.1 Objective
        13.2 Application
        13.3 Rigging Plans
        13.4 Operational and Non-Operational Loads
        13.5 Construction Equipment
        13.6 Proof Loading and Load Testing
        13.7 Removal of Structure Members or Their Connections
        13.8 Temporary Guys
        13.9 Foundation and Anchorage Inspections and Alterations
        13.10 Dismantling/Modification Considerations
        13.11 Climbing Facilities
        13.12 Site Evaluation
        13.13 Training
    14. Training Program
        14.1 Objective
        14.2 Employer Responsibility
        14.3 Training Development
        14.4 Training Environment
        14.5 Training Competency
        14.6 Continuing Education
        14.7 Refresher Training
        14.8 Issuing Certificates
        14.9 Training Records
        14.10 Training Module Evaluation
    15. Capstan Hoist
        15.1 General
        15.2 Objective
        15.3 Drive Train
        15.4 Inspection
        15.5 Anchorage
        15.6 Synthetic Rope
        15.7 Rope Placement on the Drum
        15.8 Rope Placement During Operations
        15.9 Lifting Loads
        15.10 Load Testing
        15.11 Training
        15.12 Communications and Hand Signals
    16. Demolition
        16.1 Objective
        16.2 Application
        16.3 Other Regulating Agencies
        16.4 Condition Assessment
        16.5 Rigging Plan
        16.6 Protection of Adjacent Structures
        16.7 Public Protection
        16.8 Overhead and Underground Utility Protection
        16.9 Blasting
        16.10 Training
    17. Helicopter Used for Lifting Loads
        17.1 Objective
        17.2 Application
        17.3 Helicopter Operator/Pilot Responsibilities
        17.4 Pre-Job Planning
        17.5 Lifting Plan
        17.6 Job Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessment
        17.7 Rigging Slings and Inspection
        17.8 Tag Lines
        17.9 Remotely Operated Cargo Hooks
        17.10 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
        17.11 Housekeeping
        17.12 Hooking and Unhooking Loads
        17.13 Load Shape, Orientation and Packaging
        17.14 Static Charge/Discharge
        17.15 Approach Distance
        17.16 Approaching a Running Helicopter
        17.17 Communications
        17.18 Construction Crew Training
    Appendices
        A-4(a) Pre-Job Survey Form
        A-4(b) Emergency Data Sheet
        A-4(c) Site Specific Rescue Plan
        A-4(d) Rigging Plan Template
        A-5(a) Job Hazard Assessment (JHA)
        A-8(a) Hoist Daily/Monthly Checklist
        A-8(b) Hoist Hand Signal Chart
        A-8(c) Base Mounted Hoist Load Chart
        A-9(a) Overhaul Balls
        A-11(a) Typical Vertical Gin Pole Arrangement with Straight Tag
        A-11(b) Typical Vertical Gin Pole Arrangement with Trolley Tag
        A-11(c) Tilted Gin Poles
        A-11(d) Typical Rooster Head Assembly
        A-11(e) Typical Load Part Configurations
        A-11(f) Typical Bridle and Basket Supports
        A-11(g) Vertical Gin Pole Standard Load Chart Template
        A-11(h) Gin Pole Inspection
        A-13(a) Heel Block Attachment
        A-13(b) Sling Angles and Sling Load Factors
        A-13(c) Wrap Efficiency
        A-13(d) Lift Arrangements
        A-13(e) Sling Angles and Sling Load Factors
        A-13(f) Load and Tag Line Multipliers for Straight Tag Lift Arrangements
        A-13(g) Load Line Conversion Chart Degrees to Inches and Feet
        A-13(h) Horizontal Support Bracing
        A-13(i) Horizontal and Diagonal Support Bracing
        A-13(j) Diagonal Support Bracing
        A-13(k) Temporary Guy Wire Support
        A-13(l) Non-Slip Connections with 95 to 100 Percent End Efficiencies
        A-13(m) Non-Slip Connections
        A-13(n) Slip Connections
        A-13(o) Typical Wire Rope Clip Torque Requirements (Torque Under Load)
        A-14(a) Telecommunication Guidelines for Skills Based Training

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