16.C Classification of USACE LHE and Training of USACE Operators.
Note: Operator qualifications/licenses detailed below are only valid provided operator receives refresher training as required below.
16.C.01 Designated personnel must be qualified to operate a particular Class (i.e., mobile, tower, overhead, etc.) and type (lattice boom, hydraulic boom, etc.) of crane or hoist and the training provided must be applicable to that Class and type of crane or hoist. The USACE classification of cranes and hoisting equipment and their associated training requirements are identified here. All exams must meet the applicable parts of Option 3, based on type of equipment.
16.C.02. Class I crane/hoist types:
- Fixed cab telescopic hydraulic mobile cranes;
- Swing cab telescopic hydraulic mobile cranes;
- Lattice boom, truck or crawler cranes;
- Cab-operated overhead, bridge, gantry, under hung and monorail cranes;
- Remote-operated (wireless) overhead, bridge, gantry, under hung and monorail cranes over 30T capacity:
- Hammerhead cranes;
- Portal cranes;
- Tower cranes;
- Derricks post or stiff leg type;
- Floating or barge-mounted LHE, temporarily or permanently mounted, that requires a Naval Architect Analysis (NAA)/floating load chart per Section 16.L.
Exemption: Operators of CONTINUALLY GUIDED loads over 30T are considered Class II operators. As an example, gates that are raised and lowered in a slot and remain in a slot. However, if a gate clears the slot and is freely suspended, then a Class I operator is required).
16.C.03 Class I operators are qualified to operate, perform preventive maintenance and inspection of this equipment as required;
16.C.04 Class I training must be:
- Initial: A minimum of 24-hour training with successful completion (passed) written and practical/operational examinations;
- Biennial (every 24 months) Refresher: A minimum of 8-hour refresher training, with successful completion (passed) of written and practical/operational examination.
Note: Grace Period - refresher training is intended to be obtained every 24 months. Understanding that emergencies and other unplanned events can occur that may interrupt the normal scheduling of this training, a 60-day grace period is permitted IF necessary and is dependent upon supervisory approval.
16.C.05 Class II crane/hoist types:
- All hard-wired, pendant-mounted operated overhead, bridge and gantry cranes;
- Under hung;
- Monorail;
- Pedestal;
- Wall-mounted jib cranes.
- Any remote-operated (wireless) overhead, bridge, gantry, under hung and monorail cranes 30T capacity or less;
- Base-Mounted Drum Hoists used to Hoist Personnel, Guided and Non-guided Worker's Hoists [Whether Powered by Internal Combustion Engine, Electric Motor or Other Prime Mover (Air Tuggers)].
16.C.06 Class II crane operators are qualified to operate, perform preventive maintenance and inspection of this equipment as required.
16.C.07 Class II training, must be:
- Initial: A minimum of 2-hour training with successful completion (passed) of written and practical/operational examinations;
- Biennial (every 24 months) Refresher: A minimum of 1-hour refresher training with successful completion (passed) of written and practical/operational examination.
Note 1: Grace Period - Refresher training is intended to be obtained every 24 months. Understanding that emergencies and other unplanned events can occur that may interrupt the normal scheduling of this training; a 60-day grace period is permitted IF necessary and is dependent upon supervisory approval.
Note 2: Exemption of equipment with a maximum manufacturer-rated hoisting/lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds or less (exempt from the requirements in Sections 16.B.02 through 16.B.06 only), See Section 16.A.01.h. It is anticipated that operator of this equipment will review manufacturer's instructions for proper operation however. This equipment must not be used for hoisting personnel.
Note 3: Operators of Class II cranes/hoisting equipment are exempt from Section 16.B.05, Physical Examination requirements, UNLESS this equipment is used to hoist/lift personnel. See also Sections 16.A.01.i, 16.B.05 and 16.U. This activity is considered a Critical Lift and requires a physical examination for the operator. In addition, all Class II operators that will be hoisting personnel must be trained at a minimum, in the requirements listed in Section 16.T, 16.U or other applicable equipment-related Section.
16.C.08 Prior to re-issuance of qualification, crane and hoisting equipment operators must have attended applicable training (initial and refresher) and passed the written and operational examination requirements specified above.
16.C.09 Each USACE activity or operating project will maintain a current list of operators, complete crane and hoisting equipment training records for each operator, and a list of all equipment that each operator is qualified to operate.
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16-5. A minimum of 24-hour training with successful completion (passed) written and practical/operational examinations is required for _____ operator training.
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