Crane & Rigging Committee

Walter Brumley, Shell Oil - 2011 Committee Chairman

 

Mission Statement

To promote safe and effective crane & rigging operations in the refining/petrochemical industry in the greater Houston area.

Objectives

• To provide a forum for the industry in the greater Houston area where safe and effective crane & rigging operation, including the applicable laws and regulations, can be discussed and promoted.
• To provide a forum for the introduction and discussion of new techniques and equipment in crane & rigging.
• To develop and communicate recommendations and guidelines, where appropriate, that improve overall safe crane operations.
• To promote crane operator training and qualification standards.

Meetings

The Crane & Rigging Committee meets at 8:00 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month (except July and December) at the HBR office.

 

INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION:  NEW OSHA/DOL 29 CFR 1926

Cranes and Derricks in Construction Rules

 

Thursday – October 14, 2010

Marriott  Houston South at Hobby Airport

(9100 Gulf Freeway Houston, TX 77017)

Panel Presentations:             

Crane Operations -  Don Jordan, BP

OSHA's Compliance Directive - Jim Shelton, OSHA

Power Line Safety/Ground Conditions - Roger Bruton, LyondellBasell

Assembly/Disassembly - Steve Owens, ConocoPhillips

Crane Inspection/Safety Devices/Operational Aids/Equipment Modifications

John Cole, Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau

Crane Operator Qualification/Certification, Rigger & Signalperson Qualification Owner Responsibilities

Ted Blanton, North American Crane Bureau

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Cranes and Derricks in Construction:  Comment on Proposed Rule to OSHA

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Field Audit Checklist

Crane & Rigging Suppliers

Fatal Crane Incident - 10-22-07

Lessons Learned