Definitions (Section 4)

Note: For a comprehensive list of hoisting and rigging-related definitions, see DOE-STD-1090-2004, Chapter 1 (listed in Standards).

Attachment point. Designed lifting point that is part of a load

Below-the-hook lifting device. See lifting device

Come-along. See hoist, lever operated

Crane. A machine for lifting and lowering a load and moving it horizontally, with the hoisting mechanism an integral part of the machine

Custodian, equipment. A person assigned responsibility for a piece of hoisting and rigging equipment

Engineer/engineering organization, qualified. An engineer or engineering organization whose competence in evaluation of the type of equipment in question has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the responsible line management

Free rigging. The direct attachment to or placement of rigging equipment (such as slings, shackles, or rings) onto the tines (forks) of a powered industrial truck for a below-the-tines lift

Hoist. A device that applies a force for lifting or lowering

Hoist, lever operated. A lever-operated manual device used to lift, lower, or pull a load and to apply or release tension; commonly referred to as a come-along

Hoist, chain operated: A chain operated manual device used to lift or lower a load and to apply or release tension; commonly referred to as a chain-fall

Inspector, crane. Inspector qualified to inspect cranes, hoists, and miscellaneous lifting devices

Inspector, Plate V. Inspector qualified to perform Cal/OSHA Plate V certifications

Inspector, qualified. Person recognized for competence and whose qualification to perform specific inspection activities has been determined, verified, and documented

Leader, designated. An individual assigned responsibility for safe handling of ordinary and pre-engineered production lifts

Lift, critical. A lift for which the application of requirements applicable to ordinary lifts would not adequately eliminate or control the likelihood or severity of the following:

Personnel injury or significant adverse health impact (on-site or off-site)
Significant release of radioactivity or other hazardous material or other undesirable conditions
Undetectable damage that would jeopardize future operations or the safety of a facility
Damage that would result in delay to schedule or other significant program impact such as loss of vital data

Lift, ordinary. All lifts that do not meet the requirements of critical or pre-engineered production

Lift, pre-engineered production. A repetitive, production-type lifting operation, independent of the nature of the load to be lifted, in which the probability of dropping, upset, or collision is reduced to a level acceptable to the responsible manager by preliminary engineering evaluation, specialized lifting fixtures, detailed procedures, operation-specific training, and independent review and approval of the entire process.

Lift plan. Pre-job plan or procedure for safely executing a lift

Lifting device. Includes a broad range of equipment used in hoisting and rigging activities:

Below-the-hook lifting device. Device that, used singularly or in combination, alters or transfers the direction or sequence of loading from the lifting device to the load, such as spreader bars, structural lifters, vacuum lifters, magnetic lifters
Miscellaneous lifting device. Portable A frames (portable gantries), truck mounted cranes with a capacity of one ton or less not covered by ASME B30.5 and self-contained shop cranes as addressed by ASME Portable Automotive Lifting Devices (PALD-2005)
Sling. Wire rope, chain, synthetic web, and metal mesh made into forms, and with or without fittings, for handling loads
Rigging hardware or accessories. Such items as shackles, eyebolts, rings, links, swivel hoist rings, turnbuckles, wire rope clips, and load-indicating devices
Rigging hooks. A rigging hardware component typically attached to chain, wire rope, or suspension members

Load owner. Person responsible for the load to be lifted including attachment and lift points

Maintenance supervisor, crane. Supervisor in the organization designated to maintain cranes and hoists

Non-destructive examination. The development and application of technical methods to examine materials or components in ways that do not impair future usefulness and serviceability in order to detect, locate, measure, and evaluate discontinuities, defects, and other imperfections; assess integrity, properties, and composition; and measure geometrical characteristics

Non-destructive test. Testing that does not destroy or damage the item. Examples include magnetic particle, ultrasonic, liquid penetration, or radiographic testing.

Operator. Person who operates cranes, hoists, and miscellaneous lifting devices

Operator, no-load. Operators who use hoist bridges and trolleys only as a personal platform to perform maintenance (for example, changing light bulbs)

Person, authorized. A person at SLAC who has completed the required training and is authorized to perform the work

Person, designated. An individual selected or assigned as being qualified to perform specific duties

Person, qualified. A person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated an ability and competence to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter and work

Person-in-charge. A qualified person responsible for the safe planning and performance of a critical lift

Plate V certification. A Cal/OSHA specified safety inspection in accordance with 8 CCR 5022 (a) through (d) performed on mobile cranes and cranes, hoists, and miscellaneous lifting devices exceeding three tons

Review of conformance. A comprehensive review of the equipment for compliance with DOE-STD-1090-2004 and the requirements of this chapter

Rigger, journeyman. In this document, a journeyman rigger is referred to as a professional rigger

Sling. See lifting device

Supervisor, first-line. The qualified person authorizing hoisting and rigging activities

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