M&EE Networking Group

Transcription

1 COP0030 Issue 2 July 2017 Code of Practice for Lifting Operations Using Manually Propelled Rail Mounted Gantries M&EE Networking Group

2 No COP0030 M&EE Networking Group Code of Practice for Issue 2 Lifting Operations Using Manually Propelled Rail Date Jul 2017 Mounted Gantries Page 2 of 7 Document revision history Issue Date Reason for change 1 Sep 2014 First issue 2 Jul 2017 Full review Background A sub-group of the M&EE Networking Group have looked at various published standards and reviewed current industry practice, for lifting operations using manually propelled rail mounted gantries; and have made recommendations for consistent processes across the industry. The M&EE Networking Group recommend this COP as good practice for the industry. M&EE COPs are produced for the benefit of any industry partner who wishes to follow the good practice on any railway infrastructure. Where an infrastructure manager has mandated their own comparable requirements, the more onerous requirements should be followed as a minimum for work on their managed infrastructure. The M&EE Networking Group makes no warranties, express or implied, that compliance with this document is sufficient on its own to ensure safe systems of work or operation. Users are reminded of their own duties under health and safety legislation. Sub-group Contacts Lifting Sub group John Watson (Chair) Jim Nabarro Ian Pollard William Meyers Nick Powell John Ockenden Peter Stone Steve Williams Steve Shields Carl Jones John.Watson31@babcockinternational.com Jim.Nabarro@balfourbeatty.com ian.pollard@ameycolas.co.uk William.meyers@tube.tfl.gov.uk Nicholas.powell@colasrail.co.uk John.D.Ockenden@carillionplc.com Peter.Stone@networkrail.co.uk steve@roadrailcranes.com steve.shields@volkerrail.co.uk carl.jones@gosengineering.co.uk

3 M&EE Networking Group Code of Practice for No COP0030 Lifting Operations Using Manually Propelled Rail Issue 2 Mounted Gantries Date Jul 2017 Page 3 of 7 Sign off The M&EE Networking Group agreed and signed off this Code of Practice on 19 July 2017 and published on 02 September 2017 Amey S King Engineering Manager Babcock J Watson Director M&EE Balfour Beatty Rail J Nabarro Plant Standards & Compliance Manager Carillion J Ockenden Professional Head Plant Engineering Certus Group R Sharp Director of Safety COLAS RAIL N Powell Plant Engineering Harsco Rail Ltd D Geering Engineering Director London Underground J Skey Principal Plant Engineer Network Rail M Miles Professional Head of Plant Plasser UK M James Senior Approvals Engineer Rail Plant Association D Matthews Management Committee RSSB N Halliday Professional Head of Plant VolkerRail J Pendle Engineering Director Purpose This Code of Practice details the various minimum requirements for Lifting and handling loads with manually propelled rail mounted gantries Scope This Code of Practice concerns safe handling of loads using manually propelled rail mounted lifting gantries. Definitions LOLER Operator Manually Propelled Rail Mounted Gantries commonly referred to as Ironman The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations, This is the competent person in the assembly and use of Manually Propelled Rail Mounted Gantries. A rail mounted lifting device for the lifting and transporting of loads including sleepers and rail sections, switches and crossing noses

4 No COP0030 M&EE Networking Group Code of Practice for Issue 2 Lifting Operations Using Manually Propelled Rail Date Jul 2017 Mounted Gantries Page 4 of 7 1. Competence 1.1 Lift planning The person appointed to plan lifting operations with manually propelled rail mounted gantries should have adequate training and experience.the planning competence to lift rail, switches using rail mounted gantries should be covered in the training course for the safe use of manually propelled rail mounted gantries In addition to the operation of the equipment the training course should include the contents and understanding of this Code of Practice Individuals should be trained and competent in the communications systems to be used. 2. Planning 2.1 Planning process All operations should be planned in accordance with M&EE COP The following aspects should be considered: a) The correct number of rail mounted gantries and competent staff to be selected as defined by OEM operations instruction for scope of the works and methodology. b) Selection of the correct lifting accessories with adequate safe working load (SWL) to handle the load. c) Contingency arrangements required in the event of failure of equipment. d) Other personnel who may be present on site and how they will be protected from the hazards associated with the use of the gantries. e) Protection of the line. f) Communication protocol for the work site. g) Infrastructure Managers operational use limitations. h) Collection/delivery to site. i) Only use gantries from the same manufacturer.

5 M&EE Networking Group Code of Practice for No COP0030 Lifting Operations Using Manually Propelled Rail Issue 2 Mounted Gantries Date Jul 2017 Page 5 of The lift plan should be available on site, an example is shown in Appendix Communications A competent person should be nominated to control the movement of manually propelled rail mounted gantry operations There should be a suitable method of communications to ensure that each brake operator is in contact with the nominated person to ensure that synchronised lifting/lowering, braking and propelling is controlled taking into account the separation distance between each rail mounted gantry and the total length of rail to be moved Best practice is that each brake operator has a radio and is in contact with the nominated person. A suitable alternative method is the use of agreed hand signals where each operator is in visual contact with the nominated person.

6 M &EE Networking Group Code of Practice for No COP0030 Lifting Operations Using Rail Mounted Gantries Issue 2 Date Jul 2017 Page 6 of 7 Appendix A Manufacturer s Generic lift plan (as an example)

7 M &EE Networking Group Code of Practice for No COP0030 Lifting Operations Using Rail Mounted Gantries Issue 2 Date Jul 2017 Page 7 of 7 Lifting operations using 2 Ironman. Lifting operations using 3 Ironman with various overhangs on outer units. Switch Type AV AVT BV CV DV Loading on Ironman with various lengths of overhang OK to use Switch Type AV AVT BV CV DV 2.6 Overhang 6 Overhang 7.6 Overhang OK to use EV EV DO NOT USE DO NOT USE FV FV Ironman as Lifting Capacity Exceeded SGV GV HV SGV GV HV Ironman as Lifting Capacity Exceeded