[Hallb-engineering] Fwd: Lesson Learned "Pre-use Inspection Prevents Potential Lift Rigging Failure - Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC"

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	Pre-use Inspection Prevents Potential Lift Rigging Failure - Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC 	
Statement of Lessons Learned 
For a copy of the original report, see Attachments on Lessons Learned page. 

Pre-use inspections prove valuable when they uncover an unacceptable condition.  Performing them properly and following up on needed corrections before continuing work is important. Discussion of Activities 
Prior to manipulating a heavy door onto a piece of equipment, the employee inspected the rigging and noticed that the shackle and lifting eye were worn to the point of potential failure. Analysis 
Conditions such as these can develop and go unnoticed whenever rigging is left connected to equipment.  The employee�s pre-use inspection revealed a potential rigging failure that could have resulted in injury and/or equipment damage. Recommended Actions 
Below are the consequences of the above event.  They are provided for information and discussion purposes only. 


Verifying that all components involved in an assignment, including: the task-hazards analyses, equipment, tools, facilities, personnel, training, qualifications, lessons learned from previous iterations, and work instructions are correct for the task and in good working order before starting.
 
For hoisting and rigging:
�	Utilize all lift points in accordance with manufacturer instructions. 
�	Inspect all equipment including rigging hardware, prior to use.  Tag out any item with damage until it is repaired or otherwise suitable for use.
�	Use in accordance with manufacturer instructions 
Comments 
3/12/2014 3:47:44 PM by Bailey, Mary Jo 
submitted to those current in 
�SAF405: MASTER RIGGING WORKSHOP
�SAF403: Overhead Crane Operator Qualification
�SAF404: 2000# Capacity Hoisting and Lifting
Training 	
Summary 	Lesson ID: 	801 
	Status: 	OK 
	Doc ID: 	2014-JLAB-801 
	Priority: 	Info 
	Safety Related: 	YES 
	Originator: 	Bailey, Mary Jo 
	Issued: 	3/12/2014 3:44:33 PM 
	Approved By: 	Bailey, Mary Jo 
	Approved On: 	3/12/2014 3:47:44 PM 
	Source: 	DOECRD 
	Location: 	OTHER 
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	Contact: 	Ray Sadre (925-422-9279, sadre1 at llnl.gov) 
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    * DOE Lessons Learned - Material Handling8 pics.pdf 
Hazard Issues 

    * Material Handling Equipment 
    * Cranes & Hoists 
Skills 

    * SAF405: MASTER RIGGING WORKSHOP 
    * SAF403: Overhead Crane Operator Qualification 
    * SAF404: 2000# Capacity Hoisting and Lifting 
Distribution/Notification 

    * *Division Safety Officers (DSOs) 
    * *Safety Wardens 
    * *DOE Notification 
    * *ESH&Q Liaisons