Section 4960.2 - Post-Assembly Approval and Testing-New or Reinstalled Derricks(a) Anchorages. Anchorages, including the structure to which the derrick is attached (if applicable), shall be approved by a certified agent.(b) Functional test. Prior to initial use, new or reinstalled derricks shall be tested in accordance with General Industry Safety Orders, Section 5020.(c) Load test. Prior to initial use, new or reinstalled derricks shall be load tested by a certificating agency. The testing shall be done in accordance with the provisions of General Industry Safety Orders, Section 5023. (1) The test shall consist of: (A) Hoisting the test load a few inches and holding to verify that the load is supported by the derrick and held by the hoist brake(s).(B) Swinging the derrick, if applicable, the full range of its swing, at the maximum allowable working radius for the test load.(C) Booming the derrick up and down within the allowable working radius for the test load.(D) Lowering, stopping and holding the load with the brake(s).(2) The derrick shall not be used unless the certificating agency determines that the test has been passed.(d) Documentation. Tests conducted under this subsection shall be documented. The document shall contain the date, test results and the name of the tester. The document shall be retained until the derrick is re-tested or dismantled, whichever occurs first. All such documents shall be available, during the applicable document retention period, to all persons who conduct inspections in accordance with Article 100.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 8, § 4960.2
1. New section filed 7-26-2022; operative 7-26-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20. Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
1. New section filed 7-26-2022; operative 7/26/2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30).