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Title 29: Labor

PART 1919—GEAR CERTIFICATION
Contents
Subpart A—General Provisions
§1919.1 Purpose and scope.
§1919.2 Definition of terms.

Subpart B—Procedure Governing Accreditation
§1919.3 Application for accreditation.
§1919.4 Action upon application.
§1919.5 Duration and renewal of accreditation.
§1919.6 Criteria governing accreditation to certificate vessels' cargo gear.
§1919.7 Voluntary amendment or termination of accreditation.
§1919.8 Suspension or revocation of accreditation.
§1919.9 Reconsideration and review.

Subpart C—Duties of Persons Accredited To Certificate Vessels'
Cargo Gear
§1919.10 General duties; exemptions.
§1919.11 Recordkeeping and related procedures concerning records in custody
of accredited persons.
§1919.12 Recordkeeping and related procedures concerning records in custody
of the vessel.

Subpart D—Certification of Vessels' Cargo Gear
§1919.13 General.
§1919.14 Initial tests of cargo gear and tests after alterations, renewals or
repairs.
§1919.15 Periodic tests, examinations and inspections.
§1919.16 Heat treatment.
§1919.17 Exemptions from heat treatment.
§1919.18 Grace periods.
§1919.19 Gear requiring welding.
§1919.20 Damaged components.
§1919.21 Marking and posting of safe working loads.

§1919.22 Requirements governing braking devices and power sources.
§1919.23 Means of derrick attachment.
§1919.24 Limitations on use of wire rope.
§1919.25 Limitations on use of chains.

Subpart E—Certification of Vessels: Tests and Proof Loads;
Heat Treatment; Competent Persons
§1919.26 Visual inspection before tests.
§1919.27 Unit proof tests—winches, derricks and gear accessory thereto.
§1919.28 Unit proof tests—cranes and gear accessory thereto.
§1919.29 Limitations on safe working loads and proof loads.
§1919.30 Examinations subsequent to unit tests.
§1919.31 Proof tests—loose gear.
§1919.32 Specially designed blocks and components.
§1919.33 Proof tests—wire rope.
§1919.34 Proof tests after repairs or alterations.
§1919.35 Order of tests.
§1919.36 Heat treatment.
§1919.37 Competent persons.

Subpart F—Accreditation To Certificate Shore-Based Equipment
§1919.50 Eligibility for accreditation to certificate shore-based material handling
devices covered by §1917.50 of this chapter, safety and health regulations for
marine terminals.
§1919.51 Provisions respecting application for accreditation, action upon the
application, and related matters.

Subpart G—Duties of Persons Accredited To Certificate ShoreBased Material Handling Devices
§1919.60 General duties, exemptions.

Subpart H—Certification of Shore-Based Material Handling
Devices
§1919.70 General provisions.
§1919.71 Unit proof test and examination of cranes.
§1919.72 Annual examination of cranes.
§1919.73 Unit proof test and examination of derricks.
§1919.74 Annual examination of derricks.
§1919.75 Determination of crane or derrick safe working loads and limitations in
absence of manufacturer's data.
§1919.76 Safe working load reduction.
§1919.77 Safe working load increase.
§1919.78 Nondestructive examinations.
§1919.79 Wire rope.
§1919.80 Heat treatment.
§1919.81 Examination of bulk cargo loading or discharging spouts or suckers.
§1919.90 Documentation.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 941; 29 U.S.C. 653, 655, 657); Secretary of
Labor's Order No. 12-71 (36 FR 8754), 8-76 (41 FR 25059), 9-83 (48 FR
35736), 1-90 (55 FR 9033), 6-96 (62 FR 111), 3-2000 (65 FR 50017), 5-2002
(67 FR 65008), 5-2007 (72 FR 31160), or 4-2010 (75 FR 55355), as
applicable; and 29 CFR 1911.
SOURCE: 39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, unless otherwise noted.
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Subpart A—General Provisions
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§1919.1 Purpose and scope.
(a) The regulations in this Part implement §§1915.115, 1917.50
and 1918.11 of this chapter. They provide procedures and standards
governing accreditation of persons by the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, for the purpose of
certificating vessels' cargo gear and shore-based material handling
devices, and the manner in which such certification shall be
performed.
(b) Accreditation is not required, and the regulations of this part
are not applicable, under the following circumstances:
(1) When cargo gear certification is performed for vessels
inspected and certificated under the authority of the U.S. Coast
Guard,1 or for foreign vessels certificated under the requirements of a
foreign nation or by persons acceptable for certification purposes by
a foreign nation.
1
Jurisdiction of the U.S. Coast Guard extends to matters within the
scope of title 52 of the Revised Statutes and Acts supplementary or
amendatory thereto (46 U.S.C. 1-1388, passim); to matters within the
regulatory authority of the U.S. Coast Guard under the provisions of the
Espionage Act of June 15, 1917, as amended (40 Stat. 220; 50 U.S.C. 191
et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 401 et seq.) or to matters within the regulatory authority of
the U.S. Coast Guard under section 4(e) of the Outer Continental Shelf
Lands Act of Aug. 7, 1953 (67 Stat. 462; 43 U.S.C. 1333).

(2) When cargo gear certification is performed for shore-based
material handling devices under standards established and enforced
by the States wherein the devices are located, or by political
subdivisions delegated this responsibility by the States, provided
such standards meet the requirements of §1917.50(b)(2) of this
chapter.
(c) Persons not required to be accredited for gear certification
purposes, as set forth in paragraph (b) of this section, may,
nevertheless, apply for and receive accreditation by the
Administration. The appropriate subparts of this part shall apply to
persons accredited pursuant to this paragraph except insofar as
exemptions may be granted.
[39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, as amended at 65 FR 40951, June 30, 2000]
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§1919.2 Definition of terms.

(a) Vessel means every description of watercraft or other
artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of
transportation on water, including special-purpose floating structures
not primarily designed for or used as a means of transportation on
water.
(b) Except as otherwise noted, cargo gear, as used in subparts
B through E of this part, includes that gear forming a part of a
vessel's equipment which is used for the handling of cargo other than
bulk liquids, but does not include gear which is used only for handling
or holding hoses, handling ships' stores, or handling the gangway, or
boom conveyor belt.
(c) With reference to equipment covered by this part—
(1) Derrick means:
(i) When applied to vessels' cargo handling gear, a mechanical
device for lifting, including a boom which is suspended at its head by
a topping lift from a mast, king post, or similar structure, controlled in
the horizontal plane by vangs, and used either singly or in pairs with
married falls;
(ii) When applied to shore-based material handling devices, a
mechanical device intended for lifting, with or without a boom
supported at its head by a topping lift from a mast, fixed A frame, or
similar structure. The mast or equivalent member may or may not be
supported by guys or braces. The boom, where fitted, may or may
not be controlled in the horizontal plane by guys (vangs). The term
includes shear legs.
(2) Crane means a mechanical device, intended for lifting or
lowering a load and moving it horizontally, in which the hoisting
mechanism is an integral part of the machine. A crane may be a fixed
or mobile machine.
(3) Bulk cargo spout means a spout which may or may not be
telescopic and may or may not have removable sections, but is
suspended over the vessel from some overhead structure by wire
rope or other means. Such a spout is often used with a “thrower” or
“trimming machine”. A grain loading spout is an example of those
covered by this definition.
(4) Bulk cargo sucker means a pneumatic conveyor which
utilizes a spoutlike device, which may be adjustable vertically and/or
laterally, and which is suspended over a vessel from some overhead
structure by wire rope or other means. An example of an installation
of this nature is the “grain sucker” used to discharge grain from
barges.
(d) Assistant Secretary means the Assistant Secretary of Labor

for Occupational Safety and Health, U.S. Department of Labor, or his
authorized representative.
(e) Administration means the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration, U.S. Department of Labor.
(f) Person includes any individual, partnership, corporation,
agency, association, or organization.
(g) Competent person means:
(1) An individual qualified to perform gear certification functions
with respect to vessels' cargo handling gear, as specifically set forth
in §1919.37.
(2) An individual qualified under the provisions of subparts F
and G of this part to perform gear certification functions with respect
to shore-based material handling devices.
(h) Ton means a ton of 2,240 pounds when applied to vessels'
cargo handling gear, and a ton of 2,000 pounds when applied to
shore-based material handling devices or to shore-type cranes
permanently mounted aboard barges or other vessels employed in
domestic trade and designed on the basis of the 2,000-pound ton.
Capacity ratings may be stated in pounds.
(i) Nondestructive examination means examination of structure
or parts by electronic, ultrasonic, or other nondestructive examination
suitable for the purpose.
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Subpart B—Procedure Governing Accreditation
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§1919.3 Application for accreditation.
(a) Application. Any person seeking accreditation shall file an
original and duplicate copy of an application for accreditation with the
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health,
United States Department of Labor, Washington, D.C. 20210, on a
form provided by the Administration for this purpose. Each
application shall be signed and certified by the applicant and, if the
applicant is an agency or organization, by a responsible officer of
such agency or organization.
(b) Contents of application. The application form shall include
the following information:
(1) A statement detailing the applicable types of work performed

by the applicant in the past, noting the amount and extent of such
work performed within the previous three years, listing representative
vessels involved, and including representative job orders, if available,
or equivalent evidence;
(2) Descriptive details concerning any testing instruments and
heat treatment furnaces which are to be used in conducting required
tests or heat treatments. Test reports indicating that instruments
meet the accuracy standards set forth in this part shall be included;
(3) A list setting forth the ports in which applicant currently
conducts his business as well as those in which he proposes to
conduct gear certification activities;
(4) A list of the applicant's responsible qualified personnel, both
supervisory and managerial and including any surveyors, with
resumes of their individual experience in the testing, examination,
inspection and heat treatment of cargo gear. Such list shall include
any branch office personnel or surveyors appointed to act in the
applicant's behalf in any of the ports of the United States: Provided,
however, That where the submission of individual resumes would be
unduly burdensome because of the large number of persons
engaged in the applicant's behalf, the applicant, after stating this fact,
need only submit a list of its personnel together with a detailed
statement of the qualifications upon which the appointment of
surveyors is based;
(5) A detailed schedule of the fees proposed to be charged for
the various gear certification services;
(6) Evidence of financial stability;
(7) Names of at least three business references who will furnish
information regarding work performed by applicant;
(8) Any additional information the applicant deems to be
pertinent.
(Section 1919.3 contains a collection of information which has been
approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB Control No.
1218-0003)
[39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, as amended at 61 FR 5509, Feb. 13, 1996]
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§1919.4 Action upon application.
(a) Upon receipt of an application for accreditation, the
Assistant Secretary shall approve or deny the application. The
Assistant Secretary may conduct an investigation, which may include
a hearing, prior to approving or denying an application. To the extent

he deems appropriate, the Assistant Secretary may provide an
opportunity to other interested persons to present data and views on
the application prior to approval or denial.
(b) Any application which fails to present the information
required by the prescribed form may be returned to the applicant with
a notation of deficiencies and without prejudice to submission of a
new or revised application.
(c) If the application is approved, notice of approval shall be
mailed to the applicant. If the application is denied, notice of such
denial shall be mailed to the applicant and such denial shall be
without prejudice to any subsequent application except where such
action is deemed to be in the public interest. In the event an
application is denied with prejudice, the provisions of §1919.9 shall
be applicable.
(d) A copy of the notice of accreditation shall be kept on file by
applicant at the applicant's place of business.
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§1919.5 Duration and renewal of accreditation.
The period of accreditation shall not exceed three years.
Applications for renewal of accreditation shall be made on the same
form as described in §1919.3. No accreditation shall expire until
action on an application for renewal shall have been finally
determined, provided that such application has been properly
executed in accordance with §1919.3 and filed with and received by
the Assistant Secretary not less than 15 nor more than 60 days prior
to the expiration date. A final determination means either the
approval or initial denial of the application for renewal. The procedure
specified in §1919.4 shall be applicable to all applications for
renewal.
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§1919.6 Criteria governing accreditation to certificate vessels'
cargo gear.
(a)(1) A person applying for accreditation to issue registers and
pertinent certificates, to maintain registers and appropriate records,
and to conduct initial, annual and quinquennial surveys, shall not be
accredited unless that person is engaged in one or more of the
following activities:
(i) Classification of vessels;
(ii) Certification of vessels' cargo gear;

(iii) Shipbuilding or ship repairing, or both insofar as related to
work on vessels' cargo handling gear;
(iv) Unit and loose gear testing of vessels' cargo handling gear.
(2) Applicants for accreditation under paragraph (a)(1) of this
section for operations in coastal or Great Lakes ports who come
within paragraph (a)(1) (ii) or (iv) shall not be accredited unless they
conduct at least 1,500 hours of cargo gear certification work per year.
(b) A person applying for accreditation to carry out tests of loose
gear or wire rope, or both, or to carry out heat treatments, and to
issue the related certificates, shall be engaged in one or both of the
following activities:
(1) Testing of loose gear or wire rope, or both;
(2) Heat treatment of chains and loose cargo gear.
(c)(1) A person applying for accreditation shall be staffed by
individuals technically qualified to conduct the inspections and
examinations and to conduct or supervise tests and heat treatments
prescribed in this part. Any representatives, agents or surveyors
acting on behalf of a person applying for accreditation in ports in
which such operations are conducted shall be similarly qualified.
(2) Accreditation to conduct such nondestructive examination as
may be a part of any certification activity may be granted to
applicants found competent and equipped to carry out this activity.
(d) Except as noted in §1919.1(c), and unless exemptions are
granted under §1919.10(h), a person applying for accreditation as
specified in paragraph (a) of this section shall be prepared to carry
out all of the requirements of subparts C, D, and E, of this part except
that loose gear and wire rope tests and heat treatments may be
carried out by the manufacturer of the gear concerned or by another
person accredited specifically for this purpose.
(e) A person applying for accreditation shall have a satisfactory
record of performance, and shall be in sound financial condition.
[39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, as amended at 76 FR 33610, June 8, 2011]
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§1919.7 Voluntary amendment or termination of accreditation.
The accreditation of any person may be voluntarily amended or
terminated upon written request filed with the Assistant Secretary.
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§1919.8 Suspension or revocation of accreditation.
The Assistant Secretary may suspend or revoke the
accreditation of any person for cause. Except in cases of willfulness
or cases in which the public interest requires otherwise, before any
accreditation is suspended or revoked, facts or conduct which may
warrant such action shall be called to the attention of the person
involved in writing and that person shall be afforded an opportunity to
achieve or demonstrate appropriate compliance.
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§1919.9 Reconsideration and review.
(a) Any person aggrieved by the action of the Assistant
Secretary or his authorized representative in denying, granting,
suspending or revoking an accreditation under this part may within 15
days after such action, (1) file a written request for reconsideration
thereof by the Assistant Secretary or the authorized representative of
the Assistant Secretary who made the decision in the first instance,
or (2) file a written request for review of the decision by the Assistant
Secretary or an authorized representative of the Assistant Secretary,
who has taken no part in the action which is the subject for review.
(b) A request for reconsideration shall be granted where the
applicant shows that there is additional evidence which may
materially affect the decision and that there were reasonable grounds
for failure to adduce such evidence in the original proceedings.
(c) Any person aggrieved by the action of the Assistant
Secretary or authorized representative of the Assistant Secretary in
denying a request for reconsideration may, within 15 days after the
denial of such request, file with the Assistant Secretary or his
authorized representative a written request for review.
(d) Any person aggrieved by the reconsidered determination of
the Assistant Secretary or authorized representative of the Assistant
Secretary, may within 15 days after such determination, file with the
Assistant Secretary a written request for review.
(e) A request for review shall be granted where reasonable
grounds for the review are set forth in the request.
(f) If a request for reconsideration or review is granted, all
interested persons shall be afforded an opportunity to present their
views.
(g) No cargo gear certification function shall be performed by
any person seeking reconsideration or review under this section
pending the final decision with respect to such reconsideration or
review.

Subpart C—Duties of Persons Accredited To
Certificate Vessels' Cargo Gear
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§1919.10 General duties; exemptions.
(a) Except as noted in §1919.1 and in paragraph (h) of this
section, the requirements set forth in subparts D and E of this part
shall be strictly adhered to in all testing, examinations, inspections,
and heat treatments.
(b) Supervision of all testing, examinations, inspections, and
heat treatments shall be carried out only by such persons as are
listed in the application for accreditation, or subsequent supplements
thereto, submitted pursuant to this part.
(c) The certificates issued by an accredited person shall be
signed and all register entries made only by an authorized agent of
such accredited person. No certification shall be issued until any
deficiencies considered by the accredited person to constitute a
currently unsatisfactory condition have been corrected. Replacement
parts shall be of equal or better quality as original equipment and
suitable for the purpose. In the event deficiencies remain uncorrected
and no certification may therefore be issued, the accredited person
shall inform the nearest District Office of the Administration of the
circumstances.
(d) Dynamometers or other recording test equipment owned by
an accredited person shall have been tested for accuracy within the
six months next preceding application for accreditation or renewal of
same. Such test shall be performed with calibrating equipment which
has been checked in turn so that indications are traceable to the
National Bureau of Standards. A copy of test reports shall
accompany the application. Where test equipment is not the property
of the accredited person, that person shall not issue any certificate
based upon the use of such equipment unless its owner has made
available a certificate of accuracy based on the requirements of this
paragraph, obtained within 1 year prior to such use and stating the
errors of the equipment. Reasonable standards of accuracy shall be
met and proof loads adjusted as necessary.
(e) An accredited person shall, upon request, provide the
nearest local office of the Administration with advance information as
to scheduled testing or of such other functions as are performed and
facilitate the Administration's observation of any such activities as it
may desire to witness: Provided, however, That tests need not be
delayed, except when specifically requested by the Administration
under unusual circumstances.

(f) All cargo gear registers or certificates issued by an
accredited person shall be made on forms prescribed or approved by
the Administration.
(g) Unless otherwise instructed by the Assistant Secretary in
specific instances, any person accredited under §1919.6(a) shall
accept certificates, relating to loose gear or wire rope tests or to heat
treatments which are issued by the manufacturer of the gear
concerned, by another person accredited specifically by the Assistant
Secretary for this purpose, or by any other person whose certificates
are acceptable to the Administration. Such certificates shall either be
attached as a part of the vessel's certification or shall be used as the
basis for the issuance of the accredited person's own loose gear,
wire rope, or heat treatment certificates. In the latter case, the original
certificates shall be kept on file by the accredited person as part of
the permanent record of the vessel concerned.
(h) In case of practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships, the
Assistant Secretary in his discretion may grant exemptions from any
provision of subparts C, D, and E of this part.
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§1919.11 Recordkeeping and related procedures concerning
records in custody of accredited persons.
(a) An accredited person shall maintain records of all work
performed under subparts D and E of this part.
(b) An accredited person shall maintain a continuous record of
the status of the certification of each vessel issued a register by such
person.
(c) The records required in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this
section shall be available for examination by the Assistant Secretary.
(d) When annual or quinquennial tests, inspections,
examinations, or heat treatments are performed by an accredited
person, other than the person who originally issued the vessel's
register, such accredited person shall furnish copies of any
certificates issued and information as to register entries to the person
originally issuing the register.
(e) An accredited person shall inform the nearest local office of
the Administration whenever a vessel is initially certificated under
these regulations and a register in the prescribed form has been
issued.
(f) A copy of each certificate relating to unit tests or thorough
examinations, except those issued by the manufacturer and those
issued by accredited persons outside of the United States, shall be
sent to the nearest local office of the Administration within 10 days

after issuance. Such records shall form a part of the Administration's
file on the accredited person.
(g) An accredited person shall promptly notify the nearest local
office of the Administration with respect to any changes in technical
personnel, in fee schedules in geographical areas in which
operations are conducted, or other pertinent substantial changes in
its organization or operations.
[39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, as amended at 76 FR 33610, June 8, 2011]
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§1919.12 Recordkeeping and related procedures concerning
records in custody of the vessel.
(a) A fully completed and up-to-date register shall be kept in the
form prescribed or approved by the Administration, giving the
particulars required with respect to:
(1) The inspections and thorough examinations required by
§1919.15(a) and (b).
(2) The thorough examinations required by §1919.15(c).
(3) The thorough examinations required by §1919.17.
(4) The heat treatment required by §1919.16 (a) and (b), and
§1919.19.
(b) Certificates in the form prescribed or approved by the
Administration shall be kept up-to-date, be attached to the register,
and shall contain the particulars required with respect to:
(1) The testing and examinations required by §§1919.14,
1919.15(a), and 1919.19.
(2) The heat treatment required by §§1919.16 and 1919.19.
(c) The certificates and entries in the register shall be signed by
a person qualified under §1919.37.
(d) Adequate means shall be provided to enable persons
examining the register, or any certificate attached thereto, to identify
items of cargo gear referred to therein. Small items of gear, such as
shackles, shall bear a mark to indicate that they have been initially
tested.
(e) Records shall be kept aboard vessels identifying wire rope
or articles of loose gear obtained from time to time and required to be
certificated under the regulations of this part.

(f) An accredited person shall instruct the vessel's officers, or
the vessel's operator if the vessel is unmanned, that the vessel's
register and certificates shall be preserved for at least 5 years after
the date of the latest entry except in the case of nonrecurring test
certificates concerning gear which is kept in use for a longer period,
in which event the pertinent certificates shall be retained so long as
that gear is continued in use.
(g) In cases where derricks, spouts, suckers, or cranes are
mounted permanently aboard barges which remain in domestic
inland waters service, the certification documentation shall comply
with the provisions of §1919.90 of this part.
[39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, as amended at 76 FR 33610, June 8, 2011]

Subpart D—Certification of Vessels' Cargo
Gear
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§1919.13 General.
(a) Except as noted in §1919.1 and as provided in exemptions
under §1919.10(h), certification performed by accredited persons
shall conform to the requirements contained in this subpart.
(b) Safe working loads assigned to assembled units of gear,
shall be based on applicable design criteria acceptable to the
accredited person. Where no design data on which to base a rating is
obtainable, the safe working load ratings assigned shall be based on
the owner's information and warranty that those so assigned are
correct. Unit test certificates shall state the basis for any such safe
working load assignment.

§1919.14 Initial tests of cargo gear and tests after alterations,
renewals or repairs.
(a)(1) Before being taken into use, hoisting machines, fixed
gear aboard vessels accessory thereto, and loose gear and wire rope
used in connection therewith shall be tested and examined and the
safe working load thereof certified in the manner set forth in subpart
E of this part.
(2) Replacement or additional loose gear and wire rope
obtained from time to time shall also be tested and examined in the

manner set forth in paragraph (a)(1) of this section. However, the
replacement of a component part of an article of loose gear such as a
sheave, pin, or bushing does not require a new test certificate as long
as the new component at least equals in all particulars the part
replaced.
(b) In the case of untested gear which has been in use, an initial
test in conformance with paragraph (a)(1) of this section shall be
carried out: Provided, however, That existing standing rigging and
wire rope will not be required to be tested but shall be thoroughly
examined to ascertain its fitness for continued use in conformance
with the requirements of §§1919.24 and 1919.25.
(c) In the case of important alterations or renewals of the
machinery and gear and also after repairs due to failure of or damage
to other than loose components, a test as required in paragraph
(a)(1) of this section shall be carried out.
(d) If the operation in which cargo gear is engaged never
utilizes more than a fraction of the safe working load rating, the
owner may, at his option, have said gear certificated for, and limited
in operation to, a lesser maximum safe working load: Provided,
however, That the gear concerned is physically capable of operation
at the original load rating and the load reduction is not for the
purpose of avoiding correction of any deficiency.
(e) In no case shall safe working loads be increased beyond the
original design limitations unless such increase is based on
engineering calculations by or acceptable to the accredited
certification agency, and all necessary structural changes are carried
out.

§1919.15 Periodic tests, examinations and inspections.
After being taken into use, every hoisting machine, all fixed gear
aboard vessels accessory thereto and loose gear used in connection
therewith shall be tested, thoroughly examined or inspected as
follows:
(a) Derricks with their winches and accessory gear, including
the attachments, as a unit; and cranes and other hoisting machines
with their accessory gear, as a unit, shall be tested and thoroughly
examined every 5 years in the manner set forth in subpart E of this
part.
(b) Derricks, their permanent attachments and any other fixed
gear, the dismantling of which is especially difficult, shall be visually
inspected every twelve months. In order to facilitate such inspection,
all derricks shall be lowered.

(c) All hoisting machines (e.g., cranes, winches, blocks,
shackles, and all other accessory gear) not included in paragraph (b)
of this section shall be thoroughly examined every 12 months by
means of a visual examination, supplemented as necessary by other
means, such as a hammer test or with electronic, ultrasonic, or other
nondestructive methods, carried out as carefully as conditions permit
in order to arrive at a reliable conclusion as to the safety of the parts
examined. Particular attention shall be paid to the suitability for
continued use of all swivels and the pins and bushings of blocks. If
necessary, parts of the machines or gear shall be dismantled. If
blocks are disassembled, all shell bolt nuts shall be securely locked
upon reassembly.
(d) Where a derrick or crane is mounted on a barge hull, and
ballast tanks within the hull are used to facilitate use of the derrick or
crane, or uncontrolled free surface may be a factor, each annual
inspection or examination, as required, shall include such inspection
as is necessary for the purpose of determining the integrity of any
internals contributing to stability under conditions of use. The owner
shall provide the accredited person with necessary information on
any ballasting arrangements required.
(e) Annual inspection or examination, as required, shall include,
among other things, examination of the following:
(1) Derrick heel attachment points. Heel pins may, if possible,
be examined by nondestructive examination.
(2) Shrouds and stays necessary in the use of the gear,
together with attachment points.
(3) Deck fittings for the securing of vangs, topping lifts, and/or
preventers.
(4) Means of attachment to the hull of “A” frame or other fixed
derrick or crane structure and of mobile types of equipment
permanently placed aboard the barge or vessel.
(5) Clamshell buckets or other similar equipment, such as
magnets, etc., used in conjunction with a derrick or crane mounted
aboard a vessel, with particular attention to closing line wires and
sheaves. The accredited person may supplement such examination
by requesting any operational tests he may deem appropriate.
(6) Winch and other operating drums for excessive wear or
defect.
[39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, as amended at 76 FR 33610, June 8, 2011]

§1919.16 Heat treatment.
(a) All chains (other than bridle chains attached to derricks or
masts), rings, hooks, shackles, and swivels made of wrought iron,
which are used in hoisting or lowering, shall be annealed in
accordance with §1919.36 at the following intervals:
(1) Half-inch and smaller chains, rings, hooks, shackles and
swivels in general use, at least once every six months; and
(2) All other chains, rings, hooks, shackles, and swivels in
general use, at least once every twelve months.
(3) In the case of gear used solely on lifting machinery worked
by hand, twelve months shall be substituted for six months in
paragraph (a)(1) of this section and two years for twelve months in
paragraph (a)(2) of this section.
(4) When used in this paragraph, the term “in general use”
means used on fifty-two or more days in a year. In any case,
however, the period between annealings shall not exceed two years.
(b) Chains, rings, hooks, shackles, and swivels made of
material other than wrought iron or steel shall be heat treated when
necessary in accordance with §1919.36(b).

§1919.17 Exemptions from heat treatment.
Gear made of steel, or gear which contains (as in ball bearings
swivels), or is permanently attached to (as with blocks) equipment
made of materials which cannot be subjected to heat treatment shall
be exempt from the requirements of §1919.16. Such gear, however,
shall be thoroughly examined in the manner described in
§1919.15(c).

§1919.18 Grace periods.
Grace periods allowed in connection with the requirements of
this subpart are as follows:
(a) Annual or six-month requirements—by the end of the
voyage during which they become due;
(b) Quinquennial requirements—within six months after the date
when due;

(c) Grace periods shall not be deemed to extend subsequent
due dates.
[39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, as amended at 76 FR 33610, June 8, 2011]

§1919.19 Gear requiring welding.
Chains or other gear which have been lengthened, altered or
repaired by welding shall be properly heat treated where necessary,
and, before again being put into use, shall be tested and reexamined
in the manner set forth in subpart E of this part.

§1919.20 Damaged components.
(a) Pursuant to §1918.51(b) of this chapter, any derrick or
associated permanent fitting which is deformed in service between
surveys shall be subjected to proof test to determine its suitability for
continued service. If a proof test indicates that the derrick or
associated permanent fitting may be continued in service without
repair, a note of the existing deformity shall be made on the test
certificate. When, in the opinion of the accredited person, it is unsafe
to conduct a proof test with an existing deformity, the derrick or
associated permanent fitting shall be replaced or repaired and then
subjected to proof test in accordance with subpart E of this part.
(b) Any loose gear components which are injured or deformed
by a proof load shall be replaced before a certificate is issued.
(c) Any derrick, other fixed installation, or associated permanent
fitting which is injured or deformed by a proof load shall be replaced
or repaired and another proof load test shall be conducted without
damage before a certificate is issued.

§1919.21 Marking and posting of safe working loads.
(a) The safe working load of the assembled gear and the
minimum angle to the horizontal at which this load may be applied
shall be plainly marked at the heels of all booms along with the date
of the test. Where gear is certificated for use in union purchase, the
union purchase safe working load shall also be plainly marked. Any
limitations shall be noted in the vessel's papers.
(b) The safe working load shall be marked on all blocks used in

hoisting or lowering.
(c) When the capacity of the boom of a crane or derrick has
been or will be rated in accordance with the variance of its radius, the
maximum safe working loads for the various working angles of the
boom and the maximum and minimum radii at which the boom may
be safely used shall be conspicuously posted near the controls and
visible to the crane operator. Ratings may be stated in pounds. When
they are stated in tons of 2,000 pounds, this fact shall be indicated.

§1919.22 Requirements governing braking devices and power
sources.
All types of winches and cranes shall be provided with means to
stop and hold the proof load in any position, and the efficiency of
such means shall be demonstrated. Electric winches,
electrohydraulic winches fitted with electromagnetic or hydraulic
brakes at the winch, or electric cranes shall be equipped so that a
failure of the electric power shall stop the motion and set the brakes
without any action on the part of the operator. Current for operation of
electric winches and cranes during the tests shall be taken from the
vessel's circuits. Shore current may be used if it passes through the
vessel's main switchboard.

§1919.23 Means of derrick attachment.
Appropriate measures shall be taken to prevent the foot of a
derrick from being accidentally lifted from its socket or support during
the test.

§1919.24 Limitations on use of wire rope.
(a) An eye splice made in any wire rope shall have at least
three tucks with a whole strand of rope and two tucks with one-half of
the wires cut out of each strand. However, this requirement shall not
operate to preclude the use of another form of splice or connection
which can be shown to be as efficient and which is not prohibited by
part 1918 of this chapter.
(b) Except for eye splices in the ends of wires, each wire rope
used in hoisting or lowering, in guying derricks, or as a topping lift,
preventer or pendant shall consist of one continuous piece without
knot or splice.

(c) Eyes in the ends of wire rope cargo falls shall not be formed
by knots and, in single part falls, shall not be formed by wire rope
clips.
(d) The ends of falls shall be secured to the winch drums by
clamps, U-bolts, shackles or some other equally strong method. Fiber
rope fastenings shall not be used.
(e) Wire rope shall not be used for the vessel's cargo gear if in
any length of eight diameters, the total number of visible broken wires
exceeds 10 percent of the total number of wires, or if the rope shows
other signs of excessive wear, corrosion, or defect. Particular
attention shall be given to the condition of those sections of wire rope
adjacent to any terminal connections, those sections exposed to
abnormal wear, and those sections not normally exposed for
examination.

§1919.25 Limitations on use of chains.
Chains forming a part of vessel's cargo gear shall not be used
when, due to stretch, the increase of length of a measured section
exceeds five percent, when a link is damaged, or when other external
defects are evident. Chains shall not be shortened by bolting, wiring,
or knotting.

Subpart E—Certification of Vessels: Tests and
Proof Loads; Heat Treatment; Competent
Persons
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§1919.26 Visual inspection before tests.
Before any test under this subpart E is carried out, a visual
inspection of the gear involved shall be conducted and any visibly
defective gear shall be replaced or repaired. The provisions of
§1919.15(d) shall be adhered to.

§1919.27 Unit proof tests—winches, derricks and gear
accessory thereto.

(a) Winches, with the whole of the gear accessory thereto
(including derricks, goosenecks, eye plates, eye bolts, or other
attachments), shall be tested with a proof load which shall exceed the
safe working load as follows:
Safe working load

Proof load

Up to 20 tons

25 percent in excess.

20-50 tons

5 tons in excess.

Over 50 tons

10 percent in excess.

(b) The proof load shall be lifted with the vessel's normal tackle
with the derrick at an angle not more than 15 degrees to the
horizontal, or, at the designed minimum angle when this is greater,
or, when this is impracticable, at the lowest practicable angle. The
angle at which the test was made shall be stated in the certificate of
test. After the proof load has been lifted, it shall be swung as far as
possible in both directions. In applying the proof load, the design
factors of the gear concerned will determine whether the load is
applied with a single part fall or with a purchase and the certificate of
test shall state the means used. Where winches are fitted with
mechanical brakes for manual operation they shall be demonstrated
to be in satisfactory operating condition.
(c) In the case of heavy lift derrick barges, proof loads shall be
applied, except as limited by design and stability considerations, at
the maximum and minimum radii for which designed, as well as at
any intermediate radius which the surveyor may deem necessary,
and shall be swung as far as possible in both directions. Data with
respect to each proof load applied shall be entered in the test
certificate.
(d) No items of cargo gear furnished by outside sources shall be
used as a part of the vessel's gear for the purpose of accomplishing
the proof test.
(e) All tests prescribed by this section should in general be
carried out by dead load, except that in the case of quadrennial tests,
replacements, or renewals, spring or hydraulic balances may be used
where dead loads are not reasonably available. However, no
exception shall be allowed in the case of gear on new vessels.
(f) The test shall not be regarded as satisfactory unless the
indicator remains constant under the proof load for a period of at
least 5 minutes.
(g)(1) The safe working load, determined pursuant to the
requirements of this section, shall be applicable only to a swinging
derrick. When using two fixed derricks in “union purchase” rigs, the
safe working load should generally be reduced. It is recommended

that owners obtain union purchase safe working load certification
based upon design study and analysis by, or acceptable to, a
qualified technical office of an accredited gear certification agency,
with the recognition that such determinations are valid only for the
conditions contemplated in the analysis.
(2) Where both guys and preventers are fitted, union purchase
certification shall state whether the guy or the preventer is the
working strength member, when the guy is for slewing only, and
when the guy and preventer should share working loads as far as
practicable.
(h) When necessary in the proof testing of heavy derricks, the
appropriate shrouds and stays shall be rigged.

§1919.28 Unit proof tests—cranes and gear accessory thereto.
(a) Except as noted in paragraph (e) of this section, cranes and
other hoisting machines, together with gear accessory thereto, shall
be tested with a proof load which shall exceed the safe working load
as follows:
Safe working load

Proof load

Up to 20 tons

25 percent in excess.

20-50 tons

5 tons in excess.

Over 50 tons

10 percent in excess.

(b) The proof load shall be lifted and swung as far as possible in
both directions. If the jib or boom of the crane has a variable radius, it
shall be tested with proof loads, as specified in paragraph (a) of this
section, at the maximum and minimum radii. In the case of hydraulic
cranes, when due to the limitation of pressure it is impossible to lift a
load 25 percent in excess of the safe working load, it will be sufficient
to lift the greatest possible load.
(c) Initial proof tests of new cranes shall be made only with a
dead load as specified in paragraph (b) of this section.
(d) Initial tests of cranes which have been in service,
quadrennial tests, or tests associated with replacements or renewals,
may be made with spring or hydraulic balances where dead loads are
not reasonably available under the following conditions:
(1) Tests shall be conducted at maximum, minimum, and
intermediate radius points, as well as such points in the arc of
rotation as meet with the approval of the accredited person.

(2) An additional test shall be conducted with partial load and
shall include all functions and movements contemplated in the use of
the crane.
(e) In cases where shore-type cranes are mounted permanently
aboard barges, the requirements of this Subpart E with respect to
unit proof tests and examinations shall not apply and the applicable
requirements of Subpart H of this part shall be adhered to with
respect to unit proof tests and examinations.

§1919.29 Limitations on safe working loads and proof loads.
The proof loads specified by §§1919.27 and 1919.28 shall be
adjusted as necessary to meet any pertinent limitations based on
stability and/or on structural competence at particular radii. Safe
working loads shall be reduced accordingly.

§1919.30 Examinations subsequent to unit tests.
(a) After satisfactory completion of the unit proof load tests
required by §§1919.27 and 1919.28, the cargo gear and all
component parts thereof shall be given a thorough visual
examination, supplemented as necessary by other means, such as a
hammer test or with electronic, ultrasonic, or other nondestructive
methods, to determine if any of the parts were damaged, deformed,
or otherwise rendered unsafe for further use.
(b) When the test of gear referred to in paragraph (a) of this
section is being conducted for the first time on a vessel, accessory
gear shall be dismantled or disassembled for examination after the
test. The sheaves and pins of the blocks included in this test need
not be removed unless there is evidence of deformation or failure.
(c) For subsequent tests such parts of the gear shall be
dismantled or disassembled after the test as necessary to determine
their suitability for continued service.
(d) When blocks are disassembled all shell bolt nuts shall be
securely locked upon reassembly.
(e) In carrying out the requirements of this section, replacement
shall be required of:
(1) Any swivel found to have excessive tolerance as a result of
wear on any bearing surface.

(2) Pins of blocks found to be shouldered, notched, or grooved
from wear, in which case, in addition to replacing the pin, sheave
bushings shall be examined for suitability for continued use.

§1919.31 Proof tests—loose gear.
(a) Chains, rings, shackles and other loose gear (whether
accessory to a machine or not) shall be tested with a proof load
against the article equal to that shown in the following table:
Article of gear
Chain, ring, hook, shackle or swivel

Proof load
100 percent in
excess of the safe
working load.

Blocks:
Single sheave block

300 percent in
excess of the safe
1
working load.

Multiple sheave block with safe working
load up to and including 20 tons

100 percent in
excess of the safe
working load.

Multiple sheave block with safe working
load over 20 tons up to and including 40
tons

20 tons in excess
of the safe working
load.

Multiple sheave block with safe working
load over 40 tons

50 percent in
excess of the safe
working load.

Pitched chains used with hand-operated
blocks and rings, hooks, shackles or
swivels permanently attached thereto

50 percent in
excess of the safe
working load.

Hand-operated blocks used with pitched
chains and rings, hooks, shackles or
swivels permanently attached thereto

50 percent in
excess of the safe
working load.

The proof load applied to the block is equivalent to twice the
maximum resultant load on the eye of pin of the block when lifting the
nominal safe working load defined in (i) below. The proof load is,
therefore, equal to four times the safe working load as defined in (i)
below or twice the safe working load as defined in (ii) below.
(i) The nominal safe working load of a single-sheave block
should be the maximum load which can be safely lifted by the block
when the load is attached to a rope which passes around the sheave
of the block.

(ii) In the case of a single-sheave block where the load is
attached directly to the block instead of to a rope passing around the
sheave, it is permissible to lift a load equal to twice the nominal safe
working load of the block as defined in (i) above.
(iii) In the case of a lead block so situated that an acute angle
cannot be formed by the two parts of the rope passing over it (i.e.,
the angle is always 90° or more), the block need not have a greater
nominal safe working load than one-half the maximum resultant load
which can be placed upon it.
(b) In cases where persons accredited to carry out loose gear
tests may be retained to conduct tests of special stevedoring gear as
described in §1918.61(b) of this chapter, which does not form part of
a vessel's equipment, such tests shall adhere to the requirements set
forth in §1918.61(b) (1), (2), and (3) of this chapter.
(c) After being tested as required by paragraph (a) of this
section, and before being taken into use, all chains, rings, hooks,
shackles, blocks or other loose gear, except as noted in §1919.32,
shall be thoroughly examined, the sheaves and pins of the blocks
being removed for this purpose, to determine whether any part has
been injured or permanently deformed by the test. Shell bolt nuts
shall be securely locked upon reassembly. Defective loose gear
components shall be replaced before the certificate is issued.
(d) Any certificate relating to shackles, swivels or strength
members of single-sheave blocks which have been restored to
original dimensions by welding shall state this fact.

§1919.32 Specially designed blocks and components.
(a) Blocks and connecting components of an unusual nature
which are specially designed and constructed as an integral part of a
particular lifting unit and are either permanently affixed or of such
design that two or more components must be tested together need
not be considered as loose gear for purposes of §1919.31.
(b) In lieu of the loose gear proof test required by §1919.31(a),
design data shall be submitted to an accredited certification agency
indicating design and material specifications and analysis whereby
the designed strength of such gear may be determined.
(c) Subsequent to the test of the lifting unit as a whole, a
thorough visual examination shall be made of disassembled parts
and an electronic, ultrasonic, or other equally efficient nondestructive
examination shall be made of those parts not dismantled to ensure
the safe condition of such parts.

§1919.33 Proof tests—wire rope.
Wire rope, except as provided in §1919.14(b), shall be tested by
sample, a piece being tested to destruction, and the safe working
load of running ropes, unless otherwise acceptable to the
Administration on the basis of design, shall not exceed one-fifth of
the breaking load of the sample tested. In the case of running ropes
used in gear with a safe working load exceeding 10 tons, the safe
working load shall not exceed one-fourth of the breaking load of the
sample tested.

§1919.34 Proof tests after repairs or alterations.
When proof loads are applied after repairs or alterations, all
parts of the assembled gear shall be examined as required in
§§1919.30, 1919.31(c), or 1919.32(c), whichever is applicable.

§1919.35 Order of tests.
When both unit and loose gear proof load tests are required, the
loose gear test may be carried out after completion of the unit test.

§1919.36 Heat treatment.
(a) The annealing of wrought iron gear required by this part
shall be accomplished at a temperature between 1100° and 1200 °F.
and the exposure shall be of between 30 and 60 minutes duration.
After being annealed, the gear shall be allowed to cool slowly and
shall then be carefully inspected. All annealing shall be carried out in
a closed furnace.
(b) When heat treatment of loose gear made of other than
wrought iron or steel is recommended by the manufacturer, it shall be
carried out in accordance with the specifications of the manufacturer.

§1919.37 Competent persons.

All gear certification functions shall be performed by competent
persons as set forth in the following table:
Functions

Competent person

Any testing,
Responsible individual, surveyor or other
examination, inspection, authorized agent of a person accredited by
or heat treatment
the Administration under the regulations
required in United
contained in this part.
States ports
Any testing,
Responsible individual, surveyor or other
examination, inspection, authorized agent of persons recognized by
or heat treatment
the Commandant of the United States Coast
required while the
Guard or by a foreign nation whose
vessel is in other than certification is accepted by the
United States ports
Administration as being in substantial
accordance with §1918.12(a) of this
chapter.
Testing, examination
and inspection of loose
gear or wire rope; heat
treatment of loose gear

Employees or authorized agents of persons
accredited specifically by the Administration
for this purpose under the regulations
contained in this part, or the manufacturer of
the gear concerned unless disapproved by
the Assistant Secretary.

Subpart F—Accreditation To Certificate ShoreBased Equipment
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§1919.50 Eligibility for accreditation to certificate shore-based
material handling devices covered by §1917.50 of this chapter,
safety and health regulations for marine terminals.
(a) A person applying for accreditation to carry out certification
activities and to issue and maintain the requisite records must be:
(1) A manufacturer of cranes or derricks or of specialized
equipment of the type for which accreditation application is made, or
a person or organization representing such a manufacturer in a
technical capacity; or
(2) Technically experienced and qualified to carry out
examinations and/or testing, as applicable, of vessels or shore-based
equipment or gear of the type for which accreditation application is
made.

(b) The owner of shore-based equipment affected may
designate a member of his organization to carry out certification
functions respecting the owner's equipment, on the following
conditions:
(1) The designee is technically experienced and qualified in the
inspection and maintenance or design of the type of equipment
involved, aside from employment as an operator only.
(2) The designee has applied to an accredited, nationally
operating certification agency and has been granted appointment or
equivalent recognition by that agency as a surveyor for the purpose
intended.
(3) Certification activities carried out by the designee are
cleared through the offices, and are subject to the approval, of the
accredited certificating agency. When equipment is found satisfactory
for use upon any survey, said equipment may be used pending
receipt of notification of such approval or any disapproval.
(4) In cases where equipment is certificated by a person
designated by the equipment owner, the cognizant accredited
certification agency retains the right to inspect such equipment as
desired and convenient in order to ascertain the adequacy of the
certification activity performed.
(c) Accreditation to conduct such nondestructive examination as
may be a part of any certification activity may be granted to
applicants found competent and equipped to carry out this activity.
(d) Unless exemptions are granted at the discretion of the
Assistant Secretary in cases of practical difficulties or unnecessary
hardship, applicants for accreditation as specified in this section shall
be prepared to carry out all necessary functions, except that any
requisite wire rope tests, nondestructive examinations, and heat
treatments may be carried out by the manufacturer of the gear
concerned or by another person accredited specifically for these
purposes.
(e) A person applying for accreditation shall have a satisfactory
record of relevant experience and performance, and shall be in
sound financial condition.

§1919.51 Provisions respecting application for accreditation,
action upon the application, and related matters.
The provisions of §§1919.3, 1919.4, 1919.5, 1919.7, 1919.8,
and 1919.9 shall govern accreditation to certificate shore-based
material handling devices to the extent applicable.

(Section 1919.51 contains a collection of information which has been
approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB Control No.
1218-0003)
[39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, as amended at 61 FR 5509, Feb. 13, 1996]

Subpart G—Duties of Persons Accredited To
Certificate Shore-Based Material Handling
Devices
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§1919.60 General duties, exemptions.
(a) The requirements of subpart H of this part shall be strictly
observed: Provided, however, That in cases of practical difficulties or
unnecessary hardship, the Assistant Secretary in his discretion may
grant exemptions or variations from any provision in that subpart.
(b) Except as otherwise noted in this part, all functions required
by subpart H of this part shall be carried out by or under the
supervision of a person accredited for the purpose or by his
authorized representative.
(c) All required unit proof load tests shall be carried out by the
use of weights as a dead load. Only where this is not possible may
dynamometers or other recording test equipment be used. Any such
recording test equipment owned by an accredited person shall have
been tested for accuracy within the 6 months next preceding
application for accreditation or renewal thereof. Such test shall be
performed with calibrating equipment which has been checked in turn
so that indications are traceable to the National Bureau of Standards.
A copy of test reports shall accompany the accreditation application.
Where test equipment is not the property of the accredited person,
that person shall not issue any certificate based upon the use of such
equipment unless its owner has made available a certificate of
accuracy based on the requirements of this paragraph obtained
within the year prior to such use, and stating the errors of the
equipment. In any event, reasonable standards of accuracy shall be
met and proof loads adjusted as necessary.
(d) The qualifications of any person appointed or recognized by
any accredited person for the purpose of carrying out certification
functions shall meet with the approval of the Assistant Secretary.
(e) Sections 1919.10(e) and (g) and 1919.11 shall govern, to
the extent applicable, persons accredited under subpart F of this part.

Subpart H—Certification of Shore-Based
Material Handling Devices
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§1919.70 General provisions.
(a) Certification of shore-based material handling devices shall
conform to the requirements contained in this subpart, except in
cases for which exemptions or variations have been granted by the
Assistant Secretary as provided in §§1919.50(d) and 1919.60(a).
(b) Any replacements or repairs deemed necessary by the
accredited person shall be carried out before application of a proof
test.
(c) Ton in this subpart means a ton of 2,000 pounds.
(d) When applied to shore-based material handling devices,
ratings may be stated in pounds rather than tons. When stated in
tons of 2,000 pounds, this fact shall be indicated.

§1919.71 Unit proof test and examination of cranes.
(a) Unit proof tests of cranes shall be carried out at the following
times:
(1) In the cases of new cranes, before initial use and every 4
years thereafter.
(2) In the cases of uncertificated cranes which have been in
use, at the time of initial certification and every 4 years thereafter.
(3) After important alterations and renewals and after repairs
due to failure of, or damage to major components.
(b) Unit proof load tests of cranes shall be carried out where
applicable with the boom in the least stable direction relative to the
mounting, based on the manufacturer's specifications.
(c) Unit proof load tests shall be based on the manufacturer's
load ratings for the conditions of use and shall, except in the case of
bridge type cranes utilizing a trolley, consist of application of a proof
load of 10 percent in excess of the load ratings at maximum and

minimum radii, and at such intermediate radii as the certificating
authority may deem necessary in the circumstances.1 Trolley
equipped cranes shall be subject to a proof load of 25 percent in
excess of the manufacturer's load rating. In cases of foreign
manufacture, the manufacturer's specifications shall be subject to
approval by the certificating authority as being equivalent to U.S.
practice. The weight of all auxiliary handling devices such as, but not
limited to, magnets, hooks, slings, and clamshell buckets, shall be
considered part of the load.
1
The manufacturer's load ratings are usually based upon percentage of
tipping loads under some conditions and upon limitations of structural
competence at others, as well as on other criteria such as type of crane
mounting, whether or not outriggers are used, etc. Some cranes utilizing a
trolley may have only one load rating assigned and applicable at any
outreach. It is important that the manufacturer's ratings be used.

(d) An examination shall be carried out in conjunction with each
unit proof load test. The accredited person, or his authorized
representative, shall make a determination as to correction of
deficiencies found. The examination shall cover the following points
as applicable:
(1) All functional operating mechanisms shall be examined for
improper function, maladjustment, and excessive component wear,
with particular attention to sheaves, pins, and drums. The
examination shall include operation with partial load, in which all
functions and movements, including, where applicable, maximum
possible rotation in both directions, are performed.
(2) All safety devices shall be examined for malfunction.
(3) Lines, tanks, valves, drains, pumps, and other parts of air or
hydraulic systems shall be examined for deterioration or leakage.
(4) Loose gear components, such as hooks, including wire rope
and wire rope terminals and connections, shall be checked with
particular attention to sections of wire rope exposed to abnormal
wear and to sections not normally exposed for examination. The
provisions of §1919.24 shall apply in wire rope examinations.
Cracked or deformed hooks shall be discarded and not reused on
any equipment subject to the provisions of part 1918 of this chapter
and this part 1919.
(5) Rope reeving shall comply with manufacturer's
recommendations.
(6) Deformed, cracked, or excessively corroded members in
crane structure and boom shall be repaired or replaced as
necessary.
(7) Loose bolts, rivets, or other connections shall be corrected.

(8) Worn, cracked, or distorted parts affecting safe operation
shall be corrected.
(9) Brake and clutch system parts, linings, pawls, and ratchets
shall be examined for excessive wear and free operation.
(10) Load, boom angle, or other indicators shall be checked
over their full range for any significant inaccuracy. A boom angle or
radius indicator shall be fitted.
(11) It shall be ascertained that there is a durable rating chart
visible to the operator, covering the complete range of the
manufacturer's capacity ratings at all operating radii, for all
permissible boom lengths and jib lengths, with alternate ratings for
optional equipment affecting such ratings. Necessary precautions or
warnings shall be included. Operating controls shall be marked or an
explanation of controls shall be posted at the operator's position to
indicate function.
(12) Where used, clamshell buckets or other similar equipment
such as magnets, etc., shall be carefully examined in all respects,
with particular attention to closing line wires and sheaves. The
accredited person may supplement such examination by requesting
any operational tests as may be appropriate.
(13) Careful examination of the junction areas of removable
boom sections, particularly for proper seating, cracks, deformities, or
other defects in securing bolts and in the vicinity of such bolts.
(14) It shall be ascertained that no counterweights in excess of
the manufacturer's specifications are fitted.
(15) Such other examination or supplemental functional tests
shall be made as may be deemed necessary by the accredited
person under the circumstances.

§1919.72 Annual examination of cranes.
(a) In any year in which no quadrennial unit proof test is
required, an examination shall be carried out by an accredited person
or his authorized representative. Such examination shall be made not
later than the anniversary date of the quadrennial certification and
shall conform with the requirements of §1919.71(d).

§1919.73 Unit proof test and examination of derricks.

(a) Unit proof tests of derricks shall be carried out at the same
times as are specified in §1919.71(a) for cranes.
(b) Unit proof load tests and safe working load ratings shall be
based on the design load ratings at the ranges of boom angles or
operating radii. Unit proof loads shall exceed the safe working load
as follows:
Safe working load

Proof Load

Up to 20 tons

25 percent in excess.

20-50 tons

5 tons in excess.

Over 50 tons

10 percent in excess.

Proof loads shall be applied at the designed maximum and minimum
boom angles or radii, or, if this is impracticable, as close to these as
practicable. The angles or radii of test shall be stated in the certificate
of test. Proof loads shall be swung as far as possible in both
directions. The weight of all auxiliary handling devices shall be
considered a part of the load.
(c) After satisfactory completion of a unit proof load test, the
derrick and all component parts thereof shall be carefully examined in
accordance with the requirements of §1919.71(d), as far as
applicable.

§1919.74 Annual examination of derricks.
(a) In any year in which no quadrennial unit proof test is
required, an examination shall be carried out by an accredited person
or his authorized representative. Such annual examination shall be
made not later than the anniversary date of the quadrennial
certification and shall conform in all applicable respect with
§1919.71(d).

§1919.75 Determination of crane or derrick safe working loads
and limitations in absence of manufacturer's data.
(a) In the event neither manufacturer's data nor design data on
safe working loads (including any applicable limitations) are
obtainable, the safe working load ratings assigned shall be based on
the owner's information and warranty that those so assigned are
correct. Unit test certificates shall state the basis for any such safe
working load assignment.

§1919.76 Safe working load reduction.
(a) If the operation in which equipment is engaged never utilizes
more than a fraction of the safe working load rating, the owner of
such equipment may, at his option, have the crane or derrick
certificated for and operated at a lesser maximum safe working load
in keeping with the use and based on radius and other pertinent
factors: Provided, however, That the equipment concerned is
physically capable of operation at the original load rating and the load
reduction is not for the purpose of avoiding correction of any
deficiency.

§1919.77 Safe working load increase.
(a) In no case shall safe working loads be increased beyond the
manufacturer's ratings or original design limitations unless such
increase meets with the manufacturer's approval. Where the
manufacturer's services are not available, or where the equipment is
of foreign manufacture, engineering design analysis by, or
acceptable to, the accredited certification agency is required. All
necessary structural changes shall be carried out.

§1919.78 Nondestructive examinations.
(a) Wherever it is considered necessary by the accredited
person or his authorized representative and wherever it is practical
and advisable to avoid disassembly of equipment, removal of pins,
etc., examination of structure or parts by electronic, ultrasonic, or
other nondestructive methods may be carried out, provided that the
procedure followed is acceptable to the Assistant Secretary and the
person carrying out such examination is accredited or acceptable to
the Assistant Secretary for the purpose.

§1919.79 Wire rope.
(a) Wire rope and replacement wire rope shall be of the same
size, same or better grade, and same construction as originally
furnished by the equipment manufacturer or contemplated in the
design, unless otherwise recommended by the equipment or the wire
rope manufacturer due to actual working condition requirements. In

the absence of specific requirements as noted, wire rope shall be of a
size and construction suitable for the purpose, and a safety factor of
4 shall be adhered to, and verified by wire rope test certificate.
(b) Wire rope in use on equipment previously constructed and
prior to initial certification of said equipment shall not be required to
be tested, but shall be subject to thorough examination at the time of
initial certification of the equipment.

§1919.80 Heat treatment.
(a) Wherever heat treatment of any loose gear is recommended
by the manufacturer, it shall be carried out in accordance with the
specifications of the manufacturer.

§1919.81 Examination of bulk cargo loading or discharging
spouts or suckers.
(a) Those portions of bulk cargo loading or discharging spouts
or suckers which extend over vessels, together with any portable
extensions, rigging components, outriggers, and attachment points
supporting them or any of their components vertically, shall be
examined annually. The examination shall be carried out with
particular attention to the condition of wire rope and accessories. The
equipment shall not be considered satisfactory unless, in the opinion
of the accredited person or his authorized representative, it is
deemed fit to serve its intended function.

§1919.90 Documentation.
(a) Documents issued respecting a certification function by an
accredited person shall be on forms approved for such use by the
Assistant Secretary and shall so state.
(b) Such documents shall be issued by the accredited person to
the owners of affected equipment, attesting to satisfactory
compliance with applicable requirements. The forms used shall
contain the following information:
(1) Unit proof tests where required—
(i) Identification of crane or derrick including manufacturer,
model number, serial number, and ownership.

(ii) Basis for assignment of safe worksigned (i.e., whether based
on manufacturing load ratings, with the ratings asturer's ratings,
whether for any specific service, etc.).
(iii) Proof test details noting radii and proof loads, how applied,
and, where applicable, direction relative to mounting.
(iv) A statement that the test and associated examination were
conducted and all applicable requirements of this subpart are met.
(v) Any necessary remarks or supplementary data, including
limitations imposed and the reason thereof.
(vi) Name of accredited person and identification of authorized
representative actually conducting test and/or examination.
(vii) Authorized signature of accredited person; date and place
of test and/or examination.
(2) Annual examination of cranes or derricks—
(i) Information specified in paragraphs (b)(1) (i), (v), (vi), and
(vii) of this section.
(ii) A statement that the required examination has been carried
out and that, in the opinion of the accredited person or his authorized
representative, the equipment has been found in compliance in all
applicable respects with the requirements of this subpart.
(3) Annual examination of bulk cargo loading or discharging
spouts or suckers—
(i) Specific identification of equipment.
(ii) A statement that examination has been completed and that,
in the opinion of the accredited person or his authorized
representative, the equipment meets the criteria of §1919.81(a).
(iii) Information specified in paragraphs (b)(1) (v), (vi), and (vii)
of this section.
(c) Certificates relating to wire rope, whether tested by or under
the supervision of the accredited person or by its manufacturer and
whether or not issued on the basis of the manufacturer's certificates,
shall follow the general format of a wire rope test form approved by
the Administration.
(d) Accredited persons shall advise owners of affected
equipment of the necessity for maintaining required documentation or
acceptable copies thereof available for inspection at or near the
worksite of the equipment involved.

(1) Where initial and periodic tests as well as annual
examinations are required, documentation available for inspection
shall include the latest unit test certificate and any subsequent annual
examination certificates, together with wire rope test certificates
relating to any replacements since the last unit test or annual
examination.
(2) Where only annual examination is required, documentation
available for inspection shall include the latest annual examination
certificate and wire rope test certificates relating to any wire replaced
since the last annual examination.
(3) In the event that the heat treatment of any loose gear is
recommended by its manufacturer, the latest heat treatment
certificate, attesting to compliance with the manufacturer's
specifications, shall be part of the available documentation.
(e) No certification shall be issued until any deficiencies
considered by the accredited person to constitute a currently
unsatisfactory condition have been corrected. Replacement parts
shall be of equal or better quality than original equipment and
suitable for the purpose. In the event deficiencies remain uncorrected
and no certification therefore is issued, the accredited person shall
inform the nearest district office of the Administration of the
circumstances.
(Section 1919.90 contains a collection of information which has been
approved by the Office of Management and Budget under OMB Control No.
1218-0003)
[39 FR 22096, June 19, 1974, as amended at 61 FR 5509, Feb. 13, 1996]

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