Compliance Just Got Easier: Stay ahead of regulatory changes with instant notifications on updates that matter.

LEARN MORE

FREE TRIAL UPGRADE!
Thank you for investing in EnvironmentalHazmatHuman ResourcesHuman Resources, Hazmat & Environmental related content. Click 'UPGRADE' to continue.
CANCEL
YOU'RE ALL SET!
Enjoy your limited-time access to the Compliance Network!
A confirmation welcome email has been sent to your email address from ComplianceNetwork@t.jjkellercompliancenetwork.com. Please check your spam/junk folder if you can't find it in your inbox.
YOU'RE ALL SET!
Thank you for your interest in EnvironmentalHazmatHuman ResourcesHuman Resources, Hazmat & Environmental related content.
WHOOPS!
You've reached your limit of free access, if you'd like more info, please contact us at 800-327-6868.
CLOSE
 
 

ASME B30.6 Derricks (ANSI B30.6)

RegSenseCranes, Lifts, and ScaffoldingMaterials Handling and StorageSafety & HealthGeneral Industry SafetyDerricksSpecialized IndustriesConsensus StandardsIndustry Consensus StandardFocus AreaEnglishAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)Telecommunication UtilitiesMaterials Handling and StorageUSA

This publication covers various types of derricks (i.e., guy, stiff-leg, basket, breast, gin-pole, Chicago Boom, and A-frame derricks). Among other things, it requires that a load rating chart be affixed to permanently installed derricks, that frequent and periodic inspections be conducted, and that written inspection records of critical items be kept.

Current edition

  • ASME B30.6-2015 Derricks

Incorporation by reference

The following editions have been incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

IBR approved forOverview of requirementsIBR approved edition
1ANSI B30.6 is now referred to as ASME B30.6.
29 CFR 1910.181(b)(2)Employers must ensure all new derricks constructed and installed on or after August 31, 1971, meet the design specifications of the American National Standard Safety Code for Derricks, ANSI B30.6-1969.ANSI B30.6-1969 Safety Code for Derricks.1
29 CFR 1910.268(j)(4)(iv)(E)Employers must ensure hand signals to derrick operators are those prescribed by ANSI B30.6-1969, “Safety Code for Derricks.”ANSI B30.6-1969 Safety Code for Derricks.1
29 CFR 1910.268(j)(4)(iv)(H)Employers must ensure wire rope safety factors are in accordance with American National Standards Institute B30.6-1969.ANSI B30.6-1969 Safety Code for Derricks.1

How to purchase

Standards are available for purchase from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), see webstore.ansi.org, and from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), see www.asme.org.

['Cranes, Lifts, and Scaffolding', 'Materials Handling and Storage', 'Specialized Industries']
['Derricks', 'Materials Handling and Storage', 'Telecommunication Utilities']
UPGRADE TO CONTINUE READING