ASME B30.20

[Garly]

This may be a strange question as i'm writing from Australia but has anyone had to compare Australian Standard AS1418 - Cranes & Winches to the American Std shown above. I am particularly looknig for a copy of the American Std which so far appears hard to get here. i am particularly interested from the point of view of design calcs, safety factors, etc relating to "Below the Hook lifting devices"

Thanks

 

[LSThill]

Hi

Do a search on Google

http://www-esh.fnal.gov/FESHM/5000/5022.pdf

DEFINITIONS
This chapter defines Below-the-Hook lifting devices as equipment (other than slings or rigging accessories) for attaching loads to hoists. These devices are arranged in the
following four (4) groups per ASME B30.20.
Group I Structural and Mechanical Lifting Devices
Group II Vacuum Lifting Devices
Group III Magnets, Close Proximity Operated
Group IV Magnets, Remote Operated
Qualified Person: As defined by ASME B30.20, a qualified person is “a person who, by possession of a recognized degree or certificate of professional standing, or who, by
extensive knowledge, training and experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter and work.”
Additional definitions and terminology are contained in the standards and/or manuals listed below:
ASME B30.20
OSHA 1910 and 1926
DOE Hoisting and Rigging Handbook


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