Man Basket Design

[bigmig]

Can someone point me in the right direction in terms of which code applies to a man basket design.
This will have a drill and be attached to a crane. It will be used for holding workers in place during
rockfall mitigation.

Thanks.

Mic Baca

 

[dauwerda]

Sounds like OSHA and possibly ASME to me...

 

[r13]

Is the platform is to be attached to the crane, or the basket is to be lifted? OSHA requirement definitely is to be observed.

 

[Lomarandil]

Yes, I would design it (using AISC principles) to OSHA load and factors of safety, except that items specific to the crane rigging (padeyes, etc), inspection & maintenance would be per ASME BTH-1

Note that several of the larger US contractors don't allow man baskets anymore (high risk). I presume you've already been directed by your contractor.

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