Section 12

Crane Operations and Safety

Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................12-3
Requirements......................................................................................................................................12-3
Post Job – Cems Maintenance Checklist .............................................................................................12-7
Truck:..........................................................................................................................................12-7
Crane:..........................................................................................................................................12-7
Test Your Knowledge .........................................................................................................................12-8

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Introduction
Cranes are used to rig up and rig down coiled tubing
units and they are often used to provide structural
support for the unit. The crane is usually mounted to
a trailer or truck frame. Stability of the crane is
important to safe rig-up and operation of the unit.
Proper use of standardized hand signals between a
signalman and the crane operator is important for
safe operations.
Each land-based coiled tubing unit is equipped with a
crane. The crane is used to place the equipment and
to support the injector. The trailer or truck is
equipped with outriggers to provide stability when
hoisting heavy loads.
All cranes are subject to certain regulatory
requirements concerning operation, inspection,
repair, and maintenance. Halliburton SE-DV-39, SE-
DV-40, SE-IM-39, and SE-IM-40 outline inspection
and maintenance criteria for all hydraulic cranes.
Requirements
1. All cranes shall be maintained, repaired, and
periodically inspect in accordance with
Halliburton SE-DV-39, SE-DV-40, SE-IM-39,
and SE-DM-40. Weld repairs on major structural
components are prohibited unless performed by a
qualified crane repair facility. The original crane
manufacturer and the Vessel Support Group are
qualified repair facilities.
2. The crane operator acting as signalman shall be
properly trained and licensed. Crew members
acting as signalmen must know universal hand
signals, crane operation, rigging procedures,
crane maintenance, and other safety procedures.
3. The crane shall be equipped with an operable
boom-angle indicator and a load chart showing
the maximum load rating as a function of
distance from the crane centerline. Do not
operate the crane with load and distance
combinations that exceed the load chart.
Note: The reach is the horizontal distance from the
centerline of rotation of the bearing to the suspended
wire rope hook (not the near edge of the pedestal or
suspended weight).
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4. The relief valve installed on the crane control
console shall not be readjusted to a higher
setting.
5. The control console shall have each control
function identified and the direction of actuation
must be indicated (Refer to Halliburton
Equipment Design Verification SE-DV39 or
SE-DV-40).
6. Before operating the crane, visually inspect the
entire crane for obvious defects. The inspection
criteria are defined in SE-IM-39 and SE-IM-40.
The condition of the wire rope at the
terminations, hooks, and shackles are especially
critical.
7. Before moving the crane boom from the stowed
position, deploy the outriggers. Visually inspect
the outriggers for cracks and visible damage. The
outrigger jacks should be set on a mat or pad
(timbers) to provide enhanced ground support.
The outriggers should be adjusted to level the
crane base.
Note: If the crane is not level, the accuracy of the
load chart is affected.
8. After deploying the outriggers, test the crane for
leakdown by suspending a load (less than the
load chart rating) with the boom at an angle of
30°. With all valves in the neutral position,
verify that the suspended weight does not creep
more than I in. over a period of 15 minutes.
Note: Ambient temperature changes may affect
performance of the crane during the test.
9. When moving loads near the load chart limits,
first make a trial lift at the desired distance
before hoisting the load over 2 ft high. This is to
verify stability and avoid tipping over.
10. Before hoisting any load, verify that the proper
hooks, lift bars, and slings are used (refer to the
crane operating manuals).
11. Before using a crane to lift or move any object,
the crane operator should appoint one person as
the signalman.
12. The signalman will communicate with the
operator by hand signals unless another means of
communication is available, such as two-way
radio headsets or equivalent.
13. Should the crane operator lose contact with the
signalman, he will immediately stop any
function in progress until contact is regained.
14. Other personnel should not signal the crane
operator except in an emergency. An emergency
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situation can be described as any time a
movement of the load can result in foreseen
personal injury or equipment damage.
15. Before leaving the job site, the crane boom
should be stored and secured in the transport
cradle. If the crane is equipped with road/bypass
valve(s), open the valve(s) so that the boom
cannot rise while being transported.
Fig 1: Standard service crane trailer
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Note: Do not stand or work under the crane boom or
the suspended load. Cranes are rated at the
completely retracted and fully boomed up position.
When scoping out and/or booming down, the useable
lift capacity decreases (refer to angle/reach charts for
lift capacity).
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Fig 2: API - RP 2D- Standard hand signals.

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Fig. 3: API - RP 2D- Standard hand signals continued.

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Post Job – Cems Maintenance Checklist

(To be performed before every job)

Truck:

( ) Perform post job inspection and maintenance as per Halliburton document 223R4 and attach copy to checklist.

Crane:

( ) Check outriggers for secure installation and road trip.

( ) Check pedestal for secure installation for road trip.
( ) Check control valves to ensure levers operate freely and return to neutral.
( ) Verify load chart is correct and intended operator is familiar with load chart
( ) Verify Boom angle indicator is working properly
( ) Check hydraulic cylinders and winch motors for leaks
( ) Verify winch cable is not damaged and reeved correctly.
( ) Check load block for secure installation for road trip

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Test Your Knowledge

Crane Operator and Safety

1. The crane is usually mounted to a ____________ or ____________ ____________.

2. What is important for safe operation? ____________ ____________ ____________.

3. The crane is used to place the ____________ and to support the ____________.

4. The purpose of the outriggers is to provide ____________ when lifting ____________ ____________.

5. If contact is lost between crane operator and signalman the crane operator must ____________ ____________
any function in progress.

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