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AN AM E R IC AN NAT IO NAL STANDARDASME B30.24-2018(Revision of ASME B30.24-2013)Container CranesSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsASME B30.24-2018(Revision of ASME B30.24-2013)Container CranesSafety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,and SlingsAN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDxDate of Issuance:January 19,2019ThenexteditionofthisStandardisscheduledforpublicationin2023.ThisStandardwillbecomeeffective1yearaftertheDateofIssuance.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations of technical aspects of this Standard.Interpretations arepublished on the ASME website under the Committee Pages at http:/cstools.asme.org/as they are issued.Errata to codes and standards may be posted on the ASME website under the Committee Pages to provide corrections toincorrectlypublisheditems,ortocorrecttypographicalorgrammaticalerrorsincodesandstandards.Sucherratashallbeusedon the date posted.TheCommitteePagescanbefoundathttp:/cstools.asme.org/.Thereisanoptionavailabletoautomaticallyreceiveane-mailnotification when errata are posted to a particular code or standard.This option can be found on the appropriate CommitteePage after selecting“Errata”in the“Publication Information”section.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.ThiscodeorstandardwasdevelopedunderproceduresaccreditedasmeetingthecriteriaforAmericanNationalStandards.TheStandardsCommitteethatapprovedthecodeorstandardwasbalancedtoassurethatindividualsfromcompetentandconcernedinterestshavehadanopportunityto participate.The proposed codeorstandardwasmadeavailable forpublic reviewandcommentthatprovidesanopportunityfor additional public input from industry,academia,regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not“approve,”“rate,”or“endorse”any item,construction,proprietary device,or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any items mentioned in thisdocument,anddoesnotundertaketoinsureanyoneutilizingastandardagainstliabilityforinfringementofanyapplicableletterspatent,norassumeanysuchliability.Usersofacodeorstandardareexpresslyadvisedthatdeterminationofthevalidityofanysuchpatentrights,andtherisk of infringement of such rights,is entirely their own responsibility.Participation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not to be interpreted as government or industryendorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued in accordance with the established ASME proceduresand policies,which precludes the issuance of interpretations by individuals.No part of this document may be reproduced in any form,in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise,without the prior written permission of the publisher.The American Society of Mechanical EngineersTwo Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016-5990Copyright 2018 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll rights reservedPrinted in U.S.A.CONTENTSForeword.vCommittee Roster.viiB30 Standard Introduction.ixSummary of Changes.xiiChapter 24-0Scope,Definitions,Personnel Competence,Translations,and References.1Section 24-0.1Scope of B30.24.1Section 24-0.2Definitions.1Section 24-0.3Personnel Competence.3Section 24-0.4Translations.3Section 24-0.5References.5Chapter 24-1Construction and Installation.7Section 24-1.1Markings.7Section 24-1.2Clearances.7Section 24-1.3Runways Rail-Mounted Cranes.7Section 24-1.4Crane Construction(General).7Section 24-1.5Operators Stations.9Section 24-1.6Lighting Systems.9Section 24-1.7Communication Systems.10Section 24-1.8Service Platforms and Footwalks.10Section 24-1.9Bumpers,Trolley Runway,and Trolley Stops.11Section 24-1.10Truck Sweeps/Guards.11Section 24-1.11Brakes.11Section 24-1.12Drive Motors.12Section 24-1.13Electrical Equipment.12Section 24-1.14Hoisting Equipment.13Section 24-1.15Elevators.14Section 24-1.16Technical and Safety-Related Instructions and Manuals.14Chapter 24-2Inspection,Testing,and Maintenance.15Section 24-2.1Inspection.15Section 24-2.2Testing.15Section 24-2.3Maintenance.16Section 24-2.4Wire Rope Inspection and Replacement.17Chapter 24-3Operation.19Section 24-3.1Qualifications for and Conduct of Operators.19Section 24-3.2Handling the Load.20Section 24-3.3Signals.20Section 24-3.4Miscellaneous.20iiiFigures24-0.2-1Dockside Container Crane.224-0.2-2Yard Container Crane.424-0.2-3Spreader.524-3.3-1Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Container Cranes.21ivFOREWORDThisAmericanNationalStandard,SafetyStandardforCableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks,Jacks,andSlings,hasbeendevelopedundertheproceduresaccreditedbytheAmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).ThisStandardhadits beginning in December 1916,when an eight-page“Code of Safety Standards for Cranes,”prepared by the AmericanSocietyofMechanicalEngineers(ASME)CommitteeontheProtectionofIndustrialWorkers,waspresentedattheannualmeeting of the ASME.Meetings and discussions