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STD.ASME B30.10-ENGL 1999 0759670 0616254 855EXSmThe Ameriean Society ofMechanical EngineersHO0K图AN AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDASME B3.10-1999(Revision of ASME B30.10-1993)Copyright by the American Society Of Mechanical EngineersSTD.ASME B30.10-ENGL19990759670061625bb28Date of Issuance:March 31,2000The 1999 edition of this Standard is being issued with an automatic addendasubscription service.The use of an addenda allows revisions made inresponse to public review comments or committce actions to be published ona regular yearly basis;rovisions published in addenda will become effective 1year aftcr the Datc of Issuance of the addenda.The next edition of thisStandard is scheduled for publication in 2004.ASME issues written replies to inquiries concerning interpretations oftechnical aspects of this Standard.The interpretations will be included withthe above addenda service.ASME is the registered trademark of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers.This code or standard was developed under procedures accredited as meeting the criteria forAmerican National Standards.The Standards Committee that approved the code or standardwas balanced to assure that individuals from competent and concerned interests have had anopportunity to participate.The proposed code or standard was made available for public reviewand comment,which provides an opportunity for additional public input from industry.academia.regulatory agencies,and the public-at-large.ASME does not approve,rate,or endorseany item,construction,proprietary device.or activity.ASME does not take any position with respect to the validity of any patent rights asserted inconnection with any items mentioned in this document,and does not undertake to insure anyoneutilizing a standard against liability for infringement of any applicable letters patent,nor assumesany such liability.Users of a code or standard are expressly advised that determination of thevalidity of any such patent rights,and the risk of infringement of such rights,is cntircly theirown responsibilityParticipation by federal agency representative(s)or person(s)affiliated with industry is not tobe intorpreted as government or industry endorsement of this code or standard.ASME accepts responsibility for only those interpretations of this document issued inaccordance with the established ASME procedures and policies,which precludes the issuanceof 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 ot the publisherThe American Society of Mechanical EngineersThree Park Avenue,New York,NY 10016 5990Copyright 2000 byTHE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERSAll Rights ReservedPrinted in U S ASTD.ASME B30.10-ENGL19990759b700b16257564=FOREWORDThis American National Standard,Safety Standard for Cableways,Cranes,Derricks,Hoists,Hooks.Jacks,and Slings.has been developed under the procedures accredited by theAmerican National Standards Institute(formerly the United States of America StandardsInstitute).This Standard had its beginning in December 1916 when an eight-page Code ofSafety Standards for Cranes.prepared by an ASME Committee on the Protection of IndustrialWorkers.was presented to the annual meeting of the ASMH.Meetings and discussions regarding safety on cranes.derricks,and hoists were held fromi920 to 1925.invoiving the ASME Safety Code Correlating Committee.the Associationof Iron and Steel Electrical Engineers.the American Museum of Safety.the AmericanEngineering Standards Committee(later changed to American Standards Association andsubsequently to the USA Standards Institute).Department of Labor-State of New Jersey.Department of Labor and Industry-State of Pennsylvania,and the Locomotive CraneManufacturers Association.On June 11,1925,the American Engineering Standards Commnitteeapproved the ASME Safety Code Correlating Committees recommendation and authorizedthe project with the U.S.Department of the Navy,Bureau of Yards and Docks,and ASMEas sponsors.In March 1926,invitations were issued to 50 organizations to appoint representatives toa Sectional Committee.The call for organization of this Sectional Committee was sent outOctober 2,1926.and the committee was organized November 4,1926,with 57 membersrepresenting 29 national organizations.The Safety Code for Cranes,Derricks,and Hoists,ASA B30.2-1943,was created from the eight-page document referred to in the first paragraph.This document was reaffirmed in 1952 and widely accepted as a safety standard.Due to changes in design,advancement in techniques,and general interest of labor andindustry in safety.the Sectional Committee.under the joint sponsorship of ASME and theNaval Facilities Engineering Command.U.S.Department of the Navy.was reorganized asan American National Standards Committee on January 31,1962,with 39 memhersrepresenting 27 national organizations.The format of the previous code was changed so that separate standards(each completeas to construction and installation:inspection.testing.and maintenance:and operation)willcover the different types of equipment inciuded in the scope of B30.In 1982.the Committee was reorganized as an Accredited Organization Committee.operating under procedures deveioped by the ASME and accredited by the American NationalStandards Institute.This Suandard presents a coordinated set of ruies that may serve as a guide to governmentand other regulatory bodies and municipal authorities responsible for the guarding andinspection of the equipment falling within its scope.The suggestions leading to accidentprevention are given both as mandatory and advisory provisions,compliance with bothtypes may be required by employers of their employees.In case of practical difficulties,new developments,or unnecessary hardship,the administra-tive or regulatory authority may grant variances from the literal requirements or permit theuse of other devices or mcthods.but only when it is clearly evident that an cquivalentdegree of protection is thereby secured.To sccure uniform application and interpretationof this Standard,administrative or regulatory authorities are urged to consult the B30STD.ASME B30.10-ENGL19990759b700b162584T0Committee,in accordance with the format described in Section III,before rendering decisionson disputed points.This volume of the Standard,which was approved by the B30 Committee and by ASME,was approved by ANSI and designated as an American National Standard on June 24,1999.Safety codes and standards are intended to enhance public safety.Revisions result fromcommittee consideration of factors such as technological advances,new data,and changingenvironmental and industry needs.Revisions do not imply that previous editions wereinadequate.iv