Who Needs Lift Director Training?

This course is a prerequisite for registration as a Lift Director and licensure as a
Master Rigger

NYC Requirement

To register as a Lift Director, the applicant must successfully complete a lift director training course of at least 32 hours in length as mandated by Section 28-424.3 of the New York City Administrative Code. As of November 7, 2022, to apply for licensure as a Master Rigger, the applicant must successfully complete a lift director training course that is at least 32 hours in length as mandated by 28-404.3.1 Section of the New York City Administrative Code.

Course Content

1. Introduction.
2. Crane and Hoisting Machine Accidents
   • Common causes of accidents with cranes and hoisting machines
   esp.
   o planning,
   o setup,
   o stowing, and
   o communication failures
   • Historical crane and hoisting machine accidents in NYC and
   other major cities
   • Case study of at least two failure scenarios with emphasis on
   how could have been prevented with better site
   leadership/communication.
3. CFR 29 OSHA 1926 Construction
   • Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks and any other subparts
   pertaining to Cranes & Derricks
   o 1926.1402 Ground conditions
   o 1926.1423 Fall protection
   o 1926.1424 Work area control
   o 1926.1425 Keeping clear of the load
4. NYC Codes Overview
   • BC 3316
   • BC 3319
   • Relevant licenses in AC 28-400
   • Relevant definitions in BC 2
   • 1 RCNY 3316-01 Rigging
   • 1 RCNY 3319-01 Cranes & Derricks
   • 1 RCNY 3319-02 Lift Directors
5. NYC Department of Buildings Overview:
   • Policy Statements
   • Bulletins
   • Commissioner Memos
   • Standard Operating Procedures
   • Policy & Procedure or Regulatory Notices
   • Filing, Inspection, Paperwork, Log, Checklist & Form
   Requirements,
   • Weather & Wind Hazard Advisories
6. NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) Overview – Cover all
   applicable required by NYC DOT to operate a crane/derrick:
   • Code, Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Policies,
   Permits/notifications, Forms, Filling & site documents, Plans,
   etc.,
   • Required traffic/pedestrian controls for crane/derrick
   operations (flag persons, signs, barricades, etc.)
7. NYC Transit Authority (NYCTA) Overview – Cover all applicable
   required by NYC Transit Authority to operate a crane/derrick
   near TA infrastructure:
   • Code, Rules, Regulations, Operating Procedures, Policies,
   Permits/notifications, Forms, Filling & site documents, Plans,
   etc.,
8. Roles and Responsibilities of Site Personnel with overview of
   licensing/training/certifications required for each party
   • Lift director, Rigger, HMO, Signalpersons, Flag persons, Site
   safety manager/coordinator, Construction superintendent,
   Permit holder, and other relevant parties
9. Authority of Lift Director
   • Ordering corrective action
   • Authority to stop operations
10. Crew Resource Management
    • Overview
    • Effective communication (speaking and listening)
    • Leadership/decision making
    • At least two case studies (from industry other than
    construction) of crew resource management (one failure
    scenario, one successful employment of CRM)
11. . On-site Meetings
    • Pre-shift meeting requirements
    • Effective strategies for conducting on-site meetings
12. Required Crane/Derrick/Rigging Inspections By:
    • HMO, Rigger, PE, DOB, & other personnel
13. Log and Reporting Requirements
    • Cranes or Derrick Log
    • Notification to Department
14. 4. Reading Plans
    • CN plans,
    • Wind action plans,
    • Assembly/disassembly plans
15. Crane and Derrick Setup & Configuration
    • Verifying crane/derrick location, setup, and configuration
    match plans
    • Verifying site conditions match plans
16.  Securing/Stowing the Crane/Derrick
    • Procedures to secure/stow crane/derrick:
    o at the end of the shift
    o in advance of inclement weather
    o for extended period of time
    • Verifying crane/derrick secured/stowed to plans
    • Documentation (log) requirements for securing/stowing
    crane/derrick
17. Basic Meteorology
    • Types of storms
    o thunderstorms, squalls, gustnado, downbursts,
    tropical systems, etc.
    • Hazardous weather
    • Wind
    o gusts vs sustained,
    o Beaufort Scale,
    o coastal vs inland wind effects,
    o NYC canyon effect,
    o wind changes at elevation
    • Understanding forecasts and weather observations
    • Understanding NOAA watches/warnings/advisories and
    other alerts
18. Wind and Weather Restrictions for Cranes & Derricks
    • Max. wind speeds for cranes/derricks
    • Wind Action Plan requirements
19. Critical Picks
    • Identifying critical picks
    • Requirements for critical picks
20. Requirements for Hoisting Personnel
21. Requirements for Operating Over Occupied Buildings
22. . Powerline Safety
    • Understanding electrocution risks, voltage, safe distances
    • Precautions for working near powerlines
23. Fall Protection
24. Crane & Derrick Safety Protocols & Emergency Procedures
25. Handouts
26. Review
27. Written (Multiple Choice) Test