API RP 2D-2 pdf free download

API RP 2D-2 pdf free download.Training for Ofshore Pedestal- Mounted Crane Riggers, Operators, and Inspectors.
4 Qualifcation Training 4.1 General Training requirements in this standard include the following: a) qualifed crane rigger training (Section 5), b) qualifed crane operator training (Section 6), and c) qualifed crane inspector training (Section 7). Also included are requirements for qualifcation in the use of hand signals to complement each of the three crane qualifcation types in accordance with this standard. It is intended that the training be sequential, i.e. rigger is successfully accomplished before proceeding to operator and that operator is successfully accomplished before proceeding to inspector. Instructors who teach either crane rigger, operator, or inspection training shall have applicable feld experience in ofshore lifting and rigging operations and have successfully completed a train-the-trainer course. 4.2 Hand Signals Recommended standard hand signals are identifed in Annex A, Figure A.1. The fgures have been supplemented with hand signals for articulating boom cranes. For articulating boom cranes, some of the hand signals/hand movements may be the same as for a mechanical or telescoping boom crane but the intended action is slightly diferent, these are noted in the fgures. If articulating boom cranes is not mentioned, it means that the hand signal is universal to all cranes. The use of these recommended standard hand signals is encouraged.4.3 Hand Signals Qualifcation The objective of the hand signal task is to test the student’s ability to understand and perform the basic hand signals in this standard for the purposes of API 2D. The examiner shall use the appropriate hand signal to the crane confguration (e.g. telescoping, folding (knuckle) boom crane, etc.). The testing of hand signal profciency shall include the following. a) The designated signal person shall have the opportunity at the start of this task, to discuss any special hand signals. b) Verify hand signal chart is posted. c) At the examiner’s indication to start. d) The student shall be asked to respond and/or describe verbally fve or more of the standard hand signals in this document. e) The examiner may give the hand signal request in any sequence. Then the student shall perform the signal for the following (for additional hand signals, see Annex A, Figure A.1 and API 2D section for Special Signals): 1 ) hoist, 2) lower, 3) dog everything, 4) emergency stop,5) raise boom, 6) lower boom, 7) swing as directed (e.g. left or right direction), and 8) move slowly. At the examiners indication the task is concluded. The examiner shall review the test results of the practical and ensure the student has an acceptable understanding. The examiner and student shall sign the practical exercise form. The student signing the practical exercise form validates they have an acceptable understanding and knows their responsibilities. 4.5 Wire Rope Knowledge and Understanding 4.5.1 Objectives The objective is to test the student’s understanding and demonstrate the appropriate knowledge needed for this standard and the purposes of API 2D. The skills and knowledge needed to apply the industrial standards and requirements for examination or removal of wire rope in service, or both. a) A thorough understanding of wire rope construction and its: 1) construction efects on performance and applications, and 2) construction factors causing rope deterioration. b) A thorough knowledge of safe use and handling of wire rope in accordance with their operations and the requirements of the health and safety legislation.API RP 2D-2 pdf download.