ASME B30.5:2012 pdf download.Replies to Technical Inquiries.
Interpretation: 5-56
Subject: ASME B30.5-1994. Mobile And Locomotive Cranes, Including ASME B30.5a-1995
Date Issued: June 14, 1996
Question: Can I assume, for an individual to meet the crane operator qualifications of ASME B30.5a- 1995, among other requirements, the person must satisfactorily complete the field proficiency test as described in para. 5-3.l.2(bX5) on each specific type of crane (Figs. I through 10 on pages 6, 7, and 8 of ASME B30.5-1994) for which they are qualifying?
Reply: Yes.
Interpretation: 5-57
Subject: ASME B30.5-1994, Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
Date Issued October 18, 1996
Question: If a forklift is being used as a crane, does it have to meet the requirements of ASME B30.5-
1994?
Reply: The foridift, which has been converted, falls under the scope of the ASME B56 Main Committee on Powered and Nonpowered Industrial Trucks. When such equipment is converted to a crane, it falls within the scope of one of the ASM.E B56 standards.
Interpretation: 5-58
Subject: ASME B30.5a- 1995, Mobile and Locomotive Cranes, Section 5-3.1.2 Qualifications for Operators
Date Issued: December 23, 1996
Question (1): Paragraph 5-3.1 .2(bX5) states that operator requirements shall include “completing an operation test demonstrating proficiency in handling the specific type crane, including both pre-start and post-start inspection, maneuvering skills, shutdown, and securing procedures.”
Considering the various types of cranes in general use, such as lattice crawler, lattice truck, hydraulic rough terrain, hydraulic all terrain, hydraulic truck, commercial truck mounted hydraulic crane, rectangular tube heavy lift boom truck, lighter duty long reach round tube boom truck, as well as the size and tonnage differences and limitations of each type, please give specific requirements for practical testing to assure a reasonable competency level for the various equipment listed above.
Reply (1): The specific requirements for practical testing will vary considerably according to the make, model, configuration, and particular application for which the unit is utiLized. It is beyond the scope of this Volume to specify the practical testing for each specific use of a crane.
Question (2): Would full setup and complete operation of each type of crane be a necessary requirement of testing?
Reply (2): Yes. Section 5-3.1.2 Qualification for Operators states “operators shall be required to successfully meet the qualifications for the specific type crane (see Figs. 1 through 10) which they are operating.” Paragraph 5-3.1.2(bX5) further states that operator requirements shall include “completing an operations test demonstrating proficiency in handling the specific type crane.”
Question (3): Would a demonstration of some operations of an already set up crane, such as swing, load line, or boom up/down meet requirements?ASME B30.5 pdf download.