NDT Inspection and Services

Annual Inspection:  As Per Alberta Occupational health and safety Code 2009 Part 6 “Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices” and Standard: CSA-Z150-11.

Okay, so you are ready to call for an inspection and are not familiar with the codes and standards; We are here to help you through this part.   

So, let’s say you are a small company and have a 1 crane, or you are a large company that has numerous cranes; In either instance both companies fall within the same rules under CSA Z150 and Alberta Occupational Health & Safety.

Part 6 Cranes, Hoists and Lift Devices59(1)

This Part applies to lift devices, including cranes and hoists, with a rated load capacity of 2000 kilograms or more. As this part states, if you have crane, hoist, or lift device and it is rated for 2000 kilograms or more,  you will need to familiarize yourself with these regulations.     

In this section one will also see that it sets out the guidelines for NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING 89:

An employer must ensure that all load-bearing components of a mobile crane undergo non-destructive testing under the direction and control of a professional engineer in accordance with the manufacture’s   

specifications at 12- month intervals from the date of the mobile cranes recent certification. 

Now here we have Standard ANSI/ASSE A10.31 not to sure why CSA doesnt have a standard for digger derricks, so we will start off with 

8.1 General Responsibilities. Each

owner shall comply with the requirements of this section. The following responsibilities pertain to the owner’s inspection, testing, maintenance, modification, training, and transfer of ownership. These activities shall

be performed by a qualified person(s)

8.2.3 Frequent Inspection and Test.

Items determined by the owner in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations for each specific digger derrick shall be inspected for defects

8.2.4 Periodic Inspection and Test. An

inspection of the mobile unit shall be.

performed at one-to-twelve-month intervals. depending upon its activity, severity of service and environment.

There are two parts to ANSI/ASSE A10.31 and the other part is the dielectric testing of the fiberglass boom section.

 Dielectric or hipot tests are used to determine the effectiveness of the insulation and how well it withstands high voltage. We test to confirm there is no chance of dielectric breakdown due to electrical insulation exceeding the breakdown voltage. This ensures that when your employees are working near live power lines, they will be protected from injury. Dielectric testing must be performed at least once a year on any insulated aerial device. 

Now we are on to CSA C225-20 The CSA standard for bucket trucks we will start off with some General information:

8.2.1 Initial inspection and testing

Prior to initial use, all new or modified mobile units shall be inspected and tested to ensure compliance

with the provisions of this Standard. Verification by the manufacturer, the installer, or an equivalent entity

shall fulfill this requirement.

8.2.2 Regular inspection and testing

The inspection procedures for mobile units are divided into four classifications, based upon the intervals at

which inspections and tests are performed Intervals shall be set by the owner, based on the

recommendations that are supplied by the manufacturer. Such intervals are dependent on component

function and exposure to wear, deterioration, and other agents that adversely affect component life. Four

classifications shall be as follows:

(a) frequent inspection and testing (start of each shift);

(b) periodic inspection and testing (one- to twelve-month intervals);

(c) other inspections and testing at intervals specified by the manufacturer; and

(d) electrical maintenance testing for bare-hand Category A units (at least every 3 years).

The tolerance for the intervals given in Items (b) and (d) is +1 month (i.e., the maximum interval

between periodic inspections shall not exceed 13 months and the maximum interval between electrical

maintenance tests for bare-hand Category A units shall not exceed 37 months).

Now there are three categories.

Category A — aerial devices that are designed and manufactured for work in which the boom is

considered primary insulation (bare-hand work). 

Category B — aerial devices that are equipped with a lower test electrode system but

are designed and manufactured for work in which the boom is considered as secondary insulation

rather than primary, such as that when insulating (rubber) gloves are used.

Category C — aerial devices that are designed and manufactured for work in which the boom is

considered secondary insulation such as that when insulating (rubber) gloves are used, rather than

primary as for Category A. Isolation or bonding of the conductive components at the platform end

shall not be required for these devices.

Aerial devices belonging to Category C are not equipped with a lower test electrode system and are

designed for 46 kV and below.

Articulating boom trucks fall under   Alberta Occupational health and safety Code 2009 Part 6 “Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices” and Standard: CSA-Z150-11. And if you read the description above about mobile cranes then there is no need to repeat ourselves. 

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AOHS Code 2009 section 23 Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms Standard: CSA B354.4-02 Employer Requirements: Daily and Periodic Inspections Daily Inspection: Pre-Shift Inspection performed to CSA B354.4-5.3.1 requirements Periodic Inspection: After 200 hours performed to CSA B354.4-5.3.2 requirements Annual Inspection (Certification): Performed by a qualified person to CSA B354.4 -5.3.3 requirements Structural Inspection: Performed by a Certified CGSB Inspector and supervised by a Professional Engineer 

AOHS Code 2009 section 19 Powered Mobile Equipment Section: 290.2(1) and CSA Z151 Employer Requirements: An employer must ensure that all load bearing components of a concrete pump truck undergo non-destructive testing under the direction and control of a professional engineer in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications at 12- month intervals from the date of the concrete pump truck’s most recent certification. Structural Inspection: Performed by a Certified CGSB Inspector and supervised by a Professional Engineer. 

Bucket liners are used to help protect the bucket itself and the operator. These are designed and tested to keep the operator safe if the boom or the bucket meet energized power lines. It will saturate the shock. Highly recommended as a necessity for anyone wanting to provide a safe work environment. We can come to you, or you can drop them off at our shop. Just let us know in your appointment.