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Crane Certification Association of America

February 2019 Issue 111

INSIDE

Spring Educational Conference

Salem, Oregon

Join Us! March 31 to April 2, 2019

CCAA The Future of Crane Safety

Our Host

Morrow Equipment

Co. LLC

Letter from the President 2

Conference Hotel Information 3

Conference Agenda 4

Morrow Program 5

Presenters 6-10

Surveyor Safety Roundtable 11

Certified Crane Surveyor Program 12

Tech Papers 13-14

Conference Sponsor’s Pages 15-16

Note from the Finance Committee 17

Board of Directors/Committees 18

Conference Information 19

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Dear Members and Friends, I think you can look forward to an outstanding time at our Spring 2019 Educational Conference in Portland/Salem, Oregon, March 31-April 2. Once again, we are proud to present a program of outstanding speakers starting with a visit to the Morrow Equipment Company facility where we will be introduced to the configuration and intricacies of Tower Cranes. This CCAA program will continue with presentations covering best practices for surveyors, possible solutions to legal issues, graphic descriptions of crane deficiencies, and a roundtable discussion centered on surveyor safety. There will be a social gathering on Sunday evening, networking breakfasts, and included lunches, all at the hotel. The goal of CCAA has always been to provide educational conferences that benefit crane surveyors in their daily work. We endeavor to provide multiple opportunities for the exchange of ideas and experiences among the attendees during the breaks and gatherings. Included in our planning is our concern for Crane Surveyor safety. Several years ago, CCAA embarked on the development of a way in which to distinguish CCAA surveyors by providing a designation which would demonstrate their competence. Out of this effort the designation of Certified Crane Surveyor emerged. We now offer qualifying tests for mobile, bridge, and tower crane surveyors at our conferences. Don’t miss this opportunity to gather with your peers and hear from experienced crane surveyors. For additional information about the Spring 2019 CCAA Educational Conference, check in at our website www.cranecertification.org. CCAA is the place where crane surveyors learn to be the best that they can be! John W. Davis, P.E.

President Crane Certification

Association of America

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Letter from the President By: John Davis

Davis Engineering

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Spring Educational Conference Portland/Salem, OR.

Hotel Notification

CCAA room block cut-off date for the Radisson Portland Airport Hotel is:

March 9th

Please book your room NOW!

Go to: www.cranecertification.org for the reservation link.

Mark your calendars! The CCAA 2019 Spring Educational Conference is March 31 - April 2, 2019…..

Our Host- Morrow Equipment Company, Portland/Salem, OR

The CCAA “Certified Crane Surveyor” exams are scheduled as part of the Conference. Become an Association Credentialed Crane Surveyor….Join us!

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Crane Certification Association of America

AGENDA

Portland/Salem, OR March 31- April 2, 2019

Monday 6:30 Networking Breakfast Sponsored by: National Crane Services

7:00 Conference Welcome – John Davis

7:30 Board Bus to Morrow Equipment

9:00 – 2:30 Plant Tour, Lunch and Tower Crane Training at Morrow – Chris Smith

2:30 Board Bus to Hotel

4:00 Break

4:15 Donald O’Rourke, National Crane Services – Inspection Types III

5:15 Donald O’Rourke, National Crane Services — Member Portal

6:00 Adjournment

Sunday 9:00 – 12:00 CCS Testing

1:00 Board of Director’s Meeting

3:00 – 5:00 Registration

5:30 – 6:00 New Member / First Timer Reception

6:00 Welcome Reception –Sponsored by: Stephenson Equipment

Tuesday

7:00 Networking Breakfast Sponsored by: Atlantic Crane Inspection Services

8:00 John Davis, CCAA President – CCAA Business Meeting

8:30 – 9:00 NCCCO

9:00 – 10:00 JR Bristow, Graphic Crane Failures

10:00 – 10:15 Break Sponsored by: WHECO

10:15 – 11:30 Python Rope, Rope Inspection

11:30 – 12:00 Ray Feidt, Stephenson Equipment, Possible solutions to Legal Issues

12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH

1:00 – 2:15 Ray Feidt, Possible Solutions, (Continued)

2:15 – 2:30 Break

2:30 – 3:30 Dennis O’Rourke, More Deficiencies We Can’t See

3:30 – 4:15 Surveyor Safety Roundtable

4:15 – 4:30 John Davis - Closing Comments

5:00 Post Conference – Board of Director’s Meeting

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Many Thanks to our Conference Host

Morrow Equipment Company, L.L.C.

Morrow Program on-site in Salem, OR (CCAA Provided Transportation)

Tour: • Engineering and Documentation Department

• Shop, Overhaul Facility and Parts Department

• Outside Training Area for Tower Crane and Hoist

• Training Center

Presentation with Chris Smith:

Tower Crane Drive Systems

Bolted Connections Installation and Removal

for Service Criteria

Limit Systems Functions and Calibration

Structural Inspections

Chris Smith Corporate Service Manager / Director of Training

Morrow Equipment Company, L.L.C.

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Presentation: Inspection Types Defined

Donald O’Rourke of National Crane Services will discuss the Condition Inspection in his Inspection Type III presentation series. This is probably the most common inspection type, so it’s vital for the Crane Surveyor to have it clearly defined. Donald will discuss the various aspects of the Condition Inspection and define the uniqueness of it.

NCCCO Program Update Representative: Richard (Dick) Thompson, CSP Manager of California Affairs National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

Richard (Dick) Thompson Technical Coordinator NCCCO Dick is a veteran of 48 years in the construction industry, with a safety and risk management record spanning three decades. He has worked throughout California and the western U.S. liaising closely with all operational levels to manage effective safety programs to identify and mitigate hazards in heavy construction and mining environments. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), a CCO-certified crane operator (TSS and TLL), CCO-Certified Rigger Level I and II and Signalperson, Class A Driver, as well as an OSHA 10- and 30-Hour Instructor, and he was recently appointed to California’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board Advisory Committee tasked with consolidating the state’s crane safety orders. Dick is also NCCCO’s primary point of contact with California employers, industry groups and state jurisdictions such as Cal-OSHA.

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Presentation:

Traumatic Crane Accidents

Often, we don’t really see the cause of traumatic crane accidents! Our 2019 Spring Educational Conference will present JR Bristow showing an array of crane failures which cost the industry millions of dollars. The session will be centered on a Power Point program that will provide graphic scenes of crane failures, most of which were undiscovered until the accident. JR will present commentary on the causes of the accidents, most of which were ignored by people who had the responsibility to inspect, record and warn of the deficiency.

Howard (JR) Bristow, president and CEO, founded Truck &

Equipment Specialists in 1978 after cutting his teeth by

working in his father’s auto body shop. JR grew up the

proverbial “grease monkey,” learning about engines and axles

while lying on the dirty cement floor of a garage and changing

oil. From those early experiences, JR moved on to other

categories of equipment, eventually becoming specialized in

most categories of construction and marine equipment.

Over the years, JR has provided expert witness testimony in numerous cases involving

heavy construction accidents. He has acted as the heavy equipment consultant to the

New York City Department of Design and Construction and holds active memberships to

the Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA), the Specialized Carriers and

Riggers Association (SC&RA), and the Truck Axle & Frame Repair Association (TARA).

JR brings expertise, a strong work ethic, and a relentless commitment to do what’s right

to heavy construction equipment appraisal and claim adjudication.

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Presentation:

Wire Rope Inspection Workshop From identifying different deformation patterns to proper methods of measuring the diameter of a wire rope, this workshop will give the participants a lasting impression of the basic tools required to inspect and some insight into what can be learned from inspecting a wire rope.

Justin Brown is Director at Unirope Limited and Product Manager for Python High Performance Wire Rope in the United States and Canada. He also serves as a Board member for the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators (AWRF).

Tony Fastuca is Vice President of ASC Industries - Python America. He is an active member of the SC&RA as well as

the AWRF Technical Committee.

Unirope Limited

3070 Universal Drive Mississauga, ON Canada L4X 2C8

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Presentation: Risks of Litigation The legal environment is one that is strange to most of us, so we will be provided with a brief review of a previous presentation of the pitfalls and dynamics that relate to legal issues, followed by a discussion of recommendations that can be employed to reduce the risks of litigation, at the Spring Educational Conference, by CCAA past president Ray Feidt. Ray’s experience as a trainer and manager of Stephenson Equipment makes him well prepared to make this “Possible Solutions” presentation to the legal risks. I’m confident that Ray will provide information and insight that will help us be prepared to protect ourselves from an unexpected occurrence.

Ray Feidt is the Corporate Inspection/Training Manager for Stephenson Equipment, Inc., a full service Manitowoc Crane Group Dealer in Pennsylvania and New York State. Ray, formally a crane operator and crane technician for 28 years, is an NCCCO certified: operator, signalperson, rigger, crane inspector and lift director and is an NCCCO

Accredited Practical examiner. He is the Past President of the Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA), Past Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Board of Crane Operators, serves on the NCCCO Crane Inspector Program Management Committee (CIMC), has been published in Crane Hotline magazine twice and presented on the topic of crane inspections at the 2014 and 2017 Con-expo.

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Presentation: Things We Can’t See Dennis O’Rourke of National Crane Services will discuss the “Things We Can’t See” while inspecting tower cranes. There are ways to reduce the risk of missing a deficiency. Dennis will discuss the issue of tower inspection and stress concentration. He will talk about the problem of proper assembly and confirming the integrity of the attachments to the foundation. The conditions and types of fasteners will be addressed as well as confirming that the assembly drawings for the crane have been correctly followed. The issue of checking if the tower is plumb will be considered.

Over fifty years experience in the industrial, maritime, military and construction fields working with heavy equipment and material handling devices. As a safety engineer during this period, I have developed and/or presented over 520 safety-training programs for all representative elements of government and industry. I have also performed 100’s of load test and certifications of various cranes.

My responsibilities include; direct the operational and administrative functions of the company and act as senior consultant and training advisor. Also responsible for formulating and presenting crane operator and inspection training programs for mobile - hydraulic, lattice boom, and friction cranes and overhead cranes. As well as, performs crane inspections, load tests, crane maintenance and design, heavy lift consulting, and accident reconstruction investigation. Supervise inspections and testing of cranes. Supervise testing and certification of rigging gear and slings on our test bed fixture

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Surveyor Safety Roundtable John Davis — Roundtable Moderator

Crane Surveyor Safety is a subject that deserves much more attention than we give to it. The CCAA Spring Educational Conference will include a Crane Surveyor Safety Roundtable during which we will invite the audience to participate. Dennis O’Rourke will lead a discussion on Electrocution problems. David Raraigh will introduce the subject of Fatigue as it relates to safety. Ray Feidt will discuss Slips and Falls as the subject applies to Crane Surveyors. John Davis will referee the Roundtable and make sure the audience has ample opportunity to comment. Please feel free to participate in this discussion.

Dennis O’Rourke — Crane Electrocution Exposures

Electrocution is the leading cause of death in Craning Operations as per “Accident Fact” a

statistical Insurance Services.

The “Top Three” in Industrial causes of deaths are all major crane exposures.

Electrocution

Falling

Caught between moving equipment

Ray Feidt — Slips and Falls......

Lift equipment inspectors are good at crane and equipment inspections but on occasion forget about safety during the inspection. Ray’s focus in this roundtable discussion we will be:

Personal fall protection Safety in climbing access and egress ladders Lubricant awareness and avoidance

Dave Raraigh — Fatigue as it relates to Safety

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BULLETIN: CCS PROGRAM UPDATE

EFFECTIVE: JANUARY 21, 2019

SUBJECT: CCS EXAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE 2019 SPRING CONFERENCE IN SALEM,

OREGON

The Crane Certification Association of America announces the continuation of the

Certified Crane Surveyor Testing Program. MOBILE, TOWER and OVERHEAD CRANE exams

will be conducted at the Spring Educational Conference to be held in Salem, OR March 31

- April 2, 2019.

The CCS Program provides practicing crane surveyors with a means to demonstrate their

knowledge of applicable regulations, standards and core elements of crane inspection

and testing.

CCAA members who successfully pass the CCS competency exams for Mobile, Tower or

Overhead Cranes, receive their CCS card and certificate, which gives them the distinction

of having qualified for the CCS professional designation. The CCS designation provides

credibility and additional assurances to customers that surveyors have been tested and

are qualified to inspect and test their equipment.

The CCAA is dedicated to promoting a safe environment for the hoisting and lifting

industry by improving the crane inspection and certification profession. The professional

development of crane surveyors is on-going through CCAA dissemination of inspection

and certification subject matter, educational conferences, on-line resources, seminars,

product training and plant tours. Surveyors holding the CCS credential shall remain CCAA

members in good standing and satisfy association requirements for continuing education

and professional development.

Candidates interested in applying for the CCS Program and upcoming exams may call or e-mail to request an Application and Study Guide. If e-mailing, include CCS TESTING in the subject line and send to: admin@cranecertification.org

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Tech Papers Tower Crane Insights:

What are your thoughts?...Freeze damage issues? OEM Instructions: Please drill drain holes as indicated below.

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Tech Papers

Terex T345 Series Cranes Cracking Problems Terex has learned that some T345 model cranes have been experiencing cracking problems

in welds of the hoist cylinder bracket assembly. Terex is providing reinforcement kits to

correct the problem.

Notification date 11/16/2017

Hoist Bracket — p/n 725F0083

Rework Kit — Terex No. T158356

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Sunday Welcome Reception Sponsor

Monday Morning Networking Breakfast Sponsor

Tuesday Morning Networking Breakfast Sponsor

THANK YOU

CCAA 2019 SALEM EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS

THANK YOU FOR BEING A SPONSOR

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Platinum Sponsor

Tuesday Break Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Davis Engineering, Co.

THANK YOU

CCAA 2019 SALEM EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE SPONSORS

THANK YOU FOR BEING A SPONSOR

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A Note from the Finance Committee:

Our Sponsors contributions are very important to the financial health of the CCAA.

Sponsor’s generous contributions help the Association provide better programs and help us

continue improvements to CCAA management systems. . . . an on-going process.

Our Website sponsorship is probably the cheapest Industry related Internet exposure your

company can purchase. Please think about adding your company’s logo to the revolving

bar on the CCAA website www.cranecertification.org . The cost is only $400.00 per year.

Sponsorship rates for up-coming Conferences are as follows and can be paid for by check or

online www.cranecertification.org . Sponsorships can be paid for at any time...... when

renewing your Membership or with a Conference Registration . . . .

If you have any questions regarding sponsorship please email

admin@cranecertification.org or call 800-447-3402.

Thank you for your support in advance.

Bruce MacPherson, Treasurer

Event Sponsoring Pricing

Reception $2,500.00

Breakfast $750.00

Breaks $500.00

Lunch $1,500.00

Platinum $750.00

Gold $500.00

Silver $300.00

Bronze $200.00

Donation Individual’s Choice

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JOHN DAVIS

President

Director of Performance Standards

JOHN W. DAVIS, P.E.

Fresno, CA

DONALD O’ROURKE

Immediate Past President

NATIONAL CRANE SERVICES

Dade City, FL

WILLIAM HOUGH

CRAWFORD CUSTOM

CONSULTING

Meadville, PA

BURT THORPE

1st Vice President

AMCRANE

Orlando, FL

BRUCE MACPHERSON

Treasurer

CERTIFIED BOOM REPAIR

SERVICE NE

Worcester, MA

LANCE GYLDENEGE

LANCE CRANE REPAIR SERVICE

Puyallup, WA

TAD DUNVILLE

2nd Vice President

PINTSCH BUBENZER USA

New Orleans, LA

ED SHAPIRO

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SERVICES

CO.

Niantic, CT

MICHAEL FEMINELLA

NYC CONSTRUCTORS LLC

Cortlandt Manor, NY

DAVID RARAIGH

Secretary

INTEGRATED EQUIPMENT

SERVICES

Pittsburgh, PA

MATT HOTTENSTEIN

ATLANTIC CRANE INSPECTION

SERVICE

Philadelphia, PA

KENNETH SHINN

KJ SHINN, INC.

Lake Como, NJ

BUSINESS PLAN COMMITTEE

Chairperson: David Raraigh

INSURANCE COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Lance Gyldenege

BY-LAWS COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Donald O’Rourke

MARKETING COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Jim Jota

CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Matt Hottenstein

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Mike Feminella

CCS CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Ed Shapiro

PERFORMANCE STANDARD COMMITTEE

Chairperson: William Hough

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Chairperson: Bruce MacPherson

TRAINING COMMITTEE

Chairperson: William Hough

Board of Directors

Committees

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March 31—April 2, 2019

CCAA goes to Portland/Salem,

OR

Our Host:

Morrow Equipment Company

Crane Certification Association of America

Mark your

Calendars

Stay tuned

for more

information

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