The Best Practices Team has recommended that all Parker Drilling operations using mobile or fixed cranes

comply with OSHA standard 1926.550, API Specification 2C, and Parker Drilling Companys HSE Protection Program, Section J page 1-6. The requirements below are to be implemented on or before January 1, 2000. Crane requirements (for mobile and fixed cranes, unless otherwise indicated) 1. Manufacturers operating and maintenance manual. The manual specifies lifting capacities, as well as inspection, maintenance, and operating criteria. 2. High voltage warning sign. Warning signs displaying restrictions and requirements should be installed at the operators station of mobile cranes and at strategic locations on the crane. 3. Boom angle indicator. All cranes are to be fitted with an angle indicator which must be readable from the operator station, and accurately indicate boom angle. 4. Two-Blocking device. All Cranes shall be equipped with a two-blocking damage prevention feature that has been tested on-site in accordance with manufacturers requirements. 5. Leveling indicating device. Crane capacity can be adversely affected when crane is not level. Therefore, on mobile cranes, a device or procedure for leveling the crane must be provided. 6. Load hooks and blocks. Hooks and blocks must be permanently labeled with rated capacity. 7. Load rating chart. A durable rating chart(s) with legible letters and figures must be attached to the crane in a location accessible to the operator while at the controls. The rating charts shall contain the following: A full and complete range of manufacturers crane loading ratings at all stated operating radii. A work area chart for which capacities are listed in the load rating chart, i.e., over side, over rear, over front. Weights of auxiliary equipment, i.e., load block, overhaul ball(s) or sleeve(s), jibs, boom extensions, etc. A clearly distinguishable list of ratings based on structural, hydraulic, or other factors other than stability, i.e., any limiting factors which will reduce the operating capacity of the crane below nominal capacity. The no-load work areas, if applicable. An example of a no load work area is where the operator is unable to visually see the load (blind areas) or when the boom of the crane is positioned directly over the top of the cab. A description of hoist line reeving requirements. Optionally, this may be in the operations manual. 8. Weight indicator. It is extremely dangerous to lift a load without knowing whether it is within the rated capacity while expecting the hydraulic system to power out or for the crane to start to tip to warn of an overload. Therefore,

 cranes, whether fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with a weight indicating device. The minimum capacity shall be sufficient to weigh the heaviest load anticipated for the crane. The read-out of the weight indicator shall be clearly visible from the operator controls. A crane shall never attempt to lift a load exceeding the nominal range of the weight indicator, regardless of the supposed nominal capacity of the crane. The weight indicator shall always be used to weigh a load whose weight is not known and recorded.