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FY21 Annual Report

 
2022 Inside This Issue 113th Edition -  March 2022
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 3
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, First Quarter, FY22, Pg 5
CSA 243 - Crosby Recall, Pg 7
EDM 114 - Change to Lubrication Requirements For Bearings Installed In Load Hoisting Sheaves On Link-Belt Telescopic Mobile Cranes , Pg 10
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 12
Contractor Crane Oversight Article Pg 16
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 17
Share Your Success, Pg 18 
Inside This Issue 114th Edition -  June 2022
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 3
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Second Quarter, FY22, Pg 5
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 8
Collision Avoidance for Portal Cranes Pg 13
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 14
Share Your Success, Pg 15
   
2021 Inside This Issue 109th Edition -  March 2021
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, First Quarter, FY21, Pg 3
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 6
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 7
Festoon Components Pg 15
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 16
Share Your Success, Pg 16 
Inside This Issue 110th Edition -  June 2021
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Second Quarter, FY21, Pg 3
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 6
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 7
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 11
Share Your Success, Pg 11 
Inside This Issue 111th Edition -  September 2021
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Third Quarter, FY21, Pg 4
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 6
Soft Foot Article, Pg 11
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 13
Share Your Success, Pg 13 
Inside This Issue 112th Edition -  December 2021
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Fourth Quarter, FY21, Pg 4
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 6
Contractor Crane Oversight, Pg 11
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 12
Share Your Success, Pg 12 
 
2020 Inside This Issue 105th Edition -  March 2020
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, First Quarter, FY20, Pg 3
CSAs/EDMs, Pg 5
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 7
Upcoming Revision to NAVFAC P-307 Pg 11
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 12
Share Your Success, Pg 12 
Inside This Issue 106th Edition -  June 2020
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Second Quarter, FY20, Pg 3
CSAs/EDMs, Pg 6
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 10
Proper Insulation Of Wire Connections Not Made At Terminal Strips Pg 13
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 14
Share Your Success, Pg 15 
Inside This Issue 107th Edition -  September 2020
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Third Quarter, FY20, Pg 3
CSAs, Pg 5
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 9
Structural Bolted Connectors Pg 13
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 14
Share Your Success, Pg 14 
Inside This Issue 108th Edition -  December 2020
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Fourth Quarter, FY20, Pg 3
CSAs, Pg 5
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 8
Structural Bolted Connectors Pg 13
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 14
Share Your Success, Pg 14 
2019 Inside This Issue 101st Edition - March 2019
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, First Quarter, FY19, Pg 4
EDMs, Pg. 6
Weight Handling Training and Safety Briefs, Pg 8
Did You Know? Revision to Pile Driving and Extracting, Pg 10
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 11
Share Your Success, Pg 11 
Inside This Issue 102nd Edition -  June 2019
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Second Quarter, FY19, Pg 4
CSA/EDMs, Pg. 6
Weight Handling Training, Safety, and Program Briefs, Pg 8
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 10
Share Your Success, Pg 10 
Inside This Issue 103rd Edition -  September 2019
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Third Quarter, FY19, Pg 3
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 6
Did You Know? Pg 10
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 11
Share Your Success, Pg 12
Inside This Issue 104th Edition -  December 2019
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Fourth Quarter, FY19, Pg 3
Weight Handling Program Briefs, Pg 6
Did You Know? Pg 11
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 12
Share Your Success, Pg 12 
2018 Inside This Issue 97th Edition - March 2018
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Asbestos in Crane Equipment, Pg 2
Tip of the Spear, Pg 3
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, First Quarter, FY18, Pg. 4
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 6
Did You Know? Functional Safety Requirement, Pg 9  
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 11
Share Your Success, Pg 11 
Inside This Issue 98th Edition - June 2018
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Second Quarter, FY18, Pg 3
CSAs, Pg. 5
Weight Handling Training and Safety Briefs, Pg 6
Did You Know? Common Issues in Fillet Welds, Pg 9
Did You Know? Large Capacity Weight Handling Multiple Award Contract, Pg 10
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 11
Share Your Success, Pg 11 
Inside This Issue 99th Edition - September 2018
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Third Quarter, FY18, Pg 3
CSAs, Pg. 5
Weight Handling Training and Safety Briefs, Pg 6
Did You Know? 3D Printing, Pg 9
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 10
Share Your Success, Pg 11 
Inside This Issue 100th Edition - December 2018
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Fourth Quarter, FY18, Pg 3
EDMs, Pg. 5
Weight Handling Training and Safety Briefs, Pg 7
Did You Know? Revision to NAVCRANECENINST 11450.2A, Pg 9
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 9
Share Your Success, Pg 10 
2017 Inside This Issue 93rd Edition - March 2017
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Accidents, First Quarter, FY17, Pg. 4
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 7
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 10
Did You Know?, Pg 11
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 13
Share Your Success, Pg 13
Inside This Issue 94th Edition - June 2017
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Weight Handling Program Accident Prevention Triangle, Pg 2
CSAs/EDM, Pg 5
Tip of the Spear, Pg 6
Summary of Weight Handling Accidents, Second Quarter, FY17, Pg. 7
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 10
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 11
Did You Know?, Pg 13
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 14
Share Your Success, Pg 14 
Inside This Issue 95th Edition - September 2017
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs/EDM, Pg 2
Tip of the Spear, Pg 3
Summary of Weight Handling Accidents, Third Quarter, FY17, Pg. 5
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 6
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 8
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 9
Share Your Success, Pg 10  
Inside This Issue 96th Edition - December 2017
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs/EDM, Pg 2
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Fourth Quarter, FY17, Pg. 5
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 8
Weight Handling Program Safety Video, Pg 10
Share Your Success, Pg 10   
2016 Inside This Issue 89th Edition - March 2016
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 5
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, First Quarter, FY16, Pg. 9
Tip of the Spear, Pg 11
Share Your Success, Pg 13
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 13
Inside This Issue 90th Edition - June 2016
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
NAVFAC P-307 June 2016 is Now Available, Pg 5
Did You Know?, Pg 6
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 8
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 9
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 11
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Second Quarter, FY16, Pg. 17
Share Your Success, Pg 19
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 19
Inside This Issue 91st Edition - September 2016
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Third Quarter, FY16, Pg. 4
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 6
Did You Know?, Pg 12
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 13
Share Your Success, Pg 13
Inside This Issue 92nd Edition - December 2016
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Tip of the Spear, Pg 2
Weight Handling Equipment Accidents, Third Quarter, FY16, Pg. 5
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 7
Did You Know?, Pg 13
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 14
Share Your Success, Pg 14 
2015 Inside This Issue 85th Edition - March 2015
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs & EDMs, Pg 2
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 10
Summary of WHE Accidents, First Quarter FY15, Pg 14
Tip of the Spear, Pg 17
Portal Crane Travel Drive Rotation, Pg. 20
Share Your Success, Pg 20
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 20
Inside This Issue 86th Edition - June 2015
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs & EDMs, Pg 3
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 8
Summary of WHE Accidents, Second Quarter FY15, Pg 13
Tip of the Spear, Pg 15
Collector Bar Selection and Cleaning Shoe Use, Pg. 17
Upcoming Opportunity to Review and Comment on NAVFAC P-307, Pg. 18
Share Your Success, Pg 18
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 18
Inside This Issue 87th Edition - September 2015
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 2
Summary of WHE Accidents, Third Quarter FY15, Pg 5
Tip of the Spear, Pg 8
Variable Frequency Drive Firmware Updates, Pg. 10
Share Your Success, Pg 11
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 11
Inside This Issue 88th Edition - December 2015
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 6
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 9
Crane Accident Prevention, Safety Challenge for FY16, Pg 11
Tip of the Spear, Pg 12
Accident Analysis, Pg. 15
Share Your Success, Pg 16
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 16
2014 Inside This Issue 81st Edition - March 2014
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs & EDMs, Pg 2
Product Quality Deficiency Reports, Pg 6
Weight Handling Safety Brief, Pg 7
Weight Handling Training Brief, Pg 9
Summary of WHE Accidents, First Quarter FY14, Pg 11
Tip of the Spear, Pg 14
Revision of NAVCRANECENINST 11450.1, Pg 16
Crane Safety Awareness for the Spring and Summer Months, Pg 17
On Line Crane Acquisition Class, Pg 18
Acquisition Updates, Pg 19
Share Your Success, Pg 22
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 22
Inside This Issue 82nd Edition - June 2014
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs & EDMs, Pg 2
P-307 Questions and Answers, Pg 3
Weight Handling Safety Brief, Pg 4
Weight Handling Training Brief, Pg 7
Summary of WHE Accidents, Second Quarter FY14, Pg 9
Tip of the Spear, Pg 12
Acquisition Updates, Pg 14
Share Your Success, Pg 14
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 15
Inside This Issue 83rd Edition - September 2014
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs & EDMs, Pg 2
P-307 Questions and Answers, Pg 8
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 10
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 13
Summary of WHE Accidents, Third Quarter FY14, Pg 21
Tip of the Spear, Pg 24
Share Your Success, Pg 26
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 27
Inside This Issue 84th Edition - December 2014
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs & EDMs, Pg 2
Weight Handling Training Briefs, Pg 5
Summary of WHE Accidents, Fourth Quarter FY14, Pg 11
Tip of the Spear, Pg 14
Three 2-Ton Ordnance Handling Bridge Cranes Torpedo Assembling Facility, Pg. 17
25-Ton Crane B431, PSNSY, Pg. 18
Share Your Success, Pg 18
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 18
2013 Inside This Issue 77th Edition - March 2013
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Upcoming Revision to NAVFAC P-307, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Crane Safety Awareness, Pg 3
Weight Handling Training Brief, Pg 5
Acquisition Updates, Pg 6
Tip of the Spear, Pg 12
New Instruction on Design of Navy Shore WHE Equipment, Pg 14
Summary of WHE Accidents, First Quarter FY13, Pg 15
Poorly Written Work Instructions Lead to Unnecessary Rework, Pg 17
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Pg 18
Share Your Success, Pg 19
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 19
Inside This Issue 78th Edition - June 2013
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs & EDMs, Pg 2
Weight Handling Safety Brief, Pg 5
Tip of the Spear, Pg 7
Summary of WHE Accidents, Second Quarter FY13, Pg 9
Collision Avoidance Systems on Cranes, Pg 12
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Pg 14
Share Your Success, Pg 16
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 16
Inside This Issue 79th Edition - September 2013
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs & EDMs, Pg 2
Weight Handling Safety and Efficiency in a Challenging Fiscal Environment, Pg 3
35-Ton and 10-Ton Top Running Bridge Cranes, Pg 6
Tip of the Spear, Pg 7
Summary of WHE Accidents, Third Quarter FY13, Pg 10
Accessing NAVFAC P-307 Web-Based Training Courses, Pg 12
Share Your Success, Pg 14
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 14
Inside This Issue 80th Edition - December 2013
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs & EDMs, Pg 2
The Rigger in Charge, Keystone of Every Crane Lift, Pg 3
Situational Awareness and Risk Mitigation, Pg 4
Tech Bytes, Pg 5
Weight Handling Safety Brief, Pg 5
Weight Handling Training Brief, Pg 7
Summary of WHE Accidents, Fourth Quarter FY13, Pg 8
Crane Accident Prevention, Safety Challenge for FY14, Pg 10
Accessing NAVFAC P-307 Web-Based Training Courses, Pg 11
Share Your Success, Pg 13
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 13
2012 Inside This Issue 73rd Edition - March 2012
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Navy Crane Center Audit Program, Pg 2
Storing Grease-Lubricant Equipment, Pg 3
Twin-Path Slings, Pg 4
Acquisition News, Pg 5
Summary of WHE Accidents First Quarter FY12, Pg 7
NAVCRANECEN Website-Check it Out, Pg 9
Weight Handling Safety Brief, Pg 10
Share Your Success, Pg 13
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 13
Inside This Issue 74th Edition - June 2012
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Change 3 to NAVFAC P307, Pg 2
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Crane Safety Awareness for the Summer Months, Pg 2
Has That CSA Action Been Completed Yet, Pg 3
Weight Handling Safety Brief, Pg 4
Weight Handling Training Brief, Pg 6
Acquisition Updates, Pg 7
Summary of WHE Accidents Second Quarter FY12, Pg 7
Share Your Success, Pg 10
Weight Handling Safety Videos, Pg 10
Inside This Issue 75th Edition - September 2012
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Weight Handling Safety Brief, Pg 2
Weight Handling Training Brief, Pg 4
Summary of WHE Accidents, Third Quarter FY12, Pg 6
Share Your Success, Pg 9
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 9
Inside This Issue 76th Edition - December 2012
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Weight Handling Safety Brief, Pg 3
Acquisition Updates, Pg 4
Upcoming Revision to NAVFAC P307, Pg 5
Crane Accident Prevention Safety Challenge for FY13, Pg 5
Summary of WHE Accidents, Fourth Quarter FY12, Pg 7
P307 Question & Interpretations, Pg 9
Share Your Success, Pg 9
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 9
2011 Inside This Issue 69th Edition - March 2011
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2x
CMAA 70 Class C Crane, Pg 7
250 Metric Ton Mobile Boat Lift, Pg 8
Recently Issued Change 9 to NAVSEA Op-5, Pg 8
Summary of WHE Accidents First Quarter FY11, Pg 10
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 12
Pole Handling Sling, Pg 13
Using GPR to Detect Subsurface Voids, Pg 14
Share Your Success, Pg 16
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 16
Inside This Issue 70th Edition - June 2011
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Crane Safety Awareness for the Summer Months, Pg 5
Summary of WHE Accidents Second Quarter FY11, Pg 6
Coastal IPT Crane Crew Travels to China Lake, Pg 8
Acquisition News, Pg 9
Poor Quality Diesel Fuel, Pg 11
Portable Fall Arrest System, Pg 12
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 13
Share Your Success, Pg 15
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 15
Inside This Issue 71st Edition - September 2011
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Acquisition News, Pg 5
Change2 to NAVFAC P-307, Pg 6
A Casual Approach to Problem Solving, Pg 6
Crane Accident Prevention Improvement Challenges, Pg 8
Learn by Asking Why, Pg 10
P-307 Questions and Interpretations, Pg 12
Summary of WHE Accidents Third Quarter FY11, Pg 13
Do you Know About Polyalkylene Gklycol's?, Pg 14
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 16
Share Your Success, Pg 17
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 17
Inside This Issue 72nd Edition - December 2011
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Mobile Crane Load Moment Testing, Pg 4
Acquisition News, Pg 10
Crane Power Disconnects, Pg 10
Failure of a Test Weight Integral Lifting Attachment, Pg 11
Summary of WHE Accidents Fourth Quarter FY11, Pg 11
Crane Accident Prevention, Safety Challenge for FY12, Pg 13
Weight Handling Safety Brief, Pg 15
Share Your Success, Pg 16
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 16
2010 Inside This Issue 65th Edition - March 2010
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
New Standing Crane Alteration for Replacement of Wire Rope Swaged End Fittings, Page 3
Summary of WHE Accidents First Quarter FY10, Pg 3
2011 Weight Handling Conference, Pg 5
Share Your Success, Pg 5
Inspection of Cranes Used in Pile Driving Operations, Pg 6
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 7
Inside This Issue 66th Edition - June 2010
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Crane Safety Awareness for the Summer Months, Pg 2
CSAs and EDMs, Page 3
Summary of WHE Accidents Second Quarter FY10, Pg 4
Control of Contractor Cranes on Navy Property, Pg 7
2011 Weight Handling Conference, Pg 11
Share Your Success, Pg 11
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 12
Inside This Issue 67th Edition - September 2010
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
Recognizing Opportunities that Reduce Maintenance Costs, Pg 2
Inspecting Polyurethane Bumpers, Pg 2
CSAs and EDMs, Page 3
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Pg 6
Summary of WHE Accidents Third Quarter FY10, Pg 6
Weight Handling Safety Awareness, Pg 8
Share Your Success, Pg 10
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 11
Inside This Issue 68th Edition - December 2010
A Word from Topside, Pg 1
New OSHA Requirements Affecting Navy Cranes Used in Construction, Pg 2
CSAs and EDMs, Pg 2
Crane Accident Prevention Safety Challenge for FY2011, Page 4
Summary of WHE Accidents Fourth Quarter FY10, Pg 5
Weight Handling Safety Briefs, Pg 7
Unseen Water That is Corroding Your Equipment, Pg 9
Share Your Success, Pg 10
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 10
2009 Inside This Issue 61st Edition - March 2009
A Word From Topside, Page 1
CSAs/EDMs, Page 2
Mobile Crane Operating Indoors, Page 2
Summary of WHE Accidents First Quarter FY09, Page 3
Reminder for Navy Weight Handling Conference, Page 5
Share Your Success, Page 5
Weight Handling Program Videos, Page 6
Inside This Issue 62nd Edition - June 2009
A Word From Topside, Pg 1
Overload Prevention and Use of Load Indicating Devices, Pg 2
Do's and Don'ts for Wire Rope, Pg 3
CSAs/EDMs, Pg 3
Crane Safety Awareness for the Summer Months, Pg 3
Summary of WHE Accidents Second Quarter FY09, Pg 4
Crane Accident Prevention Near Overhead Transmission Lines, Pg 6
WHE Preparation for Severe Weather Conditions, Pg 7
Share Your Success, Pg 8
Weight Handling Program Videos, Pg 8
Inside This Issue 63rd Edition - September 2009
A Word From Topside, Pg 1
CSAs/EDMs, Pg 2
Summary of WHE Accidents Third Quarter, Pg 9
Barricading the Swing Radius on Mobile Cranes, Pg 10
Weight Handling Operations with Multi-Purpose Machines, Rough Terrain Forklifts, or Telescopic Handlers, Pg 12
Crane Accident Trends Involving Testing and Maintenance, Pg 13
New Safety Video and Online Training Course, Pg 14
Instructor-Led Training Schedule for FY10, Pg 14
2011 Weight Handling Conference, Pg 14
Share Your Success, Pg 14
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 15
Inside This Issue 64th Edition - December 2009
A Word From Topside, Pg 1
CSAs/EDMs, Pg 2
NAVFAC P-307, Management of WHE, December 2009 Edition, Pg 3
DC Fuse Rating Verification, Pg 4
Precautions When Lifting Objects from Horizontal to Vertical Position with WHE, Pg 4
Summary of WHE Accidents Fourth Quarter FY09, Pg 5
Controlling Hazardous Fluid Energy, Pg 7
Crane Accident Prevention Safety Challenge for FY10, Pg 7
Safety Precautions when Working From Heights While Performing WHE Reated Work, Pg 9
2011 Weight Handling Conference, Pg 9
Share Your Success, Pg 9
Weight Handling Program Safety Videos, Pg 10
2008 Inside This Issue  57th Edition- March 2008
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Are you Getting the Most from your Oil Analysis Program, Page 2
Quality Assurance, Page 2
Availability of Floating Cranes, Page 3
CSAs/EDMs, Page 3
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 5
Summary of First Quarter FY08 WHE Accidents, Page 6
Weight Handling Program Safety Films, Page 8
Inside This Issue  58th Edition- June 2008
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Bolt Securing Washer, Page 2
Floating Crane Weighted Upper Limit Wire Rope Cable Failure, Page 2
Crane Guide Specifications, Page 3
Festoon System End Clamps, Page 3
Oil Analysis II Know Where You Are Going Before You Get There, Page 4
CSAs/EDMs, Page 5
Summary of Weight Handling Equipment Accidents Second Quarter FY08, Page 9
Bottom Lift Fixtures to Lift Container Boxes, Page 12
Crane Safety Awareness for the Summer Months, Page 14
Safety Precautions When Lifting Constrained Loads, Page 14
Web Based Training, Page 15
Weight Handling Program Safety Films, Page 15
Have You Heard About Indexing Function, Page 17
Inside This Issue 59th Edition - September 2008
A Word From Topside, Page 1
LSS Inventory Reduction Event, Page 2
Lessons Learned - Radio Remote Control of Bridge Cranes, Page 2
Self Contained Automatic Lubricators, Page 3
CSAs/EDMs, Page 3
Oversight of Contractor Work on Navy Cranes, Page 4
Combination Overload/Slackline Limit Switch, Page 5
Summary of WHE Accidents Third Quarter FY08, Page 6
CCR Form, Page 8
Reminder for Navy Weight Handling Conference, Page 9
Recent NCC Internet Improvements, Page 9
Weight Handling Program Videos, Page 10
Inside This Issue 60th Edition - December 2008
A Word From Topside, Page 1
On-Site Support of Navy Construction, Page 2
Safety Precautions When Using Below-The-Hook Lifting Devices, Page 3
CSAs/EDMs, Page 4
Crane Accident Prevention Safety Challenge for 2009, Page 6
Summary of WHE Accidents Fourth Quarter FY08, Page 7
Crane Alteration Requests Allow Time for Review, Page 9
Reminder for Navy Weight Handling Conference, Page 10
Share Your Success, Page 10
Weight Handling Program Videos, Page 10
2007 Inside This Issue  53rd Edition- March 2007
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Availability of Floating Cranes, Page 2
CSAs & EDMs, Page 3
First-Quarter FY07 Accident Report, Page 8
Weight Handling Equipment Fall Prevention Safety Reminder, Page 10
Inside This Issue  54th Edition- June 2007
A Word from Topside, Page 1
UFC 3-320-07N, Weight Handling Equipment, Page 2
Back-up Monitoring System, Page 2
CSAs & EDMs, Page 3
Second-Quarter FY07 Accident Report, Page 5
NAVFAC P-307 Web Based Training, Page 7
Crane Awareness for the Summer Months, Page 7
2007 Weight Handling Improvement Conference, Page 8
Inside This Issue  55th Edition- September 2007
A Word from Topside, Page 1
2008 Weight Handling Conference Safety and Reliability, Page 2
Oil Analysis on Navy Cranes, Page 2
CSAs, Page 3
Third-Quarter FY07 Accident Report, Page 3
WHE Maintenance and Test Efficiencies, Page 5
Inside This Issue  56th Edition- December 2007
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Overhead Electric Traveling Crane Information Form, Page 2
Mobile Crane Boom Heel Pin Seizing Problem, Page 2
CSAs/EDMs, Page 2
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 5
Crane Safety Awareness for Winter Months, Page 5
2006 Inside This Issue  49th Edition- March 2006
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Alternate Design Load Insulating Link, Page 2
CSAs & EDMs, Page 3
Weight Handling Equipment Audits, Page 4
First Quarter FY06 Accident Report, Page 6
Inside This Issue  50th Edition- June 2006
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Engines in Long-Term Storage, Page 2
Regulate Your Air:  Compressed Air Supply Operating Pressures, Page 3
CSAs & EDMs, Page 3
Second Quarter FY06 Accident Report, Page 6
NAVFAC P-307 June 2006, Page 10
Inside This Issue  51st Edition- September 2006
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Pitfalls to Avoid When Assessing Runway Rail Capacity, Page 2
CSAs & EDMs, Page 2
Third-Quarter FY06 Accident Report, Page 3
Weight Handling Program Films, Page 7
Inside This Issue  52nd Edition- December 2006
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Hydraulic Tensioner Failure, Page 2
Availability of Portal Cranes, Page 2
CSAs & EDMs, Page 3
New Standing Crane Alterations for Replacement Hoists, Page 4
Fourth-Quarter FY06 Accident Report, Page 4
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 7
2005 Inside This Issue  45th Edition- March 2005
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Load Insulating Link, Page 2
Crane Safety Awareness for the Summer Months, Page 2
Trolley Tracking Troubles, Page 3
CSAs & EDMs, Page 4
First Quarter FY05 Accident Report, Page 8
Weight Handling Program Safety Films, Page 12
Inside This Issue  46th Edition- June 2005
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Electrification via Rigid Insulating Housing, Page 2
CSAs & EDMs, Page 3
Second Quarter FY05 Accident Report, Page 5
NAVFAC P-307 Change 4, Page 8
Inside This Issue  47th Edition- September 2005
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Remote Operated Load Release Device, Page 2
CSAs & EDMs, Page 3
Third Quarter FY05 Accident Report, Page 8
Weight Handling Training Online, Page 12
P-307 Question & Interpretations, Page 14
Weight Handling Program Safety Films, Page 16
Inside This Issue  48th Edition- December 2005
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Integrating Package Hoists/Bridges, Page 2
CSAs & EDMs, Page 2
Fourth Quarter FY05 Accident Report, Page 3
Crane Safety for the New Year, Page 6
P-307 Question & Interpretations, Page 6
25-Ton Portal Crane, Page 7
2004 Inside This Issue  41st Edition- March 2004
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Automatic Bearing Lubricators, Page 2
Using Cranes to Hoist Personnel, Page 2
NCC Videos, Page 3
First Quarter FY04 Accident Report, Page 3
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 7
CSAs & EDMs, Page 8
2004 Navy Weight Handling Equipment Conference, Page 8
Inside This Issue  42nd Edition- June 2004
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Photo-Luminescent Material, Emergency Lighting in the Dark, Page 2
NAVFAC P-307 Change 3, Page 2
Mobile Crane Stability, Page 4
Unauthorized Repair of Crane Radio Controls, Page 5
Crane Control System Troubleshooting Devices, Page 5
CSAs & EDMs, Page 6
Second Quarter FY04 Accident Report, Page 7
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 10
Inside This Issue  43rd Edition- September 2004
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Pendant Controller Mechanical Interlocks, Page 2
Electrical Fires and Electrical Safety, Page 2
Have You Heard About:  Modified 60 Degree Screw Thread, Page 3
Crane Safety for the Fall, Page 4
Contractor Crane Safety at Navy Shore Activities, Page 4
Mobile Crane Stability, Page 5
Lead Test Weights save Money, Page 5
Photoluminescence Shines Through, Page 6
CSAs & EDMs, Page 6
Third Quarter FY04 Accident Report, Page 7
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 9
NCC Safety Videos, Page 10
Inside This Issue  44th Edition- December 2004
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Unique Chain Sling Assemblies and Chain Fittings, Page 2
Crane Safety for the New Year, Page 4
Category 3 Crane Safety Course on NKO, Page 4
Weight Handling Program Audits, Page 5
Navy Shore Activity WHP Progress Report FY04, Page 6
CSAs & EDMs, Page 7
Fourth Quarter FY04 Accident Report, Page 7
2003 Inside This Issue  37th Edition- March 2003
A Word From Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Keyless Shaft Couplings, Page 2
CSA s & EDM s, Page 2
Wire Rope on Mobile Cranes, Choosing the Correct Rope for the Application, Page 3
Certifying Official Training, Page 3
First Quarter FY03 Accident Report, Page 4
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 7
Oversight of Contractor Cranes in San Diego, Page 8
Inside This Issue  38th Edition- June 2003
A Word from Topside, Page 1
NAVFAC P-307 June 2003 Edition, Page 2
Have You Heard About:  Exclusion Shaft Seals, Providing Increased Protection Against Contamination, Page 3
CSA s & EDM s, Page 4
Color Designation of Wire Conductors, Page 4
2004 Weight Handling Equipment Conference, Page 5
Second Quarter FY03 Accident Report, Page 5
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 7
360-Degree Swing Locks, Page 8
When a New Crane Goes Bad, Page 9
Navy Crane Center Contract Toolbox, Page 10
Inside This Issue  39th Edition- September 2003
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Self Locking, Vibration Proof Fastener, Page 2
CSAs & EDMs, Page 2
Third Quarter FY03 Accident Report, Page 3
NAVFAC P-307 Changes 1 & 2, Page 6
Disassembly and Maintenance of Auxiliary Contacts, Page 6
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 7
Structural Insp. Mobile Crane Swingaway Jib Sections, Page 8
Inside This Issue  40th Edition- December 2003
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Crane Safety for the New Year, Page 2
Have You Heard About:  Jib Foundation Adjustable Canister Anchor Bolt, Page 2
Mobile Crane Safety Video, Page 4
CSAs & EDMs, Page 4
Central Management of Ancillary Equipment and Controlled Disassembly Re-Assembly Procedures, Page 5
Crane Hook & Nut NDT QA Requirements, Page 5
Fourth Quarter FY03 Accident Report, Page 6
2004 Navy Weight Handling Equipment Conference, Page 9
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 10
2002 Inside This Issue  33rd Edition- March 2002
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Improved Design Key Assembly Reduces Stress Concentrations, Page 2
2002 Weight Handling Conference, Page 2
Marking Multiple-Leg Sling Assemblies, Page 3
CSA s, EDM s, and Lessons Learned, Page 5
First Quarter FY02 Accident Report, Page 5
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 7
Inside This Issue  34th Edition- June 2002
A Word from Topside, Page 1
CSA s & EDM s, Page 2
Have You Heard About:  High Strength Synthetic Strap Hoists, Page 2
2002 Weight Handling Conference, Page 2
Second Quarter FY02 Accident Report, Page 3
P-307 Question & Interpretation, Page 7
Inside This Issue  35th Edition- September 2002
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have you Heard About:  Radially Expanding Bolt Assemblies for Interference Fits, Page 2
CSA s & EDM s, Page 2
Third Quarter FY02 Accident Report, Page 3
Rigging Gear Requirements, Page 6
2002 Weight Handling Conference, Page 7
Inside This Issue  36th Edition- December 2002
A Word from Topside, Page 1
Have You Heard About:  Closed Circuit Television Camera System for Increased Operator Visibility, Page 2
CSA s & EDM s, Page 2
Fourth Quarter FY02 Accident Report, Page 3
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 6
FY02 Audit Summary, Page 7
Pendant Control Securing Device, Page 10
Contractor Operated Mobile Cranes on Barges, Page 10
2001       Inside This Issue  32nd Edition- December 2001
A Word from Topside, Page 1
FY01 Audit Summary, Page 2
Have You Heard About:  Shaft Repair Kit for Repairing Worn Lip Seals in Place, Page 5
Weight Handling Conference, Page 5
CSA s, EDM s, and Lessons Learned, Page 6
NAVFAC P-307 Advance Change Notice, Page 6
Fourth Quarter FY01 Accident Report, Page 6
P-307 Questions & Interpretations, Page 9
Certification Check Sheet, Page 10
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