ASME B30.1:2009 pdf download.Jacks, Industrial Rollers, Air Casters,and Hydraulic Gantries.
1-1.6.2 Chemically Active Environments
The strength and operation of mechanical jacks can be affected by chemically active environments such as caustic or acid substances or fumes. The jack manufacturer or a qualified person should be consulted before mechanical jacks are used in chemically active environments.
1-1.6.3 Other Environments
The internal workings of jacks can be affected by high moisture, gravel or sand, silt, grit, or other dust-laden air. Jacks subject to these environmenis should have their inner components frequently cleaned, inspected, and lubricated.
SECTiON 1-1.7: INSTRUCTIONS AND TRAINING
1-1.7.1 Instructions
The manufacturer shall furnish information about jack selection, inspection, maintenance, cautions to personnel, effects of environment, and operating practices with each jack.
1-1.7.2 Training
Mechanical jack users shall be trained in the selection, inspection, maintenance, cautions to personnel, effects of environment, and operating practices as covered by this Chapter and the manufacturer’s instructions.
SECTiON 1-1.8: INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND REMOVAL
1-1.8.1 Initial Inspection
Prior to use, all new, altered, modified, or repaired mechanical jacks shall be inspected by a designated person to verify compliance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter. Written records are not required.
1-1.8.2 Frequent Inspection
(a) A visual and functional inspection shall be performed by the user or designated person each shift before the mechanical jack is used.
The strength and operation of mechanical jacks can be affected by chemically active environments such as caustic or acid substances or fumes. The jack manufacturer or a qualified person should be consulted before mechanical jacks are used in chemically active environments.
1-1.6.3 Other Environments
The internal workings of jacks can be affected by high moisture, gravel or sand, silt, grit, or other dust-laden air. Jacks subject to these environmenis should have their inner components frequently cleaned, inspected, and lubricated.
SECTiON 1-1.7: INSTRUCTIONS AND TRAINING
1-1.7.1 Instructions
The manufacturer shall furnish information about jack selection, inspection, maintenance, cautions to personnel, effects of environment, and operating practices with each jack.
1-1.7.2 Training
Mechanical jack users shall be trained in the selection, inspection, maintenance, cautions to personnel, effects of environment, and operating practices as covered by this Chapter and the manufacturer’s instructions.
SECTiON 1-1.8: INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND REMOVAL
1-1.8.1 Initial Inspection
Prior to use, all new, altered, modified, or repaired mechanical jacks shall be inspected by a designated person to verify compliance with the applicable provisions of this Chapter. Written records are not required.
1-1.8.2 Frequent Inspection
(a) A visual and functional inspection shall be performed by the user or designated person each shift before the mechanical jack is used.
