GPR 8719.1, GODDARD PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS: CERTIFICATION AND RE-CERTIFICATION OF LIFTING DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT (23 NOV 2009

GPR 8719.1, GODDARD PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS: CERTIFICATION AND RE-CERTIFICATION OF LIFTING DEVICES AND EQUIPMENT (23 NOV 2009)., This directive establishes the requirements for the Goddard Re-certification Program (RECERT) to provide Center organizations with inspection, certification, recertification, and consultation of lifting devices and equipment (LDE), mobile aerial platforms (MAP), powered industrial trucks (PIT), and critical jacks (collectively, MPJ). LDE Operator, Critical Lift Coordinator (CLC), and MPJ Operator training and certification requirements are also established. This Center program improves safety, and minimizes or prevents potential personnel injury or fatality, or damage to, or loss of, hardware and facilities. This directive is not a substitute for applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. OSHA requirements apply to all GSFC lifting operations.