Hazards & Controls
Equipment Safety
Cranes-Hoists

Text of the manual

Outlines the requirements for safe operations through the use of a checklist

An article discusses chain hoist safety

Includes a typical load chart

Construction specs manual with sections related to cranes, etc

Statistics on crane-related accidents in the USA

Articles about crane operations, certification, safety, accidents

Text of the safety guidelines, self inspection checklist etc. for a crane and hoist safety program

A list of safety rules

The following applicable items shall be checked daily, other items may apply

Operational considerations for crane safety

Guidelines for safe crane operation

Lessons learned

Applies to overhead and gantry cranes, semi-gantry, cantilever gantry, wall cranes, storage bridge cranes, etc

Example of a program in use at a major university including checklists

Safety hazards likely to be encountered using cranes after a flood such as during building demolition

Example of a safety manual and forms related to hoists and cranes

The predominant causes for accidents involving cranes in transit

Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of cranes, hoist and lsings

Prevent crane electrocutions

11 item checklist

Sample fill-in-the-blank hoist safety policy

To be used prior to lifting any loads

Text of a crane and hoist safety manual

Explains the physics of block and tackle

The predominant causes for these incidents

Guidelines for safety inspections of electrically operated hoisting equipment

Sample job site crane safety requirements

For the safety person

To be used prior to use

Safety information about cranes, hoists, wire rope, slings, hitches, hooks, hand signals, etc.

Compliance materials for MIOSHA Overhead and Gantry Cranes standard

How often to check various systems, switches and mechanisms

For OSHA compliance officers

Many conditions adversely affect the stability of a mobile crane

The essence of a critical lift plan

Sample form

Test and certify crane operators in the USA

Administers certification programs for operators of mobile cranes, tower cranes and overhead cranes

Compliance assistance for the 2010 rule

This fact sheet describes the qualified rigger requirements of subpart CC

This fact sheet describes the signal person qualification requirements of subpart CC

OSHA's final rule becomes effective November 8, 2010

Text of the rule

To be used prior to use

Fact sheet describing inspection, maintenace, operation and design requirements for overhead cranes

Inspection checklists for hand chain-operated hoists and for electric or air-powered hoists

Field manual on rigging

Inspections and general requirements for rigging safety

Involves the use of cranes and hoists installed in or attached to buildings

How to select the correct sling or hoist

Information on the proper selection, maintenance, and use of slings

Online slide presentation module describes the proper selection, maintenance, and use of slings

15 states and 6 cities have licensing requirements for crane operators - resources related to some of these requirements

Photos explaining the OSHA requirements for Subpart R

Safety operation procedures for cranes with information on rigging gear, wire rope inspection, etc - view online

A crane inspection checklist

Lesson outlines for material-handling crane and self-recovery winch operations

Drawings of various types of cranes

Online safety video

Proper inspection and use are critical when using synthetic slings

Wire rope technical information

Recommendations for safe work procedures when using cranes