Equipment Safety » Cranes-Hoists



Safety programs. Operating rules, maintenance procedures, etc. Inspection, maintenace, operation and design requirements for overhead cranes and hoists.

There are 9 other categories related to Equipment Safety / Cranes-Hoists in the Libraries & Directories.

Updated Bridge Crane Safety [16241]
Outlines the requirements for safe operations through the use of a checklist

Chain Hoist Safety Practices [26409]
An article discusses chain hoist safety

Construction Crane Safety [pdf] [16111]
Includes a typical load chart

Conveying Systems Specs [18850]
Construction specs manual with sections related to cranes, etc

Crane Accident Statistics [19528]
Statistics on crane-related accidents in the USA

Crane Accidents [19527]
Articles about crane operations, certification, safety, accidents

Crane and Hoist & Rigging Safety Program [2659]
Text of the safety guidelines, self inspection checklist etc. for a crane and hoist safety program

Crane and Rigging Safety Rules [18578]
A list of safety rules

Crane Inspection Items [26413]
Some of the things to look for in a general crane inspection

Crane Load Considerations [26412]
Operational considerations for crane safety

Crane Operation Daily Checklist [26407]
The following applicable items shall be checked daily, other items may apply

Crane Operation Safety [31046]
Guidelines for safe crane operation

Crane Operations & Power Lines [pdf] [26411]
Recommendations to prevent accidental electrocutions when operating cranes

Crane Safety - Hoisting and Rigging [pdf] [26414]
Lessons learned

Crane Use - Post Flood [30193]
Safety hazards likely to be encountered using cranes after a flood such as during building demolition

Cranes in Transit [26415]
The predominant causes for accidents involving cranes in transit

Cranes, Derricks & Hoists [17019]
Safety alerts related to hoists and cranes

Cranes, Hoists And Slings Checklist [pdf] [18907]
Sample checklist and safety rules for the use of cranes, hoist and lsings

Cribbing Crucial to Crane Stability [16239]
Factors that affect stability, capacity and the proper set-up of mobile cranes

Electrocution & Cranes [16228]
Prevent crane electrocutions

Floor-Operated Hoist Pre-Shift Checklist [pdf] [26438]
11 item checklist (pdf)

Hoist Safety Rules [doc] [16226]
Sample fill-in-the-blank hoist safety policy

Hoisting & Rigging Critical Lift Checklists [26439]
To be used prior to lifting any loads

Hoisting and Rigging Manual [19427]
17 chapter crane and hoist safety manual

How a Block and Tackle Works [5468]
Explains the physics of block and tackle

In-Transit Crane Accidents [27080]
The predominant causes for these incidents

Inspection of Hoisting Equipment [pdf] [3448]
Guidelines for safety inspections of electrically operated hoisting equipment

Lifting/Crane Safety Procedures [27185]
Sample job site crane safety requirements

Manlift Pre-Use Inspection Form [pdf] [30240]
To be used prior to use

Materials Handling [8362]
Safety information about cranes, hoists, wire rope, slings, hitches, hooks, hand signals, etc.

MI-Michigan Overhead Cranes [23128]
Compliance materials for MIOSHA Overhead and Gantry Cranes standard

Minimum Crane Inspection Guide [26408]
How often to check various systems, switches and mechanisms

Mobile Crane General Load Charts [23787]
Operational considerations for mobile cranes general load charts

Mobile Crane Inspection Guidelines [26410]
Describes what you should look for in a crane inspection

Mobile Crane Safety Audit [16230]
For use in a field audit of a mobile crane safety program

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators [19117]
Test and certify crane operators in the USA

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators [32828]
Administers certification programs for operators of mobile cranes, tower cranes and overhead cranes

Overhead and Gantry Crane Safety Policy [16227]
This policy applies to overhead and gantry cranes, semi-gantry, cantilever gantry, wall cranes, storage bridge cranes

Overhead Crane Pre-Use Inspection Checklist [pdf] [30239]
To be used prior to use

Overhead Crane Safety [529]
Fact sheet describing inspection, maintenace, operation and design requirements for overhead cranes

Overhead Hoist Inspection [31931]
Inspection checklists for hand chain-operated hoists and for electric or air-powered hoists

Rigging Techniques, Procedures and Applications [pdf] [14098]
Field manual on rigging

Sample Crane & Hoist Safety Program [pdf] [25411]
Involves the use of cranes and hoists installed in or attached to buildings

Sample Rules for Material Hoists and Rigging [pdf] [26062]
Sample safety rules for operating a material hoists and rigging (pdf)

Sling and Hoist Selection Guide [14355]
How to select the correct sling or hoist

Sling Safety [24199]
Information on the proper selection, maintenance, and use of slings

Sling Safety Tutorial [32557]
Online slide presentation module describes the proper selection, maintenance, and use of slings

State Requirements for the Licensing of Crane Operators [32831]
15 states and 6 cities have licensing requirements for crane operators - resources related to some of these requirements

Technical Library - Cranes and Attachments [16248]
Safety operation procedures for cranes with information on rigging gear, wire rope inspection, etc

Telescoping Boom Hydraulic Crane Inspection [16246]
A crane inspection checklist

Truck-Mounted Crane and Winch Training [19016]
Lesson outlines for material-handling crane and self-recovery winch operations

Types of Cranes Generally Found in the Workplace [pdf] [32537]
Drawings of various types of cranes

Web Sling Inspection Tips [18577]
Proper inspection and use are critical when using synthetic slings

Wire Rope Reference [16249]
Wire rope technical information

Work Practices When Using Cranes [27071]
Recommendations for safe work procedures when using cranes




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Construction Safety / Jobsite Safety
Workplace safety and health resources for construction hazards

Equipment Safety / Material Handling
Material handling systems, pallets, etc.

Equipment Safety / OSHA Cranes-Hoists
OSHA technical resources on cranes



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