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Safety and Health Topics Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety In Focus California Wildfires Hot Topics Alliances eTools Moving large, heavy loads is crucial to today's manufacturing and construction industries. Much technology has been developed for these operations, including careful training and extensive workplace precautions. There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the operators of the diverse "lifting" devices, and for workers in proximity to them. This page is a starting point for finding information about these devices, including elevators and conveyors, and their operation. The following questions link to information relevant to crane, derrick, and hoist safety in the workplace. What OSHA standards apply? Standards | Regulatory Agenda | Federal Registers | Directives | More What are the hazards and possible solutions associated with crane, derrick, and hoist safety?   What additional information is available? Related Safety and Health Topics Pages | Training | Other Resources In Focus California Wildfires Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations. OSHA. Includes links to OSHA fact sheets & QuickCards, related Safety and Health Topics Pages, training programs, and other resources. Hot Topics Hurricane Recovery Keeping Workers Safe During Clean Up and Recovery Operations Following Hurricanes. OSHA. Includes information such as news releases, public service announcements, fact sheets, frequently asked questions, and more. Alliances Construction. OSHA's Alliance Program. This is one of OSHA's Strategic Management Plan Focus Areas. eTools Construction. OSHA. A Spanish version is also available. Helps workers identify and control the hazards that cause the most serious construction-related injuries.  Safety and  Health Topics     Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety   OSHA Standards   Hazards and Solutions   Additional Information   Credits   Content Reviewed 05/15/2007

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