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To a crane operator, few experiences can be as frightening
as when a crane becomes unbalanced while a load is being lifted or when the
crane collapses under the weight of an excessive load. The following references
aid in recognizing and evaluating hazards in the workplace.
- Working Outdoors in Warm Climates.
OSHA Fact Sheet, (2005, September), 26 KB PDF,
2 pages.
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Switch Controlled Elevating and Rotating Aerial Lifts. OSHA Technical Information Bulletin (TIB), (2002,
April 11). Also available as a 15 KB
PDF, 3 pages. Informs users of aerial lifts that emergency rescue
of employees on the lifts can be delayed.
- Crane or Derrick Suspended Personnel
Platforms. OSHA Publication 3100, (2002). Also available as a 205 KB
PDF, 46 pages.
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Construction Resource Manual: Table of Contents. OSHA. Includes links to various sections on crane and hoist
safety.
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DOE-STD-1090-2004; Hoisting and Rigging Standard (Formerly Hoisting and Rigging
Manual). US Department of Energy (DOE), (2004, June). Provides a table of
contents to a reference document to be used by
supervisors, line managers, safety personnel, equipment operators, and any
other personnel responsible for safety of hoisting and rigging operations at
DOE sites.
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Mobile Crane Inspection Guidelines for OSHA Compliance Officers.
OSHA, (1994, June). Provides a generic, non-exhaustive overview of
mobile crane inspection guidelines.
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Crane modifications. OSHA Hazard Information Bulletin (HIB),
(1993, April 19). Discusses hazardous conditions created as a result
of modifications for "auger piling" operations.
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Hoist Practices: Better safe than sorry. Industrial Distribution,
(2001, October 23). Raises awareness of hoist safety issues and
recommends safe work practices.
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Improper Support of an Elevator Car During Installation. OSHA
Hazard Information Bulletin (HIB), (1995, June 22). OSHA investigated
a fatality involving an elevator car sling and platform (these are
also known as platforms, car frames and platforms, car slings, car
frames, and safety planks) which was improperly supported during the
erection and installation of a traction elevator.
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Crane Safety. US Department of Energy (DOE), Occupational Safety Observer, (1993, August). Discusses two separate
incidents at DOE sites where cranes became unbalanced, as well as a
related industrial incident in which a crane collapsed.
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Crane Safety for the Site Superintendent. OSHA, (1992), Video, 8
minutes. Links to a video that discusses some of the hazards and risks
involved in crane operations and identifies information managers
should be familiar with if cranes are operating on their site.
- For additional information, see OSHA's Safety and Health Topics Pages on:
OSHA and Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance
- Fact Sheet No. 1: Proper Inspection and Maintenance of Overhead Cranes and Hoists.
94 KB
DOC*,
1 page. Describes standards, reference manuals
and safety tips for the application and operation of overhead material handling equipment.
- Fact Sheet No. 2: Hoists, Cranes and Pullers - Safety & Warning Labels and Test
Certification. 89 KB
DOC*,
1 page. Identifies items that
operators and inspectors need to know when purchasing, installing or using hoist, crane
and puller equipment.
- Safety Tips Sheet No. 1: Proper use of Hand Signals for cab-controlled cranes.
300 KB
DOC*,
1 page. Includes nine industry standard hand signals that are used for
communication between the operator in the crane’s cab and the floor person.
- Safety Tips Sheet No. 2: Pre-operational equipment check of Cranes and Hoists.
82 KB
DOC*,
1 page. Includes a pre-operational equipment checklist for cranes and
hoists.
- Safety Tips Sheet No. 3: Safe Lifting Practices. 87 KB
DOC*,
1 page. Describes safe
lifting practices for moving loads of material.
- Safety Tips Sheet No. 4: Hoist Operation. 87 KB
DOC*,
1 page. Describes what an
operator should and should not do while operating a hoist.
*These files are provided for downloading only.
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