Transcript Standard 29 CFR Part 1910.179

Crane and Hoist Training
Standard 29 CFR Part 1910.179
Today’s agenda
In today’s session, you’ll be learning about:
• Safety before using the crane or hoist
• How to conduct a crane and hoist pre-use
• Safety during the lift
• Safety at the end of the job
inspection
What are cranes and hoists?
Cranes are machines
for lifting and lowering
loads, and moving the
load horizontally.
A hoist is a machine
that can be part of a
crane or it can be
installed alone. Hoists
are designed to lift and
lower material.
Cranes and hoists: Before use
• Only trained and authorized personnel are allowed to operate
cranes and hoists
• Read and understand the manufacturer instructions for safe
operation
• Always inspect the crane or hoist before
operation
Pre-use inspection
1. Visually check all components for damage and wear
2. Check hydraulic and air systems for leaks
3. Check hooks and latches
4. Check hoist chains and ropes
5. Operate all controls to ensure proper operation with no
load
6. Check operation of the upper limit switch with an empty
hook at low speed (beginning of the shift)
NEVER USE A DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE CRANE OR
HOIST!
Starting the job
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Safe attachment and rigging of material is a critical
part of crane and hoist safety: be sure that you have
adequate instructions or supervision
Loads must always be centered on the crane at or
near its balance point
Plan your route so material is never moved over or
close to people or where the load might strike
another object in the work environment
NEVER LIFT MATERIAL OVER YOUR HEAD
OR OVER OTHER PERSONNEL
Starting the job
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Communicate crane and hoist use when material is
handled close to where others are working: alert
other workers verbally or by using crane warning
devices (if present)
Check the weight of the load and be sure that it is
within the maximum lifting capacity of the crane or
hoist
NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM LIFTING CAPACITY OF
A CRANE, HOIST, SLING OR OTHER LIFTING
DEVICES
During the lift
• Never place any body part
under the suspended load.
Stay back from the potential
drop zone of the suspended
material
• Never wrap the lifting rope or
chain around material: use a
sling or other device to attach
the load to the crane or hoist
• Do not twist the lifting rope or
chain, or slings and rigging
devices
During the lift
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Do not jerk the material: use slow and steady
movements when operating equipment
Never make lateral lifts or side pulls: the material
should be directly below the lifting block of the crane
or hoist
If the load starts to fall: warn others in the area and
get away
NEVER ATTEMPT TO CATCH OR STOP A LOAD
THAT IS FALLING FROM A CRANE OR HOIST
Finishing the job
• Do not leave
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loads suspended
on a crane or
hoist
Raise and/or
store the lift hook
and block where it
is not a hazard for
others walking
through the area
Lifting equipment in our facility
The following cranes and hoists are
used in our facility:
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insert list of equipment here
Conclusion
When using cranes and hoists:
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The operator is responsible for her/his
safety and for the safety of all others in
the area.
To keep the job safe, the rules must be
followed from inspection through the end
of the job.
For more information
For more information regarding crane and hoist safety, or
other safety issues please contact:
Gregory & Appel Insurance
Mike Salazar, Vice President
Direct: 317-686-6407
Email: [email protected]