1. Crane and Hoist Training
Standard 29 CFR Part

2. 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 inspection
Safety during the lift
Safety at the end of the job

3. 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.

4. 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

5. NEVER USE A DAMAGED OR DEFECTIVE CRANE OR HOIST!
Pre-use inspection
Visually check all components for damage and wear
Check hydraulic and air systems for leaks
Check hooks and latches
Check hoist chains and ropes
Operate all controls to ensure proper operation with no load
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!

6. NEVER LIFT MATERIAL OVER YOUR HEAD OR OVER OTHER PERSONNEL
Starting the job
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

7. Starting the job
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

8. 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

9. During the lift
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

10. Finishing the job Do not leave 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

11. Lifting equipment in our facility
The following cranes and hoists are used in our facility:
insert list of equipment here

12. Conclusion When using cranes and hoists:
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.

13. For more information
For more information regarding crane and hoist safety, or other safety issues please contact:
Gregory & Appel Insurance
Mike Salazar, Vice President
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