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Cranes and slings are used to hoist and move heavy and bulky materials, with considerable risk of injury to crane operators and handlers. For that reason, OSHA has adopted crane and sling regulations that prescribe procedures for handling heavy loads safely.


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Interpretations Compliance for crane hoisted personnel platforms.07/22/1996National
Directives02/08/1982 - STD 3-12.4 - Interpretation of "Normal Operating Conditions" for Overhead and Gantry Cranes, and Derricks07/16/2003National
Directives07/15/1991 - PUB 8-1.8 - Guidelines on the Stability of Well Servicing Derricks07/22/2003National
Directives10/01/1981 - CPL 2-1.14B - 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(4), Alloy Steel Chain Slings Proof Testing07/16/2003National
Directives10/30/1978 - STD 2-1.7 - Interpretation of 1918.74(a)(9)(viii)(d), Guidance on Requirements for Load Indicating Devices on Cranes07/09/2003National
Directives11/02/1979 - STD 2-1.4A - 29 CFR 1918.74(a)(9), Crane Load Indicating Device07/09/2003National
Violations2009 Violation Summary for Cranes and Slings - General Industry National
Violations2011 Violation Summary for Cranes and Slings - General Industry National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.179 Overhead and gantry cranes National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.180 Crawler locomotive and truck cranes National
Regulations29 CFR § 1910.184 Slings National
InterpretationsA crane may be used for rated load testing of below-the-hook lifting device provided the test does not exceed 125% for the crane's rated load.[1910.179]08/08/1994National
InterpretationsA worm drive gearbox is not considered to be a holding brake. [1910.179; 1910.179(a)(2); 1910.179(f)(1)(i); 1910.179(f)(1)(ii)]11/15/2005National
NoticesAgency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request; Overhead and Gantry Cranes Standard12/28/2010National
InterpretationsApplicable standards for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices and slings.10/01/1998National
Questions & AnswersAre there any training materials for hoist/cranes and slings?12/02/2009National
Questions & AnswersCan motorized equipment such as a crane be used as an anchor point to tie off too in a fall protection situation, such as working on the roof of a building?04/14/2011National
InterpretationsClarification of Overhead and Gantry Cranes definition of 08/28/2003National
InterpretationsClarification of overhead and gantry cranes.01/03/1997National
TalksCrane and Hoist Safety Practices (Word) National
HandoutsCrane and Sling Safety (PDF) National
ChecklistsCrane Daily Inspection Checklist National
Clip ArtCrane Hook National
ChecklistsCrane Preoperational Checklist National
Audio PresentationsCrane Rigging National
Speaker's NotesCrane Rigging - Script View National
HandoutsCrane Rigging (PDF) National
Training ExercisesCrane Rigging (PDF) National
Training ExercisesCrane Rigging (PDF) National
Trainer's GuidesCrane Rigging (PDF) National
HandoutsCrane Rigging (PDF) National
QuizzesCrane Rigging (PDF) National
HandoutsCrane Rigging (PDF) National
QuizzesCrane Rigging (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesCrane Rigging (PDF) [7-Minute Safety Trainer] (short outline) National
PowerPointsCrane Rigging (PPT) National
QuizzesCrane Rigging (Word) National
HandoutsCrane, Derrick, and Sling Safety (PDF) National
QuizzesCrane, Derrick, and Sling Safety (PDF) National
Trainer's OutlinesCrane, Derrick, and Sling Safety (PDF) [OSHA Training System] (long outline) National
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