Lifting Equipment
Cranes are used for raising, shifting and lowering loads by means of a projecting swinging arm or with the hoisting apparatus supported on an overhead truck.
An appropriate capacity of crane shall be chosen to work for a specified size of load.
An appropriate capacity of crane shall be chosen to work for a specified size of load. The use of a crane for loads beyond its capacity poses several hazards to workers, as well as operators.
Note that coverage is limited here. For detailed information, refer to the OSHA standard (Subpart N 1926.550) for cranes.
For more information about crane and derrick safety see OSHAcademy Courses 820 Crane and Derrick Safety I and 821 Crane and Derrick Safety II.
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1-3. What is a serious hazard to consider when using a crane?
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