Some Cornell University departments utilize overhead cranes and hoists to facilitate materials handling. Contractors who use cranes on Cornell project sites may impact emergency access, vehicular and pedestrian traffic flow. Though this machinery facilitates our work, unsafe operators can put lives and property at risk.
Operators of cranes and hoists must be aware of equipment limitations, inspection requirements, proper rigging, and control functions. OSHA mandates that operators receive training in these procedures, a service provided by Cornell’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety. If your department maintains a hoist or crane, please contact EH&S to ensure your operators have been properly trained.
www.osha.gov/SLTC/cranehoistsafety/standards.html
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Last Updated : 12.10.03
