The Crane, Hoist, and Sling Safety program will ensure this equipment is used properly and maintained in a safe manner. It requires all departments with cranes, hoists, and slings to implement maintenance, training, and inspection procedures.
The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Department will conduct inspections of powered cranes and hoists on campus and maintain these inspection records, unless a department elects to develop and manage their own inspection program. In either case, departments will be responsible for conducting any necessary repairs. This program requires the department to maintain written documentation of all aspects of the program under their control, including training, inspections, repairs and maintenance.
All crane and hoist operators and sling users will be trained through their own department on the specific equipment they will be using.
Reference Regulations: Overhead Gantry Cranes (MIOSHA General Industry Part 18)
Underhung Cranes and Monorail Systems (MIOSHA General Industry Part 20)
Hand and Portable Power Tools (MIOSHA General Industry Part 38)
Slings (MIOSHA General Industry Part 49)
