indiana.eduCranes, Hoists, and Powered Lifts
Moving large, heavy loads is crucial
to the university’s operations, but are significant safety issues to
be considered ?both for the operators of the machinery, and for
workers in proximity to them. This page is a starting point for
finding information to help IU staff and students understand the
associated compliance and training requirements of 29 CFR Subpart N
?Materials Handling and Storage, Overhead and Gantry Cranes
?1920.179, and 29 CFR Subpart F ?Powered Platforms, Manlifts and
Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms ?1910.66-68
SERVICES
- Training
PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES
- OSHA's Crane and Hoist Safety
- Crane and Hoist Regulations - 1910.179
- Powered Platforms, Manlifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work
Platforms Regulations - 1910.66-68 (starts at 1910.66,
advance by clicking the link at the bottom)