CHAINS, CRANES AND HOIST SAFETY

Boom lifts & scissor lifts help us reach work areas that were once almost impossible to access. Like all pieces of heavy equipment, these valuable machines must be operated safely to prevent injuries and damage to property.

The dangers of chains are often ignored until someone gets hurt. This video describes proper chain safety and maintenance, and cites helpful hints for avoiding accidents. 

This program discusses slings, lifting angles, safety procedures, precautions and inspection responsibilities as well as sling angles, overloading, nylon slings, chains, wire rope, hooks and general rigging safety. 

The dangers of chains are often ignored until someone gets hurt. This video describers proper chain safety and maintenance, and cites helpful hints for avoiding accidents.

This video program discusses the proper use, care, and inspection of cranes on the job site and ways to identify unsafe cables. This older "slides on tape" production by the Associated General Contractors, in cooperation with OSHA, is informative although it should be viewed by a supervisor prior to being shown to a large audience. 

Excellent program for anyone using overhead cranes/jib hoists. Discusses slings, lifting angles, safety procedures, inspection procedures and more. 

Overhead power lines, proximity of structures, outriggers and blocking are just part of this videos discussion. Good video for old and new crane operators.  

Pendant, or hand controlled, overhead cranes or hoists are one of the most useful aids fir material handeling in the workplace today. This video looks at the safe operation of overhead cranes and details the five major steps to ensure their safe use.

Every person who works near or with cranes should understand the basic safety rules. This video provides a basic overview of safety rules applicable to any crane use. 

Emphasizes that thorough and periodic inspection are the key to avoiding accidents. Telltale signs of rope wear such as broken strands and means of slowing wear by shifting points of contact are shown as are types of hitches, rope design and grading or configuration. 

This video shows how to follow the rules to safely operate aerial lifts, cranes, and swing stages. Also shows the safest ways to enter and exit aerial equipment. The proper ground-to-equipment signals are demonstrated. 

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