Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR)
Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR):
–General Duty Clause:
- (a) Each employer
–(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;
–(2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.
- (b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.
29 CFR Occupational Safety and Health Regulations (OSHA Standards)
1910; Occupational Safety and Health Standards
- Subpart N: Materials Handling and Storage
–1910.179 – Overhead and gantry cranes.
–1910.180 – Crawler locomotive and truck cranes.
–1910.184 – Slings.
1926; Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
- Subpart N: Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors
–1926.251 – Rigging equipment for material handling.
–1926.550 – Cranes and derricks.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Standards
–B30.9: Slings
–B30.10: Hooks
–B30.16: Overhead Hoist Underhung
–B30.20: Below the Hook Lifters
–B30.21: Lever Hoist
–B30.26: Rigging Hardware.