This guide reviews basic safety standards for material handling equipment, overhead cranes and hoists. The purpose is to help buyers understand what they should look for in a crane seller or service provider.
2. Regulations & Compliance
A main concern after a large investment in material handling
equipment revolves around proper maintenance to avoid
unnecessary down time.
While preventing and reducing stalled operations is important
to maintain optimal manufacturing flows, safety and regulation
should be top priority. There are many regulatory bodies for the
crane and hoist industry, but the most important are:
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
• ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
These two administrations require consistent implementation of
specified regulations along with proof or certifications at a
quarterly, monthly, or yearly basis.
Regulatory Bodies
OSHA
OSHA assures the safe working environments by
standardizing and enforcing safety regulations.
ANSI
ANSI regulates industry standardization of
products, processes and systems.
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• OPERATOR TRAINING:
(OSHA 1910.179 b.8)
Operator training is required for all operators of hoisting
equipment.
Lifts conducted by improperly trained personnel are a major cause
of workplace accidents, resulting in unnecessary down time and
costly fines.
• QUALIFIED REPAIR PERSONNEL:
(ANSI B30.16 16-2.3.3 b)
Adjustments and repairs should be performed by qualified
personnel that satisfy insurance and certification requirements.
• PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE:
(ANSI B30.16 2.3.1a; OSHA 1910.179 L1)
A preventative maintenance program based on the
manufacturer’s recommendations should be established to
ensure proper function of the equipment.
• DAILY INSPECTIONS:
(OSHA 1910.179 j 1; ANSI B30.16)
Depending on the type of equipment, different items or parts
should be checked daily – Written records do not need to be
kept for these inspections.
Adequate maintenance programs include equipment
inspections and repairs, which extends to properly trained
personnel operating and servicing the equipment in between
regular service.
4. • FREQUENT INSPECTIONS:
(OSHA 1910.179 j 1; ANSI B30.16)
Monthly inspections must be conducted on a monthly basis,
regulating the wear and efficiency of the equipment. These
inspections must be recorded and filed, proving consistent upkeep
of equipment.
• PERIODIC INSPECTIONS:
(OSHA 1910.179 j2 ; ANSI B30.16)
Crane and hoist equipment in operation are required to
have inspections by qualified personnel, usually the
service provider, who will determine the appropriate
inspection interval.
• LOAD TESTS:
(ANSI B30.16 16-2.2.2; (CMAA 78 4.7.4).
New equipment or equipment with repairs or alterations to the
load handling portion must be load tested to 125% of rated load.
Load test should be performed at a minimum of every 4 years
and test records must be kept for the life of equipment.
• RECORDS:
(ANSI B30.16 16-2.1.1.2)
Proper documentation should be kept on record with dated
inspection and maintenance reports easily accessible.
Should any of these documentations be unavailable,
an external marking is acceptable in lieu of those records.
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5. MHS Crane Training & Inspection Services
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• EDUCATION & TRAINING:
MHS Crane offers fully immersive, bilingual (English & Spanish)
operator-training classes to ensure your team members
understand how to properly use equipment.
Topics covered include:
• Safe Rigging
• Daily Equipment Inspection
• Safe Operation
• Proper Use & Consequences
• CERTIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIANS:
While you may have a highly qualified maintenance team
member in-house, they are likely not certified or trained to
work on cranes or any other material handling system.
Our team of factory-trained and certified technicians ensure
that your equipment is serviced and repaired for optimum
safety and machine longevity.
• PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM:
We are certified to work on 25+ major equipment brands in the
market– our preventative maintenance programs are based
entirely on manufacturers’ recommendations.
Upholding regulation and compliance standards is time consuming and
costly if your needs are satisfied by multiple companies.
MHS Crane offers training, inspections, and service & repairs so you have
one ‘go-to’ partner to keep your company and team up to standard.
6. MHS Crane Benefits
While many companies can service your equipment, few material
handling equipment companies can provide long-term value.
MHS Crane strives to be your partner in business, helping your
company continuously optimize workflows and decrease
unnecessary down time.
• Personalized Care:
Our staff operates with the family values that built and have
continued to grow the company since 1975. We are dedicated to
our customers and pride ourselves on knowing your individual
needs and concerns.
• Expert Technicians:
We factory train and certify all our technicians; they’re
required to have industry certifications, so you continuously
receive top quality service and guidance.
• 24/7 Service:
Emergencies happen. We’re here to get your equipment and
team up and running as quickly as possible so you don’t suffer
through production loss and unnecessary down time.
• Accountability:
Trust us with your training, service and inspection needs and
you’ll know exactly where you stand. Our goal is to keep you
compliant with all regulations, so you don’t have to worry about
unwanted surprises when you’re up for inspections.
Speak to one of our specialists to get you started on your journey.
1-888-4-A-HOIST
www.MHSCrane.com
