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Construction (29 CFR 1926) · Subpart N: Helicopters, hoists, elevators, and conveyors

OSHA 1926.554: Overhead hoists

29 CFR 1926.554 is titled "Overhead hoists". It is part of Subpart N (Helicopters, hoists, elevators, and conveyors) of the construction standards.

It has no paragraph that is mainly about training, but our talks cite it for what it requires on the job.

Official source: eCFR, 29 CFR 1926.554

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Full text: 29 CFR 1926.554

Official text of the federal regulation (public domain). Training paragraphs are shaded.

(a) General requirements. (1) The safe working load of the overhead hoist, as determined by the manufacturer, shall be indicated on the hoist, and this safe working load shall not be exceeded.

(2) The supporting structure to which the hoist is attached shall have a safe working load equal to that of the hoist.

(3) The support shall be arranged so as to provide for free movement of the hoist and shall not restrict the hoist from lining itself up with the load.

(4) The hoist shall be installed only in locations that will permit the operator to stand clear of the load at all times.

(5) Air hoists shall be connected to an air supply of sufficient capacity and pressure to safely operate the hoist. All air hoses supplying air shall be positively connected to prevent their becoming disconnected during use.

(6) All overhead hoists in use shall meet the applicable requirements for construction, design, installation, testing, inspection, maintenance, and operation, as prescribed by the manufacturer.

(b) Specific requirements. [Reserved]

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