Train plant and shop workers to operate, inspect and maintain electric, air and manual overhead pendant hoists while moving heavy loads safely.
Learn to ensure safe usage of overhead pendant hoists in manufacturing and learn best practices while preventing accidents through this essential manufacturing safety training program. Participants gain critical knowledge for manufacturing workers, equipment operators, and safety supervisors who must ensure effective overhead pendant hoist safety and successful manufacturing operations in various manufacturing environments. The program covers essential overhead pendant hoist safety protocols, manufacturing procedures, and comprehensive safety strategies that enhance overhead pendant hoist safety effectiveness and ensure successful manufacturing operations in workplace environments. Participants will learn about overhead pendant hoist safety requirements, manufacturing procedures, and comprehensive protocols that ensure overhead pendant hoist safety success and successful manufacturing operations in workplace environments. The training emphasizes the importance of proper overhead pendant hoist safety procedures, manufacturing techniques, and comprehensive overhead pendant hoist safety programs that enhance safety effectiveness and ensure successful manufacturing operations in workplace environments. Through detailed instruction on overhead pendant hoist safety protocols, manufacturing safety strategies, and safety techniques, participants will develop the skills necessary to implement effective overhead pendant hoist safety programs that meet professional standards and ensure overhead pendant hoist safety success and successful manufacturing operations in workplace environments.
Overhead pendant hoist training is for manufacturing, shop, maintenance, water treatment and pump station workers who lift heavy loads with rail-mounted hoists. Operators of electric, pneumatic and hand-operated chain hoists all need pendant hoist training. Supervisors who confirm that hoists are inspected and run only by trained employees need it too.
OSHA's overhead and gantry crane standard, 29 CFR 1910.179, covers hoists that are part of overhead crane systems, including inspections and operator rules. ASME B30.16 is the national consensus standard for overhead hoists and guides inspections, load testing and operating practices. Rigging slings used with hoists fall under 29 CFR 1910.184.
Operate a pendant hoist safely by inspecting the hook, latch, chain or wire rope and pendant controls before use. Confirm the load is within rated capacity. Center the hoist over the load, lift slowly to check balance, keep everyone clear, and never leave a suspended load unattended.
Common overhead hoist hazards include dropped loads from overloading or damaged chain and side pulls that make loads swing. Pinch points between the load and fixed objects and sticking pendant buttons cause injuries too. Workers standing under suspended loads face the greatest risk of serious injury. The 14-minute pendant hoist video is available in English.
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