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Cranes, Hoists, Winches, and Rigging
The purpose of this program is to define requirements and associated roles and responsibilities for protecting employees and covered associates (hereafter referred to as “staff”) from the hazards presented by operating various types of cranes (e.g., overhead, jib, gantry), hoists, and winches (hereafter referred to collectively as “cranes”) and the associated rigging equipment.
Created March 6, 2020, Updated January 27, 2025