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Office of Safety, Health, and Environment (OSHE)

Safety Programs

Overhead Cranes and Hoists

This suborder’s purpose is protecting employees and covered associates from the hazards of operating overhead cranes and hoists. This suborder meets or exceeds the requirements established by OSHA in 29 CFR 1910.179, Overhead and gantry cranes.

Additional information for NIST staff (only accessible from NIST internal network)

Created March 6, 2020, Updated November 9, 2023