www.mhi.org › solutions › chmCHM Alliance – MHI Safety Fact Sheets Fact Sheet No. 1: Proper Inspection and Maintenance of Overhead Cranes and Hoists (English) Fact Sheet No. 1: Proper Inspection and Maintenance of Overhead Cranes and Hoists (Spanish) Fact Sheet No. 2: Hoists, Cranes and Pullers – Safety & Warning Labels and Test Certification (English) www.osha.gov › alliances › cmaa-hmi-mmaCrane, Hoist and Monorail (CHM) Partners | Occupational … Areas of Emphasis Signatory Organizations*: Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA) *Managed by the Materials Handling Institute (MHI)
www.osha.gov › cranes-derricks › hazardsCrane, Derrick and Hoist Safety – Hazards and Solutions … OSHA and the Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance. Fact Sheet No. 1: Proper Inspection and Maintenance of Overhead Cranes and Hoists. Describes standards, reference manuals and safety tips for the application and operation of overhead material handling equipment. A Spanish version is also available. www.osha.gov › news › newsreleasesOSHA and Crane, Hoist and Monorail Partners renew alliance to … OSHA and Crane, Hoist and Monorail Partners renew alliance to prevent worker exposures to electrical, falls, struck-by hazards OSHA Trade Release U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Office of Communications Washington, D.C. www.osha.gov For Immediate Release www.mhi.org › downloads › industrygroupsThe Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance – MHI The Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance 8) Variable speed for smooth acceleration and deceleration Reduces mechanical wear on components. Removes impact loads on all drive trains. May extend the life of the equipment. www.mhi.org › downloads › industrygroupsThe Crane, Hoist and Monorail Alliance – MHI Cranes and monorails equipped with hoists or balancers, provide the worker with the ability to lift with high speed and position in low speed. This simulates manual lifting without any strain on the operator. The use of overhead cranes and monorails can avoid the awkward manual lifting positions that lead to injury.