Below The Hook Lifting Device Osha. A volume of the overall safety standard for cableways cranes derricks hoists hooks jacks and slings asme b30 20 2018. Asme b30 20 below the hook lifting devices addresses structural and mechanical lifting devices vacuum lifting devices operated close proximity lifting. 19 december 2018 slac i 730 0a21s 036 r004 1 of 11.
Most companies find their needs for such below the hook lifting devices also called under the hook lifting devices to be unique and require one off designs. Requirements for below the hook lifting devices.
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An employer who follows asme b 30 20 specifically sections 20 1 3 1 through 20 1 3 7 and 20 1 3 9 with respect to inspections for below the hook lifting devices other than for slings would be considered to be in compliance with osha. It is extremely important to recognize what is required by osha 1910 and 1926 regulations to properly execute these designs to keep from putting your company in a non osha compliant. Sometimes using a traditional wire rope sling alloy chain sling or synthetic sling just isn t enough to safely and securely move a load from one location to another. The american society of mechanical engineers asme b30 20 below the hook lifting devices standard contains standards on the design maintenance and inspection of below the hook lifting devices.
