General requirements-. 1910.179(b)(1). Application. This section applies to overhead and gantry cranes, including semigantry, cantilever gantry, wall cranes
Overhead cranes lift, lower, and move horizontally along a rail or beam and are capable of safely lifting extremely heavy loads. The travel and speed of the
Common overhead bridge crane terms: Hook – attaches the load to be moved. Hoist – this is mounted to the bottom of the bridge and moves the hook. Trolley
General Requirements for Overhead and Gantry Cranes Hooks without this information should be tagged “Do Not Use” and removed from service until the load