1. MESH General Awareness: Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices / Equipment Moves

2. Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices Identification
Each crane, hoist, and lifting device should be uniquely identified by serial number or other identification method. 

3. Daily Inspections
Cranes, hoists, and lifting devices must undergo a documented, visual inspection on a daily basis. This includes chains and straps used with the cranes.
If the device is used less than daily, the inspection must be conducted before use
Daily crane, hoist and lifting device inspections must
Recognize wear
Recognize deformation
Recognize improper application
Assure that the devices are not being overloaded
If deficiencies are identified, the equipment may NOT be used until the necessary repairs are made

4. Comprehensive Inspections
Cranes, hoists and lifting devices must undergo a comprehensive inspection in accordance with the following:

5. Hook Inspections and Load Tests
Crane and hoist hooks shall be visually inspected for the following:
The hook has twisted more than 10 degrees from the original plane
The throat opening has increased by more than >10% of the original opening
The hook has lost 10% or more of it’s cross-sectional area
Wear or damage exceeds any criteria specified by the manufacturer
Prior to initial use all cranes and hoists must be load tested to 125% of the rated capacity

6. Safe Work Practices
The operator must ensure that the load is carried as close to the ground as possible.
Loads may not be passed over other workers.
The operator may not stand beneath a suspended load nor may a suspended load be passed over other workers.
Loads may not be left suspended from a crane or hoist when an operator is not at the controls. 

7. Safe Work Practices
The rated capacity of a crane or hoist must be permanently indicated on the monorail, hoist and load block.
The rated capacity of a crane or hoist; or safe working load limit of a lifting device may not be exceeded. 

8. Training Requirements
All employees who operate or use cranes, hoists and lifting devices must receive initial training before the employee is first assigned duties involving the operation of lifting equipment.
At the conclusion of the initial training, employees must demonstrate the correct procedures for those lifting tasks that they will be expected to perform.
Employees must receive refresher training whenever changes in the types of cranes, hoists or lifting devices used at the facility render previous training obsolete.
Refresher training should also be provided whenever an operator has been involved in an accident or near miss incident; or workplace observations indicate that employees have not retained an understanding of the skills required by this procedure.

9. Equipment Moves
An Equipment Move Permit is required whenever equipment/machines over 70 pounds will be moved if it is not already part of a defined job activity with associated risk assessments or standard work.
The Equipment Move Permit is a tool used to evaluate risks, identify controls to reduce risks, and review move details with the team of personnel included in the process.
The Equipment Move Permit must be signed by the team, area manager, and EHS Coordinator.
The Permit is valid for 72 hours.

10. Equipment Moves - Marshall
Marshall’s Equipment Move Permit is located on the Marshall EHS Sharepoint in Category 7; MPG Equipment Move Permit.

11. Equipment Moves - Galesburg
Galesburg’s Equipment Move Permit is located on the Galesburg EHS SharePoint in Category 7; 07.09a Equipment Move Permit.

12. Marshall References Category 08: Process Safety
Element 08.02: Cranes, Hoists, and Lifting Devices
Marshall EHS: Anna Horvath
Office:

13. Galesburg References
Category 08: Process Safety Element 08.02: Cranes, Hoists, and Lifting Devices Galesburg EHS: Jessica Bothell Office: