Hazard Guide
Identifying, Assessing, and Controlling Hazards

Crane and Hoist Hazards


Workers being struck by falling loads or moving equipment; crushing injuries from equipment overturning.

Crane and Hoist Hazards
Construction Industry Examples
  • Many types of cranes and hoists are used to lift a variety of materials, equipment, preassembled or heavy loads/objects into place. Site coordination, properly inspected and maintained lifting equipment and rigging and qualified operators and riggers are needed to ensure safe outcomes.
Tips on Identifying
  • Co-ordinate all crane and hoist activities.
  • Plan for exclusion areas.
  • Review equipment and operator inspections and certifications.

Control Method Examples:

More Effective

Elimination

Create lift zones that keeps people out

Substitution

Engineering Controls

Ensure crane and rigging (and outriggers) capacities meet or exceed loads lifted

Administrative Controls

Inspection and maintenance verification, site preparation including overhead clearance and ground conditions

PPE

Less Effective