Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 25 - LIFTING AND CARRYING APPARATUS
Subchapter B - CRANES, BOOMS AND HOISTS
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CRANES
Section 25.46 - Floormen
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
(a) Signals. Floormen shall give all signals to the operator in accordance with the established standards.
(b) Condition and use of hoisting accessories. Floormen shall be responsible for the condition and use of all hoisting accessories and hitches.
(c) Empty chain slings. Before the operator moves a crane from which an empty chain sling is hanging, the floormen shall hook both ends of the sling to the block.
(d) Walking ahead of loads. Floormen shall walk ahead of the moving load to warn people to keep clear and to insure that the load is carried high enough to clear all obstructions.
(e) Extra heavy loads. Floormen shall notify the foremen in advance when an extra heavy load is to be handled.