General Safety Guidelines

General safety guidelines for working around mechanical equipment apply to working with cranes and other hoisting equipment. Always observe the following guidelines:

• Aisles, loading docks, doorways, and areas where turns are made must be cleared and kept in good condition; permanent aisles must have markings indicating them as such.
• Storage areas must be clean and not accumulate materials that could lead to hazards related to falls, trips, explosions, fires, or pests.
• Clearance limits must be clearly marked with clearance signs.
• Rolling railroad cars must have protectors (such as bumper blocks) when located in a work or high traffic area.
• Covers or guardrails must be present to protect workers from hazards (such as open pits, tanks, vats, and ditches).

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