79.1 Introduction and Disclaimer
1.1 CMAA
1.2 Material Handling Industry of America
1.3 Crane Operators Manual
1.4 Disclaimer and Indemnity
1.5 Reference Documents
1.6 Safety Alert Symbol & Placards
79.2 Crane Operators
2.1 Dedicated and Non-Dedicated Operators
2.2 Crane Application and Authorization
2.3 Placards and Instructions
2.4 Daily Inspections
2.5 Standard Hand Signals
2.6 Figure 1. Standard Hand Signals
79.3 Crane Motions
3.1 Axis of Directional Travel
3.2 Custom Cranes
3.3 Controlling the Load
3.4 Crane Brakes
3.5 Hoist Limit Devices
3.6 End Stops and Bumpers
3.7 Warning Devices
3.8 Outdoor Cranes
79.4 Inspections
4.1 Daily Inspections
4.2 Inspection Checklist
4.3 Frequent and Periodic Crane Inspections
79.5 Handling the Load
5.1 Operating Controls, Motions and Actions
5.2 Daily Operator Responsibilities
5.3 Before Operating the Crane and Applying the Load
5.4 Hoisting Motion
5.5 Raising A Load
5.6 Lowering A Load
5.7 Trolley Motion
5.8 Bridge Motion
5.9 Operator Actions While Operating the Crane
5.10 Operator Actions While Parking the Load
5.11 General Operator Shall & Shall Not’s
5.12 General Operator Do Not’s
79.6 Appendices
Appendix A: Terms Used to Identify Crane Types
Appendix B: Terms Used to Identify Crane-Brake Types
Appendix C: Figure 2. – Top Running Double Girder Bridge Crane with Trolley Hoist
Appendix D: Figure 3. – Top Running Single Girder Bridge Crane with Underhung Hoist