tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401928500968492592.post7318402059274062948..comments2024-01-22T00:17:00.145-08:00Comments on LeCrane Chronicle: Can You Hoist a Below The Hook Device Over a Person’s Head?LeCrane Chroniclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10128970482514813973noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401928500968492592.post-68494153479933178722012-07-13T18:53:31.603-07:002012-07-13T18:53:31.603-07:00I understand that this wasn't necessarily brou...I understand that this wasn't necessarily brought up with regards to mobile cranes, however on mobile cranes the hook itself and often the line is considered part of the load and therefore according to the "law" should never be swung over top of someone. Good luck getting a sling on a 4500lb block without getting in the bite.<br /><br />On a real note, if the device is on a hook with a trustworthy gate and isn't used in a situation were it is likely to be "removed" by an outside source, such as being knocked off by an impact with something, than I wouldn't worry to muchblmrejectnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401928500968492592.post-57990089884659794892012-07-04T08:27:16.088-07:002012-07-04T08:27:16.088-07:00That is true and I agree with your comment. Howeve...That is true and I agree with your comment. However, since many companies are not safety conscience then OSHA needs to be more involved. OSHA can do simple things like paperwork audits and plant inspections. I think companies should even OSHA to help them get compliant by inviting them into their plant. Like you said, many companies appear to be safety cautious with all their safety signs, safety gear, but the fact is many safety managers are not trained to a level to make their employees safe. Many companies don’t even have a full time safety manager. There is so much for a safety manager to know. The best thing they could do is to team themselves up with companies that could help them be compliant and keep their people safe.LeCrane Chroniclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10128970482514813973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2401928500968492592.post-61088298658225603512012-07-03T06:36:43.697-07:002012-07-03T06:36:43.697-07:00I agree with everything in your article with one e...I agree with everything in your article with one exception: "OSHA needs to spend more time visiting facilities". It should read, "Company owners need to be more safety-conscience and start spending money on training". Too many company's spend money on signs and fancy slogans to give the appearance of safety in the workplace. If owners would train people properly, OSHA wouldn't be necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com