Overhead Pendant Hoist Safety - Manufacturing is a 14-minute online course that trains employees on the safe operation of overhead rail-mounted pendant hoists in manufacturing and production environments. It is designed for production line workers, manufacturing technicians, and plant maintenance staff and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Manufacturing facilities rely on overhead pendant hoists to move heavy materials, components, and equipment through production processes efficiently. When hoists are used improperly or without adequate inspection, the consequences include dropped loads, crushing injuries, and fatalities. OSHA's Overhead and Gantry Cranes standard (29 CFR 1910.179) requires regular inspections, operator training, and safe operating procedures for all overhead hoisting equipment. Struck-by incidents involving cranes and hoists remain one of the leading causes of fatal workplace injuries in manufacturing, and serious OSHA violations in this area carry penalties up to $16,550 per violation.
This course trains your manufacturing employees on the safe operation of overhead pendant hoists in production settings. Your team will learn inspection procedures for electric, pneumatic, and hand-operated chain hoists, proper load handling and rigging techniques, communication protocols with co-workers, and the specific hazards associated with operating hoists near production lines, assembly stations, and other manufacturing equipment. The course emphasizes practical habits that keep your team safe during daily hoist operations.
Overhead hoists in manufacturing environments are regulated under OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.179 (Overhead and Gantry Cranes) and referenced by ASME B30.16 (Overhead Hoists - Underhung). These standards require employers to ensure hoists are inspected at required intervals, load ratings are clearly posted, and only trained operators are permitted to use the equipment. Frequent inspections - typically before each shift - must verify that hooks are not cracked or deformed, chains and wire ropes show no excessive wear, limit switches function properly, and controls operate correctly. Periodic inspections conducted annually or per manufacturer recommendation require more detailed assessment. Serious violations carry penalties up to $16,550, while willful violations can reach $165,514. OSHA may issue per-instance citations when multiple pieces of hoisting equipment are found deficient during the same inspection.
| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $24.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $19.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $17.95 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English and Spanish at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.