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INTRODUCTION
Whether its a load under a mobile crane, an overhead hoist
in the shop or a culvert or trench box under a loader bucket,
anytime there is a load in the air, a very serious hazard is
presented. Everyone, including the equipment operator,
rigger and other workers in the area must pay special
attention in order to make it home at the end of the shift.
1926.753(d)(1)(i)
Employees engaged in the initial connection of the steel; or
1926.753(d)(1)(ii)
Employees necessary for hooking or unhooking of the load.
1926.753(d)(2)(i)
Materials being hoisted shall be rigged to prevent
unintentional displacement;
1926.753(d)(2)(iii)
All loads shall be rigged by a qualified rigger.
However, dont forget that forklift masts and forks, hoists or empty
buckets are also considered a suspended load