Is Your Crane Safe? Field Lessons on Preventing Overhead Lifting ...
Crane incidents and overhead lifting failures are rarely the result of a single mistake. More often, they stem from small oversights, improper design decisions, or long-accepted practices that go unchallenged. That was the central message of a recent webinar, “Is ...
Using AI for Safer Workplaces: Cranes, Forklifts, and Facility Safety ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly moving from experimental technology to a practical safety tool in industrial environments. A recent educational webinar—hosted by the Overhead Alliance—demonstrated how AI-powered vision systems reduce risk and prevent accidents involving overhead cranes, forklifts, and other ...
The Overhead Alliance Packs a Mighty Marketing Punch for Three ...
A recent article in MHI Solutions magazine explored the role of the Overhead Alliance. It explained how the three MHI Industry Groups groups are combining their marketing muscle to pack a much greater punch than working separately. The Overhead Alliance ...
Overhead Hoists in Action: Case Studies from the Hoist Manufacturers ...
When it comes to moving critical loads safely and efficiently, overhead hoists and cranes are the backbone of modern manufacturing. Whether handling lightweight aerospace structures or 30-ton industrial components, properly specified and installed lifting equipment improves productivity, precision, and worker ...
Why Hoists Designed For Material Handling Should Never Lift Elevators ...
Hoist end users often ask if the hoists produced by the members of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) are suitable for lifting guided loads or for lifting, lowering, or supporting personnel. Many hoist users assume that if the equipment’s capacity ...
Six Best Practices For Safely Parking A Load
Before parking a load currently suspended overhead, the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI) recommends several safety best practices. These guidelines for safely lowering a load apply whether the hoist in use is manual or powered equipment. Following them will significantly reduce ...
Meet The Overhead Alliance, Combining The Strength Of CMAA, HMI, ...
Just as cranes, monorails and hoists complement the work in a manufacturing or warehouse setting, the Crane Manufacturers Association of America Inc. (CMAA), the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), and the Monorail Manufacturers Association (MMA) find that lifting and moving in ...
About To Use A Powered Hoist? Complete These 4 Steps ...
To ensure the safety of both the operator and personnel in the area, there are several best practices to follow before using a powered hoist to lift a load. The topic was included in the “Dos and Don’ts of Safe ...
Hoist Technologies Enhance Operational Safety
The hoisting equipment sector may be both stable and mature. However, that doesn’t negate the work of the Hoist Manufacturers Institute (HMI), nor does it imply that the sector is stagnant. Instead, the organization continues to advance the development of ...
Crane, Hoist And Monorail Alliance Encourages Participation In OSHA Safe ...
The Ambassadors for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Crane, Hoist and Monorail (CHM) Alliance Program provide resources that help prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the workplace. The CHM Alliance consists of the members of the Crane Manufacturers ...