What is considered a crane-suspended man basket?
OSHA's 1926.1431 - Hoisting Personnel standard (in 1926 Subpart CC, Cranes & Derricks in Construction) explains when and how personnel may be lifted by a crane. Lifting Technologies uses this standard to fabricate platforms that meet OSHA's strict safety requirements during construction. As a user of a Lifting Technologies man basket, it also dictates the required testing and safe operation of the platform.
How do I know if my crane man basket is OSHA compliant?
An OSHA-compliant man basket must meet certain design and construction specifications. OSHA considers the overall design, load capacity, and ongoing safety inspections.
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- OSHA requires that a qualified engineer design all personnel baskets.
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- OSHA requires work platforms to support their own weight and five times the maximum intended load.
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- The man basket must clearly indicate its load-bearing capacity.
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- Man baskets must be surrounded by guardrails.
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- All-access gates on the man basket should open inward and be secured with safety latches.
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- Before each use, retest the work platform for safety.
These are just a few of the requirements for lifting personnel with a crane. For a complete list of platform construction and operational requirements, please refer to our Use and Safety Handbook or to OSHA's website. Each and every Lifting Technologies crane-suspended man basket meets and exceeds OSHA safety standards. Our crane-suspended work platforms also include our unique Test Weight System for a quick, effective, OSHA-required proof load test before each use.
