Glossary of Terms: Overhead Material Handling Equipment
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Glossary of Terms A reference source for overhead bridge cranes, gantry cranes, hoists and mechanisms keywords and definitions as obtained from the United States Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Standards 1910.179 and the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA)Sources: http://www.osha.gov http://www.mhia.org
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ASME Hoist Duty Classification
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What is hoist duty? The ASME Hoist Duty Classification is a rating system to make sure a hoist is suitable for the application. It’s based on a combination of how often the hoist is used and how much of its capacity is used.