CSA Standards

Overhead Cranes, Gantry Cranes, Monorails, Hoists, and Jib Cranes - Fourth Edition
 N B167-16

Annotation

This Standard specifies minimum requirements for the design, inspection, testing, maintenance (including modifications and upgrades), and safe operation of

a) cranes, including

i) overhead travelling cranes;

ii) jib cranes; and

iii) gantry and wall cranes;

b) monorails;

c) hoists; and

d) other material lifting equipment having similar characteristics to the items listed above.

This Standard includes requirements for permanently installed cranes, and for permanent and movable hoists. Included are requirements for electric and air-powered hoists, and manually operated hoists.

Notes:

1) In this Standard, unless otherwise specified, the terms “crane” and “hoist” are used generically to refer to all lifting devices within the scope. If a specific type of crane or hoist is being addressed, the appropriate term will be used, e.g., gantry crane, monorail, or jib crane.

2) Although there are significant differences in scale and complexity between small hoists and large overhead cranes, there are also important similarities in terms of potential hazards and the need for training. This Standard addresses common requirements for all cranes and hoists. In the case of smaller portable units, the requirements in this Standard are supplemented by references to relevant ASME standards for specific equipment.