ASME B30.16
Overhead Hoists (Underhung) Safety Standards for Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings
| Organization: | ASME |
| Publication Date: | 1 January 1973 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 30 |
scope:
Within the general scope, defined in Section I, 830.16 appli::s to all power operated and manually operated hoists for lifting service, comprising the following types:
Electric and air powered hoists using either chain or wire rope as the lifting medium. Manually operated hoists actuated by a hand chain and utilizing chain as the lifting medium.
Manually operated ratchet lever devices, not being overhead hoists, are not included in this volume. Hoists for operation in adverse environments are not included in this volume.
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