Memo - Monorail Hoists Enforcement Policies

The memorandum recognizes that monorail hoists (1926.554 - Overhead Hoists) need to be revisited through rulemaking and sets forth criteria for enforcement discretion under certain conditions which include both construction and general industry applications. Additional information can be found on the safety and health topic pages for Cranes and Derricks, Materials Handling and Storage and Overhead and Gantry Cranes. Also reference CPL 02-01-057 - Compliance Directive for the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard, CPL 02-01-063 - Compliance Directive for Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard and SN 44 - Upper and Lower Controls on Vehicle-mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms.