Maryland has adopted workplace safety rules for personnel platforms suspended from cranes, derricks, and hoists that are absent from the federal rules (COMAR 09.12.38.01 to 09.12.38.13). The state has adopted the federal material handling rules by reference (COMAR 09.12.31.00).
Maryland's state plan is administered by the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH).
See the state Cranes, Derricks, and Slings topic for detailed information.
State Requirements
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| Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Checklists | Material Handling Equipment Training Checklist for Employees |
| Forms | Rim Wheel JHA |
| Handouts | Shipping and Receiving Safety [7-Minute Safety Trainer] - Spanish |
| Policies | Material Handling and Storage |
| PowerPoints | Warehouse Safety |
| White Papers | Load up on holiday safety at your loading docks |