CMAA Specification No. 80-2020 is an operator's manual for below-the-hook lifting devices used with overhead cranes and related hoisting equipment. It provides practical guidance to help operators understand safe device application, equipment controls, load handling, inspections, maintenance responsibilities, safety alerts, and operational limitations.
The manual covers common lifting-device categories, operator authorization and awareness, required pre-use and recurring inspections, maintenance and repair considerations, and procedures for lifting, moving, and lowering loads in a controlled manner. It also includes a glossary of essential lifting and hoisting terminology.
Application Scope: Intended for qualified operators, supervisors, safety personnel, and facility teams responsible for operating and maintaining below-the-hook lifting devices in industrial material-handling environments.
