Suspended-load exclusion zones

OSHA's marine-terminal slinging rule requires employees to remain clear beneath overhead cargo drafts and descending lifting gear. Employees may not ride a hook or load.

The covered container-operations rule explicitly prohibits working beneath suspended containers. These warnings belong in introductory orientation as well as deeper study.

An exclusion zone here means the restricted area relevant to overhead work. This guide does not establish its actual boundary, universal radius, or method for setting it.

Prepare by asking who establishes the current restricted area and where people outside the lift remain. Employer task instructions must answer the specific location question.

Educational orientation only: no lift setup, rigging, positioning diagram, signaling, or equipment operation appears here. Follow employer training, approved procedures, manufacturer instructions, and site rules.