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The purpose of the Crane and Hoist Safety Program is to establish safe work practices and inspection procedures to help ensure that the operators of overhead cranes, as well as the Cornell University community are protected from potential hazards associated with the movement of equipment and material using a crane, hoist and related equipment.

The counterweight anchor system provides a temporary tie-off point for personnel performing work on flat roofs or structures.

This Electrical Safe Work Practices program has been developed to help individuals recognize and avoid electrical hazards. The goal is to reduce and manage the risk of electrical arc flash hazard, shock, equipment damage, and fire.

Guidelines for crowd management, seating, ushers, and crowd control.

Guidelines of event displays and decorations, open flame devices and candles and helium filled balloons.

Guidelines for electrical equipment, electrical power safety, and power and extension cords.

Guidelines for room setup; exits and corridors; fire detection equipment and outdoor event setup.