Proper Attachment of Suspended Loads

This document, titled "Proper Attachment of Suspended Loads," outlines safety regulations for handling suspended loads in New York City. It emphasizes that slinging loads from a fork is both dangerous and illegal. Operators of heavy equipment, such as articulating boom cranes and telehandlers, are required to attach suspended loads to either:

1. A hook, or
2. A secure connection point, like a lifting eye, authorized by the equipment's manufacturer.

The document strictly prohibits suspending loads over, wrapping them around, or tying them to any part of the equipment, such as a boom, fork, or platform. It refers to the relevant city regulations found in nyc.gov/buildings for further details