The purpose of the program is to establish operating procedures and practices to ensure that every hoist, crane and lifting device, including all rigging is designed, constructed, installed, maintained and operated to perform safely any task for which the hoist, crane, lifting device or rigging is used.

This program is applicable to all employees who may utilize lifting equipment. When work is performed on a non-owned or operated site, the operator's program shall take precedence, however, this document covers Calhex Industries employees and contractors and shall be used on owned premises, or when an operator's program doesn't exist or is less stringent.