Is an overhead crane considered special equipment?
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An overhead crane is classified as special equipment. Introduction to overhead cranes: Overhead cranes fall under the category of special equipment, and their alternative name should be bridge cranes. According to the definition of lifting machinery in the "Special Equipment Catalog": Lifting machinery refers to mechanical equipment used for vertical lifting or vertical lifting combined with horizontal movement of loads. Scope requirements: The scope requirements specify that it includes elevators with rated lifting capacity greater than or equal to 0.5 tons; lifting equipment with rated lifting capacity greater than or equal to 3 tons and lifting height greater than or equal to 2 meters. Therefore, a 5.0-ton overhead crane qualifies as special equipment. Certification requirements for overhead crane operation: Age must be 18 years or older, with males not exceeding 60 years and females not exceeding 55 years. Educational requirement is junior high school diploma or higher.