Wiping bottom of material while suspended

[BurnItAll]

This is an odd ball question but its recently come to my attention that all our tie strap/lifting magnet/ibolt manufacturers recommend staying clear of the load completely. Yes, its a no brainer you don't want the P20 block you are hoisting via an overhead crane into a cnc mill to crush you. Yet how are you suppose to wipe the bottom of the block off and stone it before setting it in the machine then? Is it expected to set it on its side each time to do this? Also what about when the material comes in raw right off the truck with chips still on it and no bolt holes? This is becoming a thought puzzle for me since all the major authorities (OSHA,ASME,etc.)on this aren't providing any answers on how to perform this basic task I do everyday in the shop. How would you do it in a way that would protect both the employee and the employer? Looking to hear what other shops out there are doing when loading there machines.
Cheers,
Kodi

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[Shepster]

I use a sponge mop, a bucket of mineral spirits, and a long air nozzle.

[RCaffin]

since all the major authorities (OSHA,ASME,etc.)on this aren't providing any answers on how to perform this basic task I do everyday in the shop.
I wonder what that means? Is the question 'too hard' for them?

Imho, safety starts with the operator. Nebulous distant authorities are not much use when something starts to tilt.

Cheers
Roger