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Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety |
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OSHA Standards |
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Crane,
derrick, and hoist safety hazards are addressed in specific
standards for the general industry, marine terminals,
longshoring, gear certification, and the construction industry. This page
highlights OSHA standards, the Regulatory Agenda (a list of
actions being taken with regard to OSHA standards), Federal Registers (rules,
proposed rules, and notices), directives (instructions for
compliance officers), and standard interpretations (official
letters of interpretation of the standards) related to
crane, derrick, and hoist safety.
Section 5(a)(1) of the OSH Act, often referred to as
the General Duty Clause, requires employers to "furnish to
each of his employees employment and a place of employment
which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or
are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his
employees". Section
5(a)(2) requires employers to "comply with
occupational safety and health standards promulgated under
this Act".
Note: Twenty-four states,
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands have
OSHA-approved State Plans and have adopted their
own standards and enforcement policies. For the most
part, these States adopt standards that are identical
to Federal OSHA. However, some States have adopted
different standards applicable to this topic or may
have different enforcement policies. |
Highlighted Standards
General Industry (29
CFR 1910)
Marine Terminals (29 CFR
1917)
Longshoring (29 CFR
1918)
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1918 Subpart F, Vessel's cargo handling gear
- 1918 Subpart
G, Cargo handling gear and equipment
other than ship's gear
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1918.62, Miscellaneous auxiliary gear
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1918.66, Cranes and derricks other than vessel's
gear
- 1918 Subpart
H, Handling cargo
- 1918 Subpart
I, General working conditions
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1918.98, Qualifications of machinery operators and
supervisory training
- 1918 Subpart
J, Personal protective equipment
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1918.105, Other protective measures
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Appendix I, Cargo gear register and
certificates (Non-mandatory)
Gear Certification (29
CFR 1919)
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1919.2, Definition of terms
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1919.12, Recordkeeping and related procedures
concerning records in custody of the vessel
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1919.15, Periodic tests, examinations and
inspections
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1919.16, Heat treatment
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1919.21, Marking and posting of safe working loads
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1919.24, Limitations on use of wire rope
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1919.28, Unit proof tests-cranes and gear accessory
thereto
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1919.73, Unit proof test and examination of derricks
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1919.75, Determination of crane or derrick safe
working loads and limitations in absence of manufacturer's
data
Construction Industry (29 CFR 1926)
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1926 Subpart K, Electrical
- 1926.406,
Specific purpose equipment and installations
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1926 Subpart N, Cranes, derricks, hoists, elevators, and conveyors
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1926 Subpart V, Power transmission and distribution
- 1926.953,
Material handling. Regulations for crane and
hoist signaling will be found in applicable American National
Standards Institute standards.
Regulatory Agenda
Federal Registers
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Standards for Cranes and Derricks. Notice 68:35172, (2003, June 12).
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Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks. Notice
68:9036-9037, (2003, February 27). Links to a notice of proposed Negotiated Rulemaking
Committee membership; request for comments. Comments must
be received by March 31, 2003.
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Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks. Meeting
69:12098, (2004, March 15). Notice of cancellation of
March 29, 30, and 31, 2004 Crane and Derrick Negotiated
Rulemaking Advisory Committee meeting.
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Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks. Meeting
69:22748-22749, (2004, April 27). OSHA announces a meeting
of the Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory
Committee on June 2, 3, and 4.
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Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks. Proposed Rules 69:27870, (2004,
May 17). OSHA announced that the Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking
Advisory Committee (C-DAC) extended the dates and times of the June meeting
in Phoenix, AZ. The meeting will be on June 1, 2, 3 and 4, 2004.
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Search all available Federal
Registers.
Directives
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Enforcement of Cargo Gear Regulations and the Requirements
for Gear Certification in the Maritime Program. CPL
02-01-039 [CPL 2-1.39], (2003, March 24). Provides
national, regional and area offices, interested industry
groups, and state and federal agencies guidance concerning OSHA's policy and procedures on the enforcement of gear
certification standards in the maritime industry.
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HAZARD ALERT -- Use of 4 x 29 Wire Rope as Cargo Runner
(Hoisting Wire). STD 02-01-009 [STD 2-1.9], (1990,
October 1). Issues a hazard alert for 4 X 29
classification wire rope having a 1-1/4-inch (1.25-inch)
outside diameter (O.D.) used as a cargo runner (hoisting
wire).
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Interpretation of "Normal Operating Conditions" for
Overhead and Gantry Cranes, and Derricks. STD 03-12-004
[STD 3-12.4], (1982, February 8).
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CFR 1926.605(a)(1) as Applied
to Marine Construction. STD 03-13-002 [STD 3-13.2], (1982, July 15).
Discusses testing and certification of construction equipment used to handle
cargo.
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Search all available directives.
Standard Interpretations
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A worm drive gearbox is not considered to be a holding brake.
(2005, November 15).
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Holding brake requirements on overhead cranes. (1996,
November 8).
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Interpretation of the overhead and gantry cranes standard.
(1996, September 26).
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The new fall protection provisions of Subpart M and their
application to various types of aerial lifts. (1995,
March 27).
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PPM crane repairs. (1995, January 18). Repair of a
crane boom without manufacturer authorization.
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Crane overload tests must be performed according to the
manufacturers specifications and limitations. (1993,
November 10).
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Lifting of two empty containers that are vertically
coupled by twist locks. (1993, September 2).
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Use of personnel platforms suspended from cranes and
derricks. (1992, March 3).
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Use of crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms.
(1992, February 18).
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Cardiovascular Stress and the use of Crane or Derrick
Suspended Personnel Platforms. (1992, February 18).
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Use of Cranes to Lift Personnel in Drilled Pier Operations.
(1992, January 28).
- The
use of crane or derrick suspended personnel platforms (CDSPP) during stack
and chimney erection. (1995, September 5).
- Suspended
personnel platforms. (1993, February 17).
- Inspection
of cranes used at a construction site. (1993, February 1).
- Elevator
Hazards During Construction. (1992, February 25).
- Construction
crane certifications. (1981, August 18).
- Search all available standard
interpretations.
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