New OSHA Standard - Crane and Rigging Safety

On 11/9/10 OSHA published a historic new standard that addresses the use of cranes and derricks in construction, replacing the decades old standard. Due to the number of fatalities associated with the use of cranes and derricks in construction, and the technological advances in equipment since the 1971 publication of the old rule, OSHA issued this new standard.

This new standard will comprehensively address key hazards related to cranes and derricks on construction worksites, including the four main causes of worker death and injury: electrocution, crushed by parts of the equipment, struck-by the equipment/load, and falls.

Significant requirements in this new rule include: a pre-erection inspection of tower crane parts; use of synthetic slings in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions during assembly/disassembly work; assessment of ground conditions; qualification or certification of crane operators; and procedures for working in the vicinity of power lines.

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