OSHA Cranes
Multi-Employer Citation Policy cites the following employers - ANSControlling, exposing,
creating, correcting
Crane types covered: - ANSCrawler, barge, mobile, straddle, industrial, tower
Crane types excluded: - ANSConcrete pumps, backhoes, forklifts, drilling rigs, helicopters
A crane is basically: - ANSa piece of equipment with a hoist line that goes up and down
A signal person must be: - ANSQualified and competent in the application of the types of signals
used, have basic knowledge of crane operation and limitations, understand OSHA requirements
Major changes in OSHA crane policy include: - ANSground conditions, assembly/disassembly,
rigger qualification, power lines, inspections, operational aids, operator certification, signal
person qualification, training
Ground conditions are: - ANSThe ability of the ground to support the equipment
Supporting materials are: - ANSBlocking, mats, cribbing, or similar supporting materials
Equipment must not be assembled or used unless ground conditions are: - ANSFirm, drained,
and graded to a sufficient extent so that, in conjunction with the use of supporting materials, the
manufacturers specifications for adequate support and degree of level of the equipment are met
The controlling entity must: - ANSEnsure the ground preparations meet the requirements and
inform the user of the location of hazards beneath the equipment set-up area
If the a/d director or operator determines that the ground conditions do not meet the
requirements they must: - ANSMeet with the controlling entity regarding the ground preparations
that are needed so requirements can be met
New crane power lines standards: - ANS20' up to 350KV, 50' over 350KV
Assembly disassembly clearance from power lines: - ANS20'
Identify work zone by either: - ANSDemarcating boundaries, defying as 360 degree radius to
maximum radius
If crane is within working radius of another crane: - ANSControlling entity must institute a system
to coordinate operations
Multi-Employer Citation Policy cites the following employers - ANSControlling, exposing,
creating, correcting
Crane types covered: - ANSCrawler, barge, mobile, straddle, industrial, tower
Crane types excluded: - ANSConcrete pumps, backhoes, forklifts, drilling rigs, helicopters
A crane is basically: - ANSa piece of equipment with a hoist line that goes up and down
A signal person must be: - ANSQualified and competent in the application of the types of signals
used, have basic knowledge of crane operation and limitations, understand OSHA requirements
Major changes in OSHA crane policy include: - ANSground conditions, assembly/disassembly,
rigger qualification, power lines, inspections, operational aids, operator certification, signal
person qualification, training
Ground conditions are: - ANSThe ability of the ground to support the equipment
Supporting materials are: - ANSBlocking, mats, cribbing, or similar supporting materials
Equipment must not be assembled or used unless ground conditions are: - ANSFirm, drained,
and graded to a sufficient extent so that, in conjunction with the use of supporting materials, the
manufacturers specifications for adequate support and degree of level of the equipment are met
The controlling entity must: - ANSEnsure the ground preparations meet the requirements and
inform the user of the location of hazards beneath the equipment set-up area
If the a/d director or operator determines that the ground conditions do not meet the
requirements they must: - ANSMeet with the controlling entity regarding the ground preparations
that are needed so requirements can be met
New crane power lines standards: - ANS20' up to 350KV, 50' over 350KV
Assembly disassembly clearance from power lines: - ANS20'
Identify work zone by either: - ANSDemarcating boundaries, defying as 360 degree radius to
maximum radius
If crane is within working radius of another crane: - ANSControlling entity must institute a system
to coordinate operations
