What is the OSHA standard for cranes?

What is the OSHA standard for cranes?

The scope of the cranes standard at 29 CFR 1926.1400(a) is limited to “power-operated equipment, when used in construction, that can hoist, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.” OSHA specifically notes in the standard that “a crane on a monorail” is included within the scope of the new standard.

What is OSHA’s definition of a crane?

1910.179(a)(1) A crane is a machine for lifting and lowering a load and moving it horizontally, with the hoisting mechanism an integral part of the machine. Cranes whether fixed or mobile are driven manually or by power.

What type of crane needs a gong?

Except for floor operated cranes, a gong or other warning signal must be provided for each crane equipped with a power travelling mechanism. When starting the bridge and when the load or hook approaches near or over personnel the warning signal must be sounded. Follow inspection requirements of attached form.

How often should a crane or derrick be inspected?

OSHA requires that all active cranes must be inspected once a year at the minimum. However, depending on the cranes usage, additional inspections will be required. Crane inspections fall under two general categories based on the intervals between inspections.

How do you inspect a hoist?

Pre-use inspection

1. Visually inspect all load chains for gross damage that may be a hazard.
2. Hoist is properly secured.
3. The load does not exceed the load limit on the warning label.
4. Check that motions are smooth and regular with no hesitations, vibration, binding, unusual noise, or other irregularity.

Are inspections required by OSHA?

OSHA is committed to strong, fair, and effective enforcement of safety and health requirements in the workplace. Normally, OSHA conducts inspections without advance notice. Employers have the right to require compliance officers to obtain an inspection warrant before entering the worksite.

Can a supervisor operate a crane?

Ensuring the crane is operating according to manufacturer’s requirements and the worksite regulations. Using only qualified supervisors and operators. Ensuring the crane is in proper operating condition by verifying proper documentation has been received from the crane owner and frequent inspections are performed.

What is OSHA 1910 179 all about?

OSHA 1910.179 covers items such as the definitions and terms of overhead and gantry cranes, the application or use of cranes, the inspection of cranes, the maintenance of cranes and the handling of a load.

What are the OSHA regulations for overhead cranes and gantry cranes?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) administers guidelines for the safe operation and use of overhead cranes and gantry cranes in regulation 1910.179. OSHA 1910.179 covers machines that lift and lower a load moving it horizontally, with a hoist or hoisting mechanism, as an integral part of the machine.

When did OSHA stop using the word shall in regulations?

On February 10, 1984, OSHA issued a final rule, Revocation of Advisory and Repetitive Standards, which revoked several provisions in 29 CFR 1910 that used the word “should,” or other advisory language instead of the mandatory “shall.” See, 49 Federal Register 5318.

What is an OSHA standard interpretation?

Standard Interpretations are letters or memos written in response to public inquiries or field office inquiries regarding how some aspect of or terminology in an OSHA standard or regulation is to be interpreted and enforced by the Agency.