OSHA Crane Regulations 29 CFR 1926 Flashcards
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OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1412 requires a comprehensive annual inspection of cranes. Who must perform this inspection?
Answer: A qualified crane inspector with the knowledge and experience necessary to identify deficiencies specific to the equipment type
The annual (comprehensive) inspection must be performed by a qualified crane inspector with the knowledge and experience to identify deficiencies for that specific equipment type. This is a higher standard than a pre-shift operator inspection.
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1416, what must an operator do if a safety deficiency is discovered during the pre-shift inspection?
Answer: Remove the crane from service immediately and tag it out until the deficiency is corrected for any safety-affecting condition
OSHA 1926.1416 requires that when a deficiency affects safety, the crane must not be used until the deficiency is corrected. Minor deficiencies not affecting safety must still be documented for repair. The distinction is whether the deficiency affects safe operation.
What does OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1425 require regarding keeping workers clear of suspended loads?
Answer: The operator must not hoist, lower, swing, or travel with a load over workers unless it is not practicable to do otherwise, in which case specific controls must be implemented
OSHA 1926.1425 prohibits hoisting over workers unless unavoidable, and even then requires the operator to take all available actions to protect workers, including use of exclusion zones, barriers, and barricades.
What is the purpose of OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1422 regarding tag-out procedures for cranes?
Answer: To establish procedures for removing a crane from service, tagging it to prevent unauthorized use, and controlling who can authorize its return to service
OSHA 1926.1422 establishes that when a crane is removed from service for safety deficiencies, it must be tagged with a visible out-of-service tag and controls must be in place to prevent unauthorized operation until the deficiency is corrected.
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1407 through 1411 (power line safety), what must occur before a crane begins work near power lines if an encroachment is possible?
Answer: A planning meeting must be held with all relevant parties, the utility owner must be notified, and an encroachment control plan must be developed before work begins
OSHA requires planning and coordination with the utility owner before beginning crane work where power line encroachment is possible. The encroachment control plan establishes the approach and procedures to prevent contact.
What does OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1435 require for tower crane assembly, climbing, and dismantling operations?
Answer: An assembly/disassembly director must supervise, engineering drawings and calculations must be available, a pre-erection meeting must be held, and the building structure must be verified to support the crane loads during climbing
OSHA 1926.1435 requires an assembly/disassembly director, engineering drawings, a pre-erection meeting with all involved workers, and verification that the building structure can support crane loads during climbing — recognizing these are among the highest-risk crane activities.