Cranes are necessary tools in construction and logistics, and they’re subject to numerous federal and state safety regulations. Experts in ensuring companies throughout the Hawaiian Islands meet OSHA crane safety regulations, All Ship & Cargo Surveys in Kaneohe, HI, offers services statewide, including crane inspections, certifications, and engineering. Here, they discuss federal requirements for crane safety.

A Guide to OSHA Crane Safety Regulations

Cranes & Derricks in Construction

The “crane regulation” is set by OSHA, which is part of the U.S. Department of Labor, and it applies to cranes and derricks used in construction activities. Established by Congress in 1970, OSHA’s mission is to create and enforce regulations that promote healthy and safe working conditions through education, training, outreach, and assistance to private- and public-sector employers and workers. The new crane safety standard improves on OSHA’s earlier standard in accordance with its mission.

Significant Changes

To increase crane safety, the new regulation incorporates several important changes. Employers, crane users, and controlling contractors must ensure ground conditions are sufficient to support the equipment safely. Other changes include proper assembly and disassembly requirements to protect workers from injury due to crane components moving unexpectedly and requirements to inspect tower cranes before erection. Mandates for floating cranes and other equipment are also expanded in this regulation.

Certification Requirements

The OSHA crane safety regulation requires most crane operators to be formally qualified or certified as of 2014. OSHA’s final rule extended the crane operator certification deadline by three years, to Nov. 10, 2017, to ensure employers had enough time to comply with the standard.

All Ship & Cargo Surveys provides professional service dedicated to protecting the lives of those who work on and around cranes. When you need crane inspection, certification, or engineering on the Hawaiian Islands to ensure compliance with OSHA crane safety regulations, call (808) 247-9109 today. Learn more about their services and rates now by visiting them online.