Employee hand placement on and around suspended crane loads.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

October 21, 1999

Ms. Yvonne Horton
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
P.O. Box 2008
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6103

RE: 29 CFR 1926.1425

Dear Ms. Horton:

This is in response to your April 15, 1999, letter in which you ask a question relating the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1425 (Cranes and Derricks in Construction) with respect to employees working near or under suspended loads.

Whether qualified rigger required when lifting a load below 2000 lbs or less

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

Thomas Carrigan
Local #7 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
18 Avis Drive
Latham, New York 12110

Dear Mr. Carrigan,