Requirements of using cranes to hoist personnel.

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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.

September 21, 2001

Mr. Robert Weaver
Safety Coordinator
M&W Contractors, Inc.
P.O. Box 2510
East Peoria, IL 61611-0510

Re: §1926.550(a) and (g); cranes to hoist personnel

Dear Mr. Weaver:

This is in response to your November 29, 1999, letter in which you ask a question relating to the requirements of using cranes to hoist personnel. We apologize for the long delay in providing this response.

Employees must be kept clear of suspended loads, including multiple lift loads.

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

August 20, 2000

Mr. Daniel Rodriguez
Director of Safety
Prestress Systems of Florida
16603 Old U.S. 41
Fort Myers, FL 33912

Dear Mr. Rodriguez:

Whether §1926.550(g) applies to boom-attached personnel lifting platforms and, if not, whether OSHA requires proof testing of such platforms; what is the meaning of "at each new job site" in ASME B30.23; and what standards apply to derrick mounted bu

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

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.

January 12, 2007

Mr. Chris Overman
Safety Specialist
Nebraska Public Power District
900 4th Avenue
Kearney, NE 68847

Re: Whether §1926.550(g) applies to boom-attached personnel lifting platforms and, if not, whether OSHA requires proof testing of such platforms; what is the meaning of "at each new job site" in ASME B30.23; and what standards apply to derrick mounted buckets on small electric line trucks?

Dear Mr. Overman:

Necessary precautions required to prevent entry into a swinging superstructure's radius.

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.

January 16, 2003

Walter H. West
Safety & Health Systems, Inc.
462 Kingsley Avenue, Suite 201
Orange Park, FL 32073

Re: Whether the swing radius of an excavator has to be barricaded.

Dear Mr. West:

Inspection, testing, and operation requirements for Woltman PVE 5021S pile driving equipment.

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.

February 19, 2004

 

 

Identification, inspection, and marking of cranes when manufacturer-supplied identifications are unavailable.

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.

February 23, 2004

Mr. Donald W Shelafo
International Union of Operating Engineers
P.O. BOX 40008
990 Kalamath Street
Denver, Colorado 80204-0008

Re: If the manufacturer's identification number tag is missing on a lattice boom section and that tag cannot be replaced, nor can the boom section's identity be confirmed, will the identification, inspection, and marking of the boom section by an independent inspector meet the requirements of §1926.550?

Dear Mr. Shelafo:

Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

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Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

August 30, 2001.