1926.550(a)(16)

Modifications or additions to a crane without manufacturer approval where the manufacturer is still in existence.

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December 8, 2003

Mr. Gregory R. Teslia
Director
Crane Safety & Inspections, Inc.
P.O. Box 670934
Coral Springs, Florida 33067

Re: Whether it is permissible to make modifications or additions to a crane without manufacturer approval (where the manufacturer is still in existence)?

Dear Mr. Teslia:

Cranes and Derricks Standard for Construction: Notification of Operational Specifications and Hand Signals; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

  • Publication Date:
  • Publication Type:
  • Fed Register #:
    66:35998-35999
  • Title:

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

[Docket No. ICR-1218-0115(2001)]

Cranes and Derricks Standard for Construction: Notification of Operational Specifications and Hand Signals; Extension of the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Approval of Information-Collection (Paperwork) Requirements

AGENCY: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Labor.

ACTION: Notice of an opportunity for public comment.