1926.550(a)(6)

Annual crane inspections must be conducted by a competent person; no requirement for the inspection to take place within the United States.

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October 31, 2003

Mr. B. M. Blackadar:
Geocon Atlantic
40 Fielding Avenue
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Canada B3B 1E4

Re: If a competent person, as required by §1926.550(a)(6), does an annual crane inspection in Canada, would that inspection be valid for the use of the crane in the United States?

Dear Mr. Blackadar:

Aerial lifts and digger derricks used by utility companies.

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.

April 26, 1977

Mr. Richard Munsterman
Post Office Box 439
M Duluth, Minnesota 55803

Dear Mr. Munsterman:

This is in response to your letter of April 5, 1977, regarding procedures to be followed to be recognized by the Department of Labor as a competent and/or accredited person. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standard you referenced is 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(6) Cranes and Derricks, General Requirements.

Inspection of cranes used at a construction site

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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.

February 1, 1993

Mr. Harvey M. Lodge
Cargotec Inc.
P.O. Box 298
Swanton, Ohio 43558-0298

Dear Mr. Lodge:

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:

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