| Interpretations |
Hoisting of personnel prohibited while other loads are being hoisted.
| 07/22/1996 | National |
| Interpretations |
Numerous questions related to operational aids required by various standards for cranes and derricks in construction.[1926.1416; 1926.1416(e)(5)(i); 1926.1416(e)(5)(ii); 1926.1427; 1926.1427(a)]
| 03/13/2012 | National |
| Directives |
05/09/1980 - STD 3-12.1A - 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(15)(i) Clearance Between Electrical Power Lines and Cranes
| 07/16/2003 | National |
| Directives |
07/15/1982 - STD 3-13.2 - 29 CFR 1926.605(a)(1) as Applied to Marine Construction
| 07/18/2003 | National |
| Directives |
10/30/1978 - STD 3-12.2 - Uniformity in Interpretation of 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(9)
| 07/09/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
Alloy steel chain slings must not be loaded beyond working load limit.[1926.251(b)(4); 1926.251(a)(2); 1926.550(a)(19)]
| 08/04/2000 | National |
| Interpretations |
Annual crane inspections must be conducted by a competent person; no requirement for the inspection to take place within the United States.[1926.550; 1926.550(a)(6)]
| 10/31/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
Applicable construction standards to hydraulic cranes and derricks.[1926.550; 1910.180; 1926.550(a)(17); 1926.550(a)(15)]
| 05/23/2001 | National |
| Interpretations |
Application of construction crane standard when handling precast components [1926.1400(c)(17)(i)]
| 07/28/2016 | National |
| Interpretations |
Application of CPL 2-1.29, Interim Inspection Procedures during Communication Tower Construction Activities.[1926.550(g)(2); 1926.753(a)(4); 1926.750; 1926.550(g)]
| 04/25/2001 | National |
| Interpretations |
Cage, skip and load connections to hoist ropes.[1926.800]
| 08/19/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
Certification and qualification requirements for mechanics, inspectors, and testers under the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standards.[1926.1400; 1926.1404; 1926.1412; 1926.1427; 1926.1429]
| 03/14/2012 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification as to whether operators of mobile cranes with operator cabs are subject to seat belt requirements.[1926.28(a); 1926.601; 1926.601(a); 1926.601(b)(9)]
| 01/27/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of OSHA requirements for dual-rated equipment meeting consensus standards for both aerial lifts and cranes [1926.1400;1926.453]
| 07/14/2016 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of utility owner/operator obligation to provide voltage information.[1926.1407; 1926.1407(e); 1926.1408]
| 10/13/2011 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of whether the handling of propane tanks is considered construction[1926.1400(c)(17)]
| 06/27/2016 | National |
| Directives |
Compliance Directive for the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard [CPL 02-01-057]
| 10/24/2014 | National |
| Guidance Documents |
Crane and Derrick Operator Qualification and Certification factsheet
| | National |
| Interpretations |
Crane operator certification and whether a practical test is required for re-certification.[1926.1427; 1926.1427(a); 1926.1427(j)]
| 08/31/2012 | National |
| Interpretations |
Crane overload tests must be performed according to the manufacturers specifications and limitations.[1926.550(a)(1)]
| 11/10/1993 | National |
| Interpretations |
Cranes and Derricks in Construction--Is installation of a burial vault a construction activity?
| 03/19/2013 | National |
| Guidance Documents |
Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Qualified Rigger Fact Sheet
| | National |
| Guidance Documents |
Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Signal Person Qualification Fact Sheet
| | National |
| Guidance Documents |
Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Assembly/Disassembly factsheet
| | National |
| Interpretations |
De minimis violations are not included in a citation.[1926.550(f)(1)(iv)]
| 01/27/1994 | National |
| Interpretations |
Evaluation of using a curbing system for a land crane on a barge to meet the requirements to positively secure the crane to the barge.[1926.550(f); 1926.550(f)(1)(iv)]
| 10/12/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Free standing/boom supported personnel hoist.
| 09/24/1993 | National |
| Interpretations |
Hoisting workers on crane load lines (boatswains' chair).
| 05/22/1998 | National |
| Interpretations |
Identification, inspection, and marking of cranes when manufacturer-supplied identifications are unavailable.[1926.550; 1926.550(a); 1926.550(a)(5); 1926.550(a)(6); 1926.550(b)(2); 1926.550(c); 1926.550(d); 1926.550(e); 1926.550(f); 1926
| 02/23/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Identifying the work zone when a crane works near a power line.[1926.1408; 1926.1408(a)(1); 1926.1408(a)(2)]
| 03/29/2012 | National |
| Interpretations |
Inspection of cranes used at a construction site.
| 02/01/1993 | National |
| Interpretations |
Maintaining a safe working perimeter outside a crane's swing radius.[1926.550]
| 03/22/1995 | National |
| Interpretations |
Modifications or additions to a crane without manufacturer approval where the manufacturer is still in existence.[1926.550(a)(1); 1926.550(a)(16)]
| 12/08/2003 | National |
| Directives |
Monorail hoists enforcement policy
| 06/30/2017 | National |
| Interpretations |
Power Line Proximity Alarm and Insulating Link Enforcement Policy
| 07/23/2012 | National |
| Interpretations |
PPM crane repairs.[1926.550]
| 01/18/1995 | National |
| Interpretations |
Regarding assembly/disassembly and set-up used in Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard
| 11/05/2014 | National |
| Interpretations |
Regarding the determination of whether an employee may be considered a "qualified rigger"[1926.1401]
| 03/24/2014 | National |
| Interpretations |
Standards applicable to a barge - mounted stiffleg derrick engaged in the repair and maintenance of a dam site.[1926.550; 1926.605]
| 04/17/1996 | National |
| Interpretations |
Temporary Enforcement Policy for Proximity Alarm and Insulating Link Use with Cranes and Derricks in Construction
| 04/23/2014 | National |