| Interpretations |
Compliance for crane hoisted personnel platforms.
| 07/22/1996 | National |
| Interpretations |
Load testing of underhung trolleys/lifting devices.[1910.179(b)(2)]
| 11/02/1993 | National |
| Directives |
02/08/1982 - STD 3-12.4 - Interpretation of "Normal Operating Conditions" for Overhead and Gantry Cranes, and Derricks
| 07/16/2003 | National |
| Directives |
07/15/1991 - PUB 8-1.8 - Guidelines on the Stability of Well Servicing Derricks
| 07/22/2003 | National |
| Directives |
10/01/1981 - CPL 2-1.14B - 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(4), Alloy Steel Chain Slings Proof Testing
| 07/16/2003 | National |
| Directives |
10/30/1978 - STD 2-1.7 - Interpretation of 1918.74(a)(9)(viii)(d), Guidance on Requirements for Load Indicating Devices on Cranes
| 07/09/2003 | National |
| Directives |
11/02/1979 - STD 2-1.4A - 29 CFR 1918.74(a)(9), Crane Load Indicating Device
| 07/09/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
A crane may be used for rated load testing of below-the-hook lifting device provided the test does not exceed 125% for the crane's rated load.[1910.179]
| 08/08/1994 | National |
| Interpretations |
A worm drive gearbox is not considered to be a holding brake. [1910.179; 1910.179(a)(2); 1910.179(f)(1)(i); 1910.179(f)(1)(ii)]
| 11/15/2005 | National |
| Interpretations |
Applicable standards for Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices and slings.
| 10/01/1998 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of Overhead and Gantry Cranes definition of
| 08/28/2003 | National |
| Interpretations |
Clarification of overhead and gantry cranes.
| 01/03/1997 | National |
| Interpretations |
Guidelines for platforms and walkways on cranes.[1910.179(b); 1910.179(d)]
| 06/25/1993 | National |
| Interpretations |
Holding brake requirements on overhead cranes.[1910.179]
| 11/08/1996 | National |
| Interpretations |
Inspection certification record requirements in overhead and gantry cranes.
| 10/21/1997 | National |
| Interpretations |
Inspection of Crane Hooks.[1910.179]
| 02/12/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
Inspection of running ropes.[1910.179]
| 03/27/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
Interpretation of the overhead and gantry cranes standard.[1910.179]
| 09/26/1996 | National |
| Guidance Documents |
Know Your Hand Signals
| | National |
| Interpretations |
Loads must be attached to the block hook by a sling or other approved device and may not be attached directly to the running rope.[1910.179; 1910.179(n)(2)(i); 1910.179(n)(2)(ii)]
| 10/06/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
Operation of a crane in close proximity to overhead power lines.[1910.137]
| 02/08/1994 | National |
| Interpretations |
Operators of overhead and gantry cranes must not carry loads over people.
| 03/24/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
OSHA enforcement of Safety and Health requirements which apply to bungee jumping from cranes.
| 05/25/1995 | National |
| Interpretations |
OSHA requirements for crane operators.
| 10/18/2007 | National |
| Interpretations |
Rated load markings for overhead bridge and gantry cranes.
| 02/25/1998 | National |
| Interpretations |
Removal from service criteria for wire rope slings.[1910.184]
| 03/18/1994 | National |
| Interpretations |
Requesting clarification of Slings
| 05/31/1995 | National |
| Interpretations |
Requirements for dual purpose mechanical equipment (digger derrick and aerial lift).
| 05/05/1997 | National |
| Interpretations |
Requirements for rated load tests for new or altered cranes
| 04/11/2016 | National |
| Interpretations |
Requirements for rated load tests for new or altered cranes
| 04/11/2016 | National |
| Guidance Documents |
Sling Safety
| | National |
| Interpretations |
Slings used in conjunction with other material handling equipment for the movement of materials by hoisting in the workplace.[1910.184]
| 06/11/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
Standards applicable to an automatic transfer device for processing and moving product.[1910.179; 1910 Subpart D; 1910 Subpart S; 1910 Subpart O]
| 01/16/2004 | National |
| Interpretations |
The need for an employer to comply with standards other than those which are enforced by OSHA.[1910.179]
| 02/27/1992 | National |
| Interpretations |
The use of clevis pins and cotterpins to attach slings and hooks; use of latches on sling hooks.[1910.184(e)(2)(i); 1910.184(e)(2)(ii); 1910.184(f)(6)]
| 10/19/2009 | National |
| Interpretations |
The use of cranes with work platforms connected (not suspended) from the last section of a crane boom
| 08/10/1983 | National |
| Interpretations |
Training for travel lift (mobile gantry crane) operators.
| 11/08/1999 | National |
| Interpretations |
Two-inch clearance must be maintained for overhead bridge cranes.
| 04/06/2001 | National |
| Interpretations |
Use of lower-limit device that stops lower hook travel with at least two wraps remaining on the drum. [1910.179; 1910.179(h)(2)(iii)(a)]
| 04/25/2006 | National |
| Interpretations |
Use of overhead bridge and gantry cranes as work platforms.[1910.179]
| 04/06/1993 | National |