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Moving large, heavy loads is crucial to today's manufacturing and construction industries. Much technology has been
developed for these operations, including careful training and extensive workplace precautions. There are significant safety issues to be
considered, both for the operators of the diverse "lifting" devices, and for workers in proximity to them. This page is a starting
point for finding information about these devices, including elevators and conveyors, and their operation. The following questions link to
resources that provide safety and health information relevant to crane, derrick, and
hoist safety in the workplace.
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What OSHA standards apply?
Standards | Directives | Interpretations and Compliance Letters |
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What are the hazards and possible solutions associated with crane, derrick, and hoist safety?
Hazards | Possible Solutions |
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Where can I find additional information?
Related Safety and Health Topics | Training |
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What's New
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Safety Standards for Cranes and Derricks.
OSHA Federal Register Entry (2004, May 17). OSHA announces that the Crane and
Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee (C-DAC) has extended the dates
and times of the June meeting in Phoenix, AZ. The meeting will be on June 1, 2,
3 and 4, 2004.
News Releases
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Consensus Reached on Recommendation for OSHA Cranes and Derricks Standard.
OSHA Trade News Release (2004, July 13). OSHA announced
that its Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee has reached consensus
on language for a revised crane and derrick standard for construction. The draft
will be submitted to the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety
and Health and will continue through the rulemaking process.
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Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Extends Meeting in Phoenix to June 1-4.
OSHA Trade News Release (2004, May 13). The Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking
Committee has extended its meeting in Phoenix, AZ. The meeting will be held June
1-4. The committee was originally scheduled to meet June 2-4.
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Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to Meet in Washington, May 4-7.
OSHA Trade News Release (2004, April 16). The Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking
Advisory Committee will hold its next public meeting in Washington, D.C., May
4-7.
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Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to Meet in Phoenix, June 2-4.
OSHA Trade News Release (2004, March 12). The Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking
Advisory Committee will hold a meeting in
Phoenix, AZ, June 2-4.
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OSHA
reschedules cranes and derricks meeting. OSHA Trade News Release (2004, March 12). The
Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee will hold its next public meeting in
Washington, D.C., May 4-7. The meeting was originally scheduled for March 29.
OSHA eTools
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 Construction: Preventing Fatalities. OSHA (2001, January). Construction can be a safe
occupation when workers are aware of the hazards, and an effective Safety and Health Program is used. This eTool contains information that helps workers identify
and control the hazards that cause the most serious construction-related injuries. A
Spanish translation of this eTool is also available.
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