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Note: Employers who become newly aware of any significant 1. Scope applies to power operated equipment when used in
information regarding the hazards of a chemical shall revise construction that can hoist, lower and horizontally move a
the labels for the chemical within six months of becoming suspended load. 1610.1
aware of the new information. 5194(f)(11)
2. Design requirements are given in 1610.2 and 4884.
• An eyewash and a deluge shower that meet ANSI standards.
3400(d), 5162 3. Definitions as per 1610.3.
4. Design, construction and testing of cranes and derricks
Note: Emergency eyewash facilities and deluge showers
shall be in accessible locations that require no more than 10 with over 2,000 lbs. of hoisting/lifting capacity must meet
seconds for the injured person to reach. requirements in 1610.4.
5. Ground conditions including slope, compaction, and
• A written hazard communication (HAZCOM) program. 5194(e)
firmness, and all supporting materials such as blocking,
mats, cribbing, marsh buggies etc. must meet the
Cranes requirements in 1610.5.
6. Equipment modifications or additions which affect the
Hazards associated with crane operations and electrocution from capacity or safe operation of the equipment are prohibited
overhead power lines and equipment failures because of operator except where the requirements of subsections as shown in
error; faulty or damaged equipment; overloading; support failure 1610.6 are met.
such as ground or outrigger collapse; and miscommunication. 7. Fall protection is critical in crane operations and must
All of the regulations for cranes used in construction are covered be provided by employers. The fall protection system
in T8 CCR Sections 1610–1619, 1694, 2940, and 6060. 1610– varies depending on the type of crane being used and the
1619 covers Cranes and Derricks in Construction, 1694 covers work activity. Requirements for fall protection are given in
Side Boom Cranes, 2940 covers Mechanical Equipment, and 1610.7.
6060 covers Procedures During Dive. For requirements/details on 8. For cranes with a rated hoisting/lifting capacity of 2,000
cranes and derricks in construction refer to the above sections. lbs. or less, the employer must ensure that all of the
requirements in 1610.8 are met.
Employers and employees, in order to maintain safe and healthful
working conditions, must ensure that: 9. For cranes with a rated hoisting/lifting capacity over
3,000 lbs., the employer must ensure that the cranes,
1. All requirements including prohibitions are met. derricks, and accessory gears are not used until there is a
2. Manufacturer’s instructions are followed. verification of current certification as per 1610.9.
3. All crane operators have a valid certificate of competency 10. A copy of the current certification must be available with
for the specific type of crane that they are operating. each crane and derrick or at the project site. 1610.9(a)
4. Necessary tools, protective equipment, and trainings are 11. Proof load tests and examinations of cranes and their
provided. accessory gear must be conducted as per 5022, 1610.4(f).
5. Employees comply with all requirements of crane operation 12. Do not operate cranes with wheels or tracks off the ground
and perform tasks safely at all times. or working surface at any time unless properly bearing on
outriggers or stabilizers. 4994(a)
Below is a summary of the regulatory requirements for cranes
and derricks used in construction: B. Sections 1611.1 through 1611.5 address all of the safety
requirements related to assembly and disassembly operations.
A. General requirements for cranes and derricks are given in
sections 1610.1–1610.9. Requirements include: 1. When assembling or disassembling equipment
(or attachments), the employer must comply with all
applicable manufacturer prohibitions and requirements
in 1611.1.
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