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Evolution of Crane and Derricks Standard in Construction Industry

Explore the history and major changes of crane and derricks standards in construction, effective dates, operator certification requirements, and ground conditions. Learn about the impact on owners, users, contractors, and crane types covered.

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Evolution of Crane and Derricks Standard in Construction Industry

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  1. History of New Crane & Derricks Standard • July 30, 2003: C-DAC first meeting 􀂾 Committee met 11 times • July 9, 2004: Committee finished • October 9, 2008: OSHA issues proposed rule • October 9, 2008 – January 22, 2009: Public comment period • August 9, 2010: Standard published

  2. Effective Dates • • November 8, 2010 – Standard effective (most • items but not operator certification) • • November 8, 2014 - Operator qualification/ • certification required • 􀂋

  3. 1926.1400 – Subpart CC • • Those affected by new regulation: • 􀂾 Owners • 􀂾 Users • 􀂾 Responsible parties • – Prime contractors • – General contractors • – Construction managers • 􀂋

  4. Crane Types Covered • • Used in construction • • Examples include: • 􀂾 Crawler Cranes • 􀂾 Cranes on Barges • 􀂾 Mobile Cranes • 􀂾 Straddle Cranes • 􀂾 Industrial Cranes • 􀂾 Tower Cranes

  5. Major Changes • • Ground Conditions – 1926.1402 • • Assembly/Disassembly – 1926.1403 – 1926.1406 • • Rigger Qualification – 1926.1404(r)(1) & • 1926.1425(c)(3) • • Power Lines – 1926.1407 – 1926.1411 • • Inspections – 1926.1412

  6. Major Changes - Continued • • Operator Aids – 1926.1416 • • Operator Certification – 1926.1427 • • Signal Person Qualification – 1926.1428 • • Tower Cranes – 1926.1435

  7. Ground Conditions – 1926.1402 • Ground Conditions – Ability of the ground to • support the equipment • Supporting Materials – Blocking, mats, cribbing • 1. Ground conditions and use of supporting • materials must meet manufacturer’s specifications • for support and degree of level

  8. Ground Conditions – 1926.1402 • 2. Controlling entity: • 􀂾General Contractor, Construction Manager, etc. • 􀂾Ensure ground conditions meet manufacturer’s specs • 􀂾Inform user of the crane and operator of hazards • under equipment set-up area • 3. Employer with authority at the site must make or • arrange for proper ground conditions • 4. If ground conditions do not meet requirements

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