Employers who operate cranes on construction sites must comply with all provisions of 29 CFR 1926, Subpart CC – Cranes & Derricks in Construction. However, other employers with personnel on the site also have responsibilities under OSHA’s multi-employer policy. This policy assigns compliance duties to employers who:
- Create hazards (creating employers)
- Correct hazards (correcting employers)
- Expose employees to hazards (exposing employers)
- Have general supervisory authority over the worksite (controlling employers)
This course provides a basic introduction to OSHA’s crane standard, with a focus on the roles and responsibilities of both employers and employees. It addresses the most common compliance challenges encountered on construction sites.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Identify and describe the different types of cranes used on construction sites. |
| LO 1.1.2 | Explain the duties and responsibilities of the “controlling employer” and the “A/D Director.” |
| LO 1.1.3 | Describe the requirements and responsibilities for “qualified” and “competent” personnel. |
| LO 1.1.4 | Identify hazards associated with motion and moving parts of hand and power tools. |
| LO 1.1.5 | Explain employer certification requirements for crane operators, crews, and riggers. |
| LO 1.1.6 | Describe training requirements for operators and list required training topics. |
| LO 1.1.7 | Explain employer responsibilities for providing both initial and refresher crane operator training. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Describe inspection requirements, including shift, monthly, and severe service equipment inspections. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Explain requirements for operating cranes within their rated capacity and the associated hazards of overloading. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Outline employer requirements to ensure operators follow manufacturer or qualified person operational and safety procedures. |
| LO 1.2.4 | Describe operator safety responsibilities when loads are suspended. |
| LO 1.2.5 | Explain operator servicing requirements for equipment taken out of service. |
| LO 1.2.6 | Discuss operator responsibilities for testing equipment and ensuring safety during operation and travel. |
| LO 1.2.7 | Describe methods for signaling and maintaining control of the work area. |
| LO 1.2.8 | Explain precautions and limitations when hoisting personnel. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)