Safety and Health Topics: Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety

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Training

Construction Industry Safety and Health Outreach Program. OSHA, (1996, May).
- Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors. Provides specifications and limitations applicable to the operation of any and all cranes and derricks.
- Crane or Derrick Suspended Personnel Platforms. Discusses the limits on use of personnel hoisting in the construction industry and prescribes the proper safety measures for these operations.
Crane Booms and Power Lines. Center For Naval Analyses (CNA), (1996, December 5). Provides a "Tool Box Talk" that relates to crane safety.

Other Resources

Drilled Shaft Installation Safety Tips for the Employer and Employee. OSHA and The International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC) Alliance, 62 KB PDF, 2 pages. Describes general safety tips to help prevent injuries and illnesses in the drilled shaft foundation industry.
Working Safely During Installation of Drilled Shaft Foundations. OSHA and The International Association of Foundation Drilling (ADSC) Alliance, 39 KB PDF, 2 pages. Identifies hazards associated with the installation of drilled shaft foundations and safe work practices to help reduce or eliminate the risk of injuries or illnesses.
Australian Safety and Compensation Council. Australian Government. Provides several publications related to crane and hoist operations which can be found through the search page.

News Releases

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.
Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Extends Meeting in Phoenix to June 1-4. OSHA Trade News Release, (2004, May 13).
Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to Meet in Phoenix, June 1-4. OSHA Trade News Release, (2004, April 26).
Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to Meet in Washington, May 4-7. OSHA Trade News Release, (2004, April 16).
OSHA Reschedules Cranes and Derricks Meeting. OSHA Trade News Release, (2004, March 12). The Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee will hold its next public meeting in Washington, DC, May 4-7.
OSHA, Florida Institute for Safety and Construction Form Alliance. OSHA Region 4 News Release, (2003, June 18). OSHA and Florida Atlantic University's Institute for Safety and Construction have formed an alliance designed to assist in identifying and removing safety hazards at construction sites.
OSHA Establishes Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee. OSHA Trade News Release, (2003, June 11). OSHA announces it is establishing a Crane and Derrick Negotiated Rulemaking Committee to develop a new, proposed construction safety standard for cranes and derricks.

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