New Regulation Released August 8, 2010
 

For Training and Certification to comply with the new rule described below call 1-800-290-0007 or email training@cranetech.com

Crane Tech's Newsletter on this New Rule

Overview of New Rule

Major points of the new crane and derrick regulation include:

• The new rule goes into effect November 8, 2010.

• Riggers and signalpersons have until November 8, 2010 to meet qualification requirements.

• Crane Operators have four years from November 8, 2010 to meet the new certification requirements.

• Cranes must be inspected each shift, monthly and annually with documentation.

• A qualified person must plan all multi-crane lifts.

• Forklifts, when configured like a crane, fall under this new regulation.

• Posting of electrocution warnings - one on the inside of the cab and two on the outside of the equipment.

• Riggers and signalpersons must meet new stringent requirements.

• Spotters are now required to watch for proper separation between any part of a crane or load and powerlines.

• Employers must provide certification and/or qualification at no cost to the employee.

• The controlling entity responsible for a project must ensure that ground conditions are adequate for crane support.

• Persons operating cranes with capacity rating greater than 1-ton will require certification.

Crane Tech programs are immediately available
to meet this new requirement:

Qualified Signalperson
 

Qualified Rigger

 

Certified Crane Operator