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Crane safety
OSHA 1926 Subpart CC requirements for crane operation on construction sites, including operator certification, inspections, and lift planning.
OSHA's crane standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC) mandates operator certification (by type and capacity), annual inspections, monthly and shift inspections, and a documented lift plan for critical lifts. Key requirements include ground condition assessment, power line clearance (20 ft minimum up to 350 kV), signal person qualifications, and load chart compliance. Crane-related incidents are frequently fatal; OSHA data shows that over 60% of crane fatalities involve struck-by or crushed-by incidents.