OSHA FAQs for Cranes and Derricks Standard

In an effort to keep OSHA cooperative program participants informed, the agency has posted an updated set of Frequently Asked Questions on its revised standard on cranes and derricks in construction.  There are now 50 FAQs covering a variety of issues, such as the applicability of the standard,  how the new rule differs from the old rule, operator certification/qualification, crane inspections, material delivery, rigger qualification and signal person qualification. For more information, see the OSHA Cranes and Derricks in Construction Final Rule Web page.