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The New and Historic OSHA Crane and Derrick Standard

Last year, the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) issued what it called an “….historic new standard addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction….” The process to change the old rule (which was issued in 1971) began in 1998 and went into effect in late 2010.

Why a New Standard Was Necessary for Cranes and Derricks

The purpose of the rule is to protect construction workers from four common causes of construction injuries and fatalities. Specifically, the new standards will help protect workers from electrocution, being crushed by equipment, being struck by falling items, and from falls. OSHA estimates that 22 lives and 175 injuries will be prevented each year because of the new standard.

5 Key Requirements of the New Crane and Derrick Standard

As New Jersey and New York construction accident lawyers, we encourage construction employers and workers to become familiar with the new standard and to take the necessary steps to fully implement the standard. While the standard requires many facets, OSHA has identified five key points that are a good starting place for understanding the new rule. Those five points require the following:
  • A pre-erection inspection of tower crane parts
  • Use of synthetic slings during assembly and disassembly work
  • Assessment of ground conditions
  • Certification (or qualification) of crane operators
  • Procedures for working near power lines

Call a New Jersey and New York Construction Lawyer After a Crane or Derrick Accident

If you have been hurt or if a loved one has been killed in a construction crane accident or a construction derrick accident, you may be entitled to damages pursuant to New York or New Jersey law.

Please contact an experienced New Jersey and New York injury lawyer at 1-800-362-9329 or via our online contact form for more information.

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