Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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USA Department of Labor

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY REGULATIONS

Subpart N – Cranes Safety
29 CFR 1926.550 – 29 CFR 1926.555

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• Barricades around the swing area of a revolving cab must be used

when operating a crane in areas where pedestrians or traffic pass
close by.

• Never operate cranes closer than 10 feet from power lines. Voltages
greater than 50,000 volt require greater distance.

 When it is necessary to guide a suspended, use tag lines.

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• Don’t distract the crane operator. Only one signalman at a time.

Recommended Safe Work Practice: Affected Zone

D x 1.5

D
Be aware of existing
underground utilities
and backfill. Affected Zone (Depth x 1.5)
*Average Soil Only
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• Keep out from under suspended loads.

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• Watch out for materials that could fall on you if hit by the moving
load.

• Make sure you provide yourself a way out when directing load drops.

• Make sure the crane operator can see the:

 Rated Load Capacities
 Operating Speeds
 Special Hazard “Warning or Instruction”

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