Construction

Struck-by incidents from crane swing are among the deadliest construction hazards. Learn OSHA requirements for swing radius protection, safety zone establishment, barricade placement, and worker exclusion protocols.

Crane assembly and disassembly are among the most dangerous phases of crane operations. Learn A/D director qualifications, OSHA planning requirements, crew communication protocols, and documentation best practices.

Tandem lifts multiply crane risks exponentially. Learn engineering requirements, load distribution calculations, communication protocols, OSHA multi-crane coordination rules, and critical lift planning for tandem operations.

Cold weather creates hidden crane hazards — brittle steel fractures, hydraulic sluggishness, ice loading, and reduced operator dexterity. Learn temperature limits, warm-up procedures, and winter inspection protocols.

Wind is the most unpredictable crane hazard. Learn manufacturer wind speed limits by crane type, anemometer requirements, gust factor calculations, and OSHA weather shutdown procedures.

Electrocution from power line contact is the second leading cause of crane fatalities. Learn OSHA minimum approach distances, voltage identification, spotter requirements, and the Table A clearance rules.

Every crane lift requiring signals needs a qualified signal person. Learn OSHA certification requirements, standard hand signals, communication protocols, and qualification testing procedures.

Ground failure is the leading cause of crane tip-overs on construction sites. Learn OSHA ground condition requirements, soil bearing capacity assessment, outrigger pad sizing, and site preparation best practices.

Demolition crane operations face unique hazards — falling debris, unstable structures, dust exposure, and dynamic load changes. Here are the special inspection requirements OSHA mandates for demolition sites.

Every crane lift needs a plan — but critical lifts require formal documentation that most contractors get wrong. Complete guide to lift plan requirements, critical lift thresholds, and what OSHA expects in your documentation.

Complete guide to crane operator certification requirements under OSHA's 2026 mandate. Compare NCCCO, CIC-Crane, and NCCER programs, understand state-specific requirements, recertification timelines, and develop compliant operator qualification programs.

A plain-English breakdown of 29 CFR 1926.1412 — the OSHA standard that governs crane inspections on construction sites. What it requires, who's responsible, and how to comply.