Regulations

Complete guide to crane load test requirements including when load tests are required, ASME B30.5-5.2.2 procedures, proof load vs rated load distinctions, percentage requirements, documentation, and OSHA 1926.1412(c) compliance.

Understanding multi-employer worksite crane liability under OSHA. Learn who is responsible for crane safety — general contractors, crane owners, operators, and controlling employers — and how citations are allocated.

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.

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.

OSHA sets the legal minimum, ANSI B30 defines technical excellence — but the relationship between these standards is more complex than most crane companies realize. Here's how they compare and when each applies.

Crane inspection record retention requirements under OSHA, ANSI B30, and state regulations. What to keep, how long, and why digital records eliminate retention risk.

The real financial impact of OSHA crane inspection violations in 2026. From $16,550 serious violations to $165,514 willful violations, plus real citation examples and how penalties compound when multiple cranes and violations are involved.

Comprehensive guide to tower crane inspection requirements throughout the crane lifecycle. From foundation engineering review and pre-erection inspections to climbing procedures, monthly/annual inspections, and dismantling requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC.

Everything you need to know about OSHA's crane inspection requirements under 29 CFR 1926.1412 and 29 CFR 1910.179 — inspection types, frequencies, documentation requirements, and how to stay compliant.

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.

Complete guide to crane inspection for nuclear and power plant facilities covering ASME NOG-1, NUREG-0612, NRC single-failure-proof requirements, 10 CFR 50, critical load handling, NQA-1 quality assurance, and plant outage crane support.

Complete guide to crane inspection for bridge and highway construction covering DOT and FHWA requirements, over-water lifts, traffic control during crane operations, state DOT variations, critical picks near traffic, and permit requirements.

Complete 50-state guide to crane inspection frequency requirements covering state-by-state variations for CA, NY, NJ, IL, WA, FL, and TX, state plan vs federal OSHA, municipal overlay requirements for NYC DOB and Chicago, registration and licensing requirements, and penalty differences.