History of New Crane & Derricks Standard July 30, 2003: C-DAC first meeting July 30, 2003: C-DAC first meeting Committee met 11 times Committee met 11 times July 9, 2004: Committee finished July 9, 2004: Committee finished October 9, 2008: OSHA issues proposed rule October 9, 2008: OSHA issues proposed rule October 9, 2008 – January 22, 2009: Public October 9, 2008 – January 22, 2009: Public comment period August 9, 2010: Standard published August 9, 2010: Standard published

Effective Dates November 8, 2010 – Standard effective (most items but not operator certification) November 8, Operator qualification/ certification required

– Subpart CC Those affected by new regulation: Owners Users Responsible parties – Prime contractors – General contractors – Construction managers

Crane Types Covered Used in construction Examples include: Crawler Cranes Cranes on Barges Mobile Cranes Straddle Cranes Industrial Cranes Tower Cranes

Major Changes Ground Conditions – Assembly/Disassembly – – Rigger Qualification – (r)(1) & (c)(3) Power Lines – – Inspections –

Major Changes - Continued Operator Aids – Operator Certification – Signal Person Qualification – Tower Cranes –

Ground Conditions – Ground Conditions – Ability of the ground to support the equipment Supporting Materials – Blocking, mats, cribbing 1. Ground conditions and use of supporting materials must meet manufacturer’s specifications for support and degree of level

Ground Conditions – Controlling entity: General Contractor, Construction Manager, etc. Ensure ground conditions meet manufacturer’s specs Inform user of the crane and operator of hazards under equipment set-up area 3. Employer with authority at the site must make or arrange for proper ground conditions 4. If ground conditions do not meet requirements