1. 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

2. Effective Dates November 8, 2010 – Standard effective (most items but not operator certification) November 8, 2014 - Operator qualification/ certification required

3. 1926.1400 – Subpart CC Those affected by new regulation: Owners Users Responsible parties – Prime contractors – General contractors – Construction managers

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

5. Major Changes Ground Conditions – 1926.1402 Assembly/Disassembly – 1926.1403 – 1926.1406 Rigger Qualification – 1926.1404(r)(1) & 1926.1425(c)(3) Power Lines – 1926.1407 – 1926.1411 Inspections – 1926.1412

6. Major Changes - Continued Operator Aids – 1926.1416 Operator Certification – 1926.1427 Signal Person Qualification – 1926.1428 Tower Cranes – 1926.1435

7. Ground Conditions – 1926.1402 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

8. Ground Conditions – 1926.1402 2. 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