Cranes and derricks

Overview

Cranes and construction sites have a common bond. You see them everywhere high-rise buildings are going up. If you are doing construction work, see Oregon OSHA’s Division 3, Subdivision CC, rules. Subdivision CC covers cranes, derricks, and any other power-operated equipment that can hoist, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load. Oregon OSHA’s Cranes and derricks in construction describes the key requirements.

Of course, cranes and derricks are used in other industries, too. See the Rules tab below to learn about the requirements in those industries.

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Publications

Brochures/Guides
- Cranes and derricks in construction
  Covers Oregon OSHA's construction requirements for cranes and derricks. Also highlights common crane accidents, describes why they happen, and explains how to prevent them from happening.
  English Order printed copy 05/25/2023
Checklists
- Cranes and hoists
  Checklist for cranes and hoists.
  English
Fact sheets
- Crane equipment for the construction industry
  Explains what equipment is covered in Oregon OSHA's crane standard. Applies to all employers who are engaged in construction work.
  English 03/11/2024
- Crane operation and maintenance requirements
  Summarizes important requirements in the crane rules for construction activities.
  English 05/25/2023
- Erección de acero en la construcción: requisitos para personas competentes
  Steel erection in construction: requirements for competent persons
  Describe a una persona competente para el montaje de acero en las actividades de construcción y explica los requisitos de la División 3, Subdivisión R que aplican a ellos.
  Spanish 03/22/2024
- Power line safety - evaluating the work zone
  Provides contractors with a flow chart to help them evaluate a work zone when cranes will be operating within 20 feet of an overhead power line.
  English 08/07/2023
- Steel erection in construction: requirements for competent persons
  Describes a competent person for steel erection in construction activities and explains the requirements in Division 3, Subdivision R that apply to them.
  English 10/09/2018
Hazard alerts
- Digger derrick hazard alert
  Outlines hazards faced by digger derrick truck operators when climbing on the equipment when the boom is rotated, and how to maintain safety.
  English 03/10/2017
References
- Rules with requirements
  We get many calls and emails from employers asking the same question. It begins: “Which of your rules have requirements for…” You can finish the sentence with words like “recordkeeping,” “employee training,” and “written documents.” To answer those questions, we’ve organized these rules requirements into a filterable, sortable, searchable table.
  English 05/10/2019

Education and training

Rules and rule-related

Adopted Rules
- Adopted Rule Changes to Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Railroad Roadway Work
  Administrative Order 3-2021 Rule text
Final Rules
Interpretations
- Anti-two blocking systems
  04/19/2011
- Construction crane operator requirements until November, 2014
  11/10/2010
- Crane operator certification
  09/27/2017
- Cranes and derricks in construction: frequently asked questions
  08/29/2012
- Digger derricks and crane certifications
  04/07/2017
- Division 3, Subdivision R interpretations
  08/03/2016
- Operations of cranes
  12/16/1994
- Power line safety
  08/29/2012
- Required inspections for gantry cranes
  04/25/2011
- Steel Erection, protection for workers working in locations covered by one or more floors exposed to overhead lifting operations
  05/10/2011
Program Directives
- Cranes and Derricks: Normal Operating Conditions
  Purpose: To provide an interpretation of the term "normal operating conditions" as applicable to the crane and derrick rules in general industry.
  A-127 05/04/2011
- Inspection and Citation Guidance for Cranes and Derricks in Construction
  This program directive is intended to serve as a standard-specific reference for Oregon OSHA compliance officers regarding the application of Oregon Administrative Rules within Division 3, Subdivision CC, providing supplemental compliance inspection guidance and recommended citation policies for complex requirements.
  A-296 10/14/2022
- Local Emphasis Program (LEP): Falls In All Industries
  Purpose: This instruction describes state Local Emphasis Program (LEP) to reduce or eliminate serious injuries and fatalities associated with falls to a lower level while working at heights in all industries covered under Oregon OSHA’s jurisdiction.
  A-239 11/27/2023
- Steel Erection Standards for Construction
  Purpose: This instruction describes Oregon OSHA’s inspection policy and provides clarification to ensure uniform application by field personnel of the steel erection standards for construction.
  A-251 01/30/2015
Summary of comments and decisions

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Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Qualified Rigger - Federal OSHA