As a service to its members, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers has provided a concise summary of the changes expected to be included in OSHA's new cranes and derricks rule 29 CFR 1926.550.
Proposed changes will introduce and/or cover such issues as operator certification, inspections, signaler training, wire rope, assembly/disassembly, working around power lines, fall protection, safety devices and operational aids, and personnel designations. To read AEM's detailed summary of the proposed changes, go to the Overview of Anticipated Changes.