Holding brake requirements on overhead cranes.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

November 8, 1996

Mr. John R. Molovich
United Steelworkers of America
Five Gateway Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dear Mr. Molovich:

This is a follow-up letter to our September 25 letter which was in response to your September 19 letter regarding the issue of holding brake requirements on overhead cranes (29 CFR 1910.179 (f)(2)(iii)). Both our Chicago Regional Office and Cleveland Area Office have provided additional information not addressed by our September 25 letter. We are proceeding to research this new information further.

Interpretation of the overhead and gantry cranes standard.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 26, 1996

Mr. John R. Molovich
United Steelworkers of America
Five Gateway Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Dear Mr. Molovich:

This is in response to your September 19 request for interpretation of the overhead and gantry cranes standard, 29 CFR 1910.179. The scenario described in you letter, your question and our reply follow.

Request for Interpretation of ANSI B30.11 as it relates to Yale KEL 2-ton chain hoists.

Archive Notice - OSHA Archive

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 17, 1990

 

 

Interpretation of 1910.179, Overhead and Gantry Cranes

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

April 23, 1984

Clarification of the terms "should" and "shall" as used in OSHA section 1910.179(k)(2).

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NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 26, 1979

Mr. Arnold Kramer
Superintendent,
Safety and Health
Ormet Corporation
P.O. Box 176
Hannibal, Ohio 43931

Dear Mr. Kramer:

This is in reply to your letter dated December 18, 1978, requesting a clarification of the terms "should" and "shall" as used in OSHA section 1910.179(k)(2).

Requirements for crucibles and other below-the-hook lifting devices.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

 

 

Electrical Grounding of Overhead Cranes and Hoists.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 5, 2011

Mr. Eric Street
Konecranes, Inc.
4401 Gateway Boulevard
Springfield, Ohio 45502

Dear Mr. Street:

Overhead Crane operations

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

September 13, 2013

Mr. Paul A. Swetland
728 Washington Street
Woodstock, Illinois 60098

Dear Mr. Swetland:

Thank you for your letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Enforcement Programs (DEP). You inquired about OSHA's requirements pursuant to 29 CFR Part 1910 - General Industry and 29 CFR Part 1918 Longshoring.

Your paraphrased scenario, as confirmed by our telephone conversation of May 2, 2013, paraphrased question, and our reply follow.

Acceptable use of load-limiting clutches as upper and/or lower limit devices.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 11, 2001

Mr. Alan Colinet
Crane Pro Services
1314 East Philadelphia Ave.
Gilbertsville, PA 19525

Dear Mr. Colinet:

Clarification of Overhead and Gantry Cranes definition of "complete inspection" and "periodic inspection" requirements.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

August 28, 2003

Mr. Jerry Gillooly
3805 Old bury Street
Lambertville, MI 48144

Dear Mr. Gillooly: