Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Railroad Roadway Work

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  • Fed Register #:
    85:57109-57122
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 179 (Tuesday, September 15, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57109-57122]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-17179]


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DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

29 CFR Part 1926

[Docket ID OSHA-2015-0012]
RIN 1218-AD07


Cranes and Derricks in C

Whether handling of stones for foundation work is considered a construction activity; Clarification of whether a crane can be derated based on the load being lifted.

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.

July 14, 2016

Sam J. Flocks
Mid-American Monument Builders Association
P.O. Box 8062
Fort Smith, AR 72902

Dear Mr. Flocks:

Whether qualified rigger required when lifting a load below 2000 lbs or less

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.

Thomas Carrigan
Local #7 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
18 Avis Drive
Latham, New York 12110

Dear Mr. Carrigan,