When the original OSHA Act was created, crane safety standards were promulgated for both General Industry (1910) and Construction (1926.) The 1910.180 standard is horizontal, meaning that it applies to all cranes. 1926.550 is a vertical standard, applying to only construction cranes. Neither standard has been updated since the inception of the Act. Cranes, both the practices and equipment have changed significantly over the past 37 years. The only U.S. non-military crane safety rules that have kept pace with new developments is the ANSI B30 series, now known as ASMEB30. The main ASME crane standard is B30.5, for mobile cranes. As part of the industry consensus practices now in vogue with OSHA, a committee was formed to write a new crane safety standard for construction. The committee is known as the Crane and Derrick Advisory Committee (CDAC.) The new rules are awaiting publication for public comment. An update will be provided at the session. The new rule may have been published by the date of the 2008 PDC.
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