Watch for New Crane Regulations in 2005

January 12, 2005--A new proposed rule for Cranes and Derricks. Subpart N of 29 CFR 1926 could be issued as early as August 2005. The regulation addresses hazards associated with various types of hoisting equipment used at construction sites.

 

A negotiated rulemaking committee completed 11 meetings since July 2003 and has submitted a drafted revision of the crane standard to the Assistant Secretary of OSHA. OSHA is currently conducting an economic analysis of the draft rule to determine if a Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA) Panel will be needed. Should the SBREFA process not be needed, as determined by a regulatory flexibility screening analysis, a proposed rule is expected to be issued in August 2005. Source: SC&RA Newsletter, citing the Department of Labor's Semiannual Agenda of Regulations, published in the Federal Register on December 13.