November 10, 2014
Heavy equipment is used in a variety of areas and for many different reasons. Cranes especially can vary in size and function, mostly used for construction of buildings from one to hundreds of stories tall. Below, you’ll find a list of training topics that are required for most Crane & Equipment Operators.
Electrical OSHA Regulation: 1910.332
When an employee faces the risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by engineering controls. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
None specified.
Manlifts OSHA Regulation: 1910.66(i)(1)
When an employee is required to operate a working platform as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
None specified.
Fall Protection OSHA Regulation: 1926.503(a)
Required for each employee that may be exposed to fall hazards. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
When there is a change in the workplace or the employer has reason to believe that a trained employee does not have the understanding and skill necessary to perform the job safely.
Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment OSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)
When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.
Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.
Cranes, Chains, Slings, Hoists, and Rigging
Annually
Trench and Shoring Safety
Annually
