Product Advisory
DATE:

10/11/10

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REVISED: 11/16/2018

TO: ALL DISTRIBUTORS, OWNERS AND USERS
SUBJECT:

OSHA Cranes and Derrick Standard requirements

Issue:
OSHA has revised parts of 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC concerning Cranes and Derricks
in Construction. The changes affect a number of requirements including those related
to the equipment, training requirements, qualifications of employees to operate them
safely, and work practices. The regulations make reference to Digger Derricks and do
not exempt them from all requirements. Operation and use of Digger Derricks is
affected more by the work being done rather than industry specific designations.
OSHA regulations are employer requirements for “safe and healthful working
conditions for working men and women”. Failure to follow the regulations may
result in fines.

Action:
TEREX Utilities is advising all users of Digger Derricks and Cranes to review the
OSHA regulations to determine if their use of Digger Derricks or Cranes is affected.
The final rule was published by the Office of the Federal Register on August 9, 2010.
The effective date of the final rule was November 8, 2010 with revisions in November
2018. All equipment used in construction that can lift loads, lower loads, and move
suspended loads may be affected. If you are required to follow this OSHA regulation,
operator certification is required by November 10, 2018 The revisions to the final rule
announced November 7, 2018 will take effect on December 10th, 2018. Equipment
will require specific Safety Devices and Operator Aids as specified in the regulations.
Employer evaluation and documentation of operators is required by February 7, 2019.
All OSHA standards, regulations, and letters of interpretation can be viewed and
printed without cost from their web site: http://www.osha.gov.
The complete rule is available at:
http://www.osha.gov/FedReg_osha_pdf/FED20100809.pdf.
A fact sheet on Operator Qualification and Certification can be found here:
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OpCertfactsheet9-29SOL-DB.pdf
OSHA Frequently asked Questions are here:
http://www.osha.gov/cranes-derricks/faq.html
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
500 Oakwood Road
Watertown, SD 57201 USA
(605) 882-4000 • Fax (605) 882-1842

Work which is exempt from OSHA 26CFR 1926 CC
Digger Derricks are exempt only for work performed under:
• 29 CFR 1910.269 subpart V, Electric Power Generation, Transmission and
Distribution
• 29 CFR 1910.268 Telecommunication

When performing work which is not exempt
Machine requirements
OSHA requires that cranes and derricks be equipped with certain “Safety Devices”
(1926.1415). If the “Safety Devices” are not working properly the equipment must be
taken out of service. These include item (1) and (2) below. Item (3) is required on the
equipment in section 1926.1422:
• Crane level indicators
• A horn accessible to the operator.
• 1926.1422 Signals; requires a hand signal chart must be posted on the equipment or
conspicuously posted in the vicinity of the hoisting operation.

Each user must determine if their equipment requires these safety devices.
Note:It does not appear there is an exemption in the final rule for safety devices to indicate Digger
Derricks are exempt or grandfathered in, as they are for 1926.1416 Operator Aids. Both are required on
units manufactured after November 8, 2011. For more information contact your local OSHA office.

Operators aids (1926.1416) are required when performing work which is not exempt.
• Load limiting device
• Anti-two block

The components required will vary depending on how your machine was originally
ordered.
If your equipment does not have the required Safety Devices or Operator Aids you can
purchase and /or have them installed at TEREX Utilities Service Centers.
Some of the devices and aids are:
Z-849 Level Indicator kit
Z-1198 Electric horn kit
498829 Hand signal chart
For Service Center locations see: https://www.terex.com/utilities/en/service/servicecenter-locations
Note 1: Terex Utility units built since 2003 may have two level indicators showing side to side level.
One of the indicators can be moved to show front to back level, or order the kit above as needed.
Note 2: Federal OSHA exemptions may not apply in states that have their own OSHA plans. State
plans must be at least as effective as the Federal OSHA, but they do not have to provide the same
exemptions.You must check with your state OSHA.
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Terex South Dakota, Inc.
500 Oakwood Road
Watertown, SD 57201 USA
(605) 882-4000 • Fax (605) 882-1842

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Operator Training requirements:
OSHA has included more information on their web site for what is needed to comply
with the new regulations. Operator Certification, originally required after November 10,
2014, was extended several times and now requires:
All operators must be certified as of November 10th, 2018

Additional training requirements:
OSHA provides fact sheets which specify the training and qualification requirements
for signal persons and riggers. Also what the employer is required to document.
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/cranes-signal-person-factsheet.pdf
http://www.osha.gov/Publications/cranes-qualified-rigger-factsheet.pdf

Operator Certification
Digger Derrick Operators who need certification can obtain it through the National
Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) http://www.nccco.org.
To certify the operator is required to pass:
• A written test on rules and regulations
• A practical test operating a Digger Derrick.
Training covering the knowledge required to pass the written test is highly
recommended even for experienced operators. The OSHA web site has more specific
information at www.osha.gov .

Operator Evaluation
Digger Derrick Operators must be evaluated by their employer before February 7th,
2019. For operators currently employed as of December 9th, 2018 no “additional or
new” evaluation is required as long as the employer has it documented.
This bulletin is to make you aware the OSHA regulations have changed. Your
state/local may have more stringint requirments. Refer to the OSHA web site to
determine requirements for your company to comply, based on your equipment
and work performed.

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Terex South Dakota, Inc.
500 Oakwood Road
Watertown, SD 57201 USA
(605) 882-4000 • Fax (605) 882-1842

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