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OSHA Crane and Rigging Safety in Construction Audit Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for auditing crane operations and rigging practices on construction sites to ensure compliance with OSHA standards and maintain worker safety during lifting operations.

OSHA Crane and Rigging Safety in Construction Audit Checklist

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About This Checklist

Ensure the safe operation of cranes and rigging equipment on your construction site with our comprehensive OSHA Crane and Rigging Safety in Construction Audit Checklist. Crane-related accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries, fatalities, and property damage. This checklist is designed to help construction managers, safety officers, and crane operators conduct thorough audits of crane operations and rigging practices. By systematically addressing key areas of crane and rigging safety, this checklist helps prevent accidents, ensures proper equipment operation and maintenance, and promotes compliance with OSHA's Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.

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Industry

Construction

Standard

OSHA 1926 Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks

Workspaces

Construction site

Occupations

Crane Operator
Rigger
Signal Person
Construction Manager
Safety Officer
1
Is the crane inspected and certified according to OSHA standards?
2
Have the load charts been verified and are they accessible on site?
3
What is the weight limit for rigging equipment used?
Min: 0
Target: 1000
Max: 10000
4
Is the signal person properly certified?
5
Is the crane operator currently certified and qualified to operate the crane?
6
Have the safety protocols for working near power lines been established and communicated?
7
Is there documented lift planning available for the current operations?
8
When was the last inspection of the crane conducted?
9
Has a risk assessment been completed for the crane operation?
10
Is there an updated emergency contact list available on site?
11
What is the score from the daily equipment inspection?
Min: 0
Target: 95
Max: 100
12
When is the next scheduled training for crane operators and signal persons?

FAQs

The checklist should be used daily before crane operations begin, during periodic (e.g., monthly) comprehensive inspections, and whenever there are changes in crane setup or operating conditions.

The checklist covers areas such as crane inspection and maintenance, operator certification and qualification, load charts and capacity, ground conditions, power line safety, rigging equipment inspection, lift planning, signal person qualifications, and assembly/disassembly procedures.

The audit should be conducted by a qualified person, such as a certified crane inspector, competent person for crane operations, or a safety officer with specific knowledge of crane and rigging safety standards and practices.

The checklist is based on OSHA's Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard (29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC), ensuring that all key requirements for crane operations and rigging safety are addressed during audits.

Yes, while the core safety principles apply to all crane operations, the checklist can be customized to include specific requirements for different types of cranes such as mobile cranes, tower cranes, or overhead cranes used in construction.

Benefits of OSHA Crane and Rigging Safety in Construction Audit Checklist

Ensures compliance with OSHA's Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard

Reduces the risk of crane-related accidents, injuries, and fatalities

Improves inspection and maintenance practices for cranes and rigging equipment

Provides a systematic approach to evaluating crane operator competency and certification

Serves as documentation for safety audits and OSHA inspections