Revising the Exemption for Digger Derricks in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard
osha-workplace-safety · Occupational Safety and Health Administration · Published 2012-11-09 · Effective 2013-02-07 · 77 FR 67270
Document
Document number
2012-27210
Federal Register citation
77 FR 67270
CFR reference
29 CFR 1926
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule.
Category
osha-workplace-safety
Sub-agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication date
2012-11-09
Effective date
2013-02-07
DOL docket
Docket ID-OSHA-2012-0025
Abstract
OSHA is broadening the exemption for digger derricks in its standard for cranes and derricks. OSHA issued a final standard updating the requirements for cranes and derricks on August 9, 2010, and the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) petitioned for review of the standard in the United States Court of Appeals. After petitioning, EEI provided OSHA with new information regarding digger derricks. OSHA reviewed the additional information and the rulemaking record, and decided to broaden the exemption for digger derricks used in the electric-utility industry by means of this direct final rule.