Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders
Group 13. Cranes and Other Hoisting Equipment
Article 98. Operating Rules

§5012. Training -- Supplemental Requirements for Cranes in Construction.

(a) Operators. The employer shall train each operator in accordance with Sections 5006.2(a) and (b), on the safe operation of the equipment the operator will be using.

(b) The employer shall train each operator of the equipment covered by Group 13 in the following practices:

(1) Whenever moving a boom off a support, first raise the boom a short distance (sufficient to take the load of the boom) to determine if the boom hoist brake requires adjustment.

Note: Where more specific manufacturer's instructions are available for this process, they shall apply.

(A) If the brake does not hold and cannot be adjusted to hold, the condition shall be repaired. (B) See Sections 5008.1(e) [tag-out] and 5008.1(g) [adjustments or repairs] for additional requirements.

(2) Where available, the manufacturer's emergency procedures for halting unintended equipment movement.

Credits

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-26-2022; operative 7-26-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 30). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.