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OSHA Overview

1.5 hours

Learning Objectives

  • •Apply OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC requirements to telescoping boom truck operations
  • •Explain OSHA 29 CFR 1926.602 requirements for loader-backhoes and wheel loaders
  • •Identify common OSHA citations for 1C equipment operations
  • •Describe PPE and site safety requirements under OSHA 1926

Topics Covered

  • •29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC — Cranes and Derricks in Construction: applies to boom trucks
  • •1926.1400 — scope: boom trucks used in construction are covered
  • •1926.1408 — power line safety: 20 ft minimum clearance to 350 kV lines
  • •1926.1412 — inspection: shift, monthly (30-day), and annual (qualified person)
  • •1926.1416 — operational aids: ATB device, LMI requirements
  • •1926.1417 — operations: operator must be certified or qualified; documentation required
  • •29 CFR 1926.602 — material handling: applies to loader-backhoes and wheel loaders
  • •1926.602(a) — earthmoving equipment: seat belts, rollover protection (ROPS), backup alarms
  • •PPE requirements: hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility vest, steel-toed boots
  • •Lock-out / Tag-out (LOTO): before any maintenance on powered equipment
  • •Common citations: inadequate inspection records, ATB not functional, no backup alarm, no seat belt

Resources

OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC — Cranes & Derricks in Construction

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OSHA 29 CFR 1926.602 — Material Handling Equipment

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230 CMR 6.00 — Hoisting Machinery (mass.gov)

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Self-Check Questions

Question 1: OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC applies to which 1C equipment?

  1. A. Wheel loaders and loader-backhoes only
  2. B. Telescoping boom trucks used in construction(correct)
  3. C. All 1C equipment equally
  4. D. No 1C equipment — Subpart CC only covers tower cranes
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Explanation:

OSHA 1926 Subpart CC (Cranes and Derricks in Construction) covers telescoping boom trucks used as cranes in construction. Loader-backhoes and wheel loaders fall under 1926.602 (Material Handling Equipment) instead.

Question 2: Under OSHA 1926.602, what rollover protection is required on a wheel loader?

  1. A. No rollover protection is required — it is optional
  2. B. A rollover protective structure (ROPS) meeting SAE standards must be installed(correct)
  3. C. A rollover net around the operator's cab is sufficient
  4. D. Only machines over 10,000 lbs require ROPS
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Explanation:

OSHA 1926.602 requires earthmoving equipment to be equipped with ROPS that meets SAE J320 or equivalent standards. ROPS must be combined with a seat belt — the operator must be restrained or the ROPS provides no protection in an actual rollover.

Question 3: A boom truck operator on a construction site has not been certified or qualified per OSHA 1926.1417. This is an OSHA citation for:

  1. A. A de minimis violation with no penalty
  2. B. An other-than-serious violation
  3. C. A serious violation — employer can be fined per occurrence(correct)
  4. D. Only a verbal warning for first offense
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Explanation:

Operator qualification/certification requirements under OSHA 1926.1417 are serious violations. OSHA can cite the employer for each day of non-compliance. Both MA licensing and OSHA qualification requirements must be met independently.

Question 4: Under OSHA 1926.602, what must a loader-backhoe have when traveling in reverse?

  1. A. A certified spotter walking behind the machine at all times
  2. B. An audible backup alarm that activates automatically when the machine reverses(correct)
  3. C. A flashing amber warning light on the roof
  4. D. Both an alarm and a spotter in all circumstances
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Explanation:

OSHA 1926.602 requires an audible reverse alarm that activates automatically. The alarm must be loud enough to be heard above surrounding noise. A spotter supplements but does not replace the alarm requirement.

Question 5: Which OSHA standard specifically addresses the minimum power line clearance distance for boom truck crane operations?

  1. A. 29 CFR 1926.502 — Fall Protection
  2. B. 29 CFR 1926.602 — Material Handling Equipment
  3. C. 29 CFR 1926.1408 — Power Line Safety(correct)
  4. D. 29 CFR 1926.21 — Safety Training
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Explanation:

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1408 specifically governs power line safety for cranes and derricks in construction (Subpart CC). It sets the 20 ft minimum clearance for lines up to 350 kV and provides procedures for working closer under controlled conditions.

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