When more than one guidance applies, the end user should always follow the strictest rule, said Larry Kime, senior instructor of the Crane Inspection & Certification Bureau (CICB), Orlando, Fla. OSHA law often incorporates ASME standards and is the best place to start for crane and rigging rules. Projects involving cranes fall under four types of guidance: OSHA rule ASME standard manufacturer's instructions or company policy. Often, the lifting job will be dictated by more than one regulation. The applicable guidance depends on the type of lift and whether it's being performed as part of a construction, general industry or military project. The list of rules and regulations governing lifting and rigging procedures is long and varied. A contractor has to determine the type of operation or activity and the applicable rule or standard on a case-by-case basis.
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