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29 CFR 1926.1419: Signals—general requirements

Subpart CC—Cranes and Derricks in Construction

38citations since 2015
38employers cited
61%serious, willful or repeat
$3,793median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.1419 38 times since 2015, against 38 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $198,285 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1926.1419(a)(1) · 9 citations

(1) The point of operation, meaning the load travel or the area near or at load placement, is not in full view of the operator.

1926.1419(f) · 8 citations

(f) During operations requiring signals, the ability to transmit signals between the operator and signal person must be maintained. If that ability is interrupted at any time, the operator must safely stop operations requiring signals until it is reestablished and a proper signal is given and understood.

1926.1419(h) · 6 citations

(h) Only one person may give signals to a crane/derrick at a time, except in circumstances covered by paragraph (j) of this section.

1926.1419(j) · 4 citations

(j) Anyone who becomes aware of a safety problem must alert the operator or signal person by giving the stop or emergency stop signal. (Note: § 1926.1417(y) requires the operator to obey a stop or emergency stop signal).

1926.1419(g) · 3 citations

(g) If the operator becomes aware of a safety problem and needs to communicate with the signal person, the operator must safely stop operations. Operations must not resume until the operator and signal person agree that the problem has been resolved.

1926.1419(a)(2) · 2 citations

(2) When the equipment is traveling, the view in the direction of travel is obstructed.

1926.1419(c)(1) · 2 citations

(c) Hand signals. (1) When using hand signals, the Standard Method must be used (see appendix A of this subpart). Exception: Where use of the Standard Method for hand signals is infeasible, or where an operation or use of an attachment is not covered in the Standard Method, non-standard hand signals may be used in accordance with paragraph (c)(2) of this section.

1926.1419(b) · 1 citations

(b) Types of signals. Signals to operators must be by hand, voice, audible, or new signals.

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  • Construction 35
  • Manufacturing 2
  • Wholesale Trade 1

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