Administrative Rule Review Report #AR10-084
Legislative Service Office
21-Dec-10
AGENCY: Department of Employment, Worker's Safety-OSHA.
DATE SUBMITTED: 12/10/2010.
SUBJECT: Chapter 1, General (A); Chapter 3, General Safety and Health (C); Chapter 12-14, Scaffolds (L), Fall Protection (M), Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors (N); Chapter 15, Motorized Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment & Marine Operations (0); Chapter 18, Steel Erection (R); Chapter 19, Tunnels & Shafts, Caissons, Cofferdams, & Compressed Air (S); Chapter 20, Demolition (T); Chapter 22, Power Transmission and Distribution (V); Chapter 24, Stairways & Ladders (X), Chapter 29, Cranes & Derricks in Construction (CC); and Chapter 30, Cranes & Derricks Used in Demolition & Underground (DD).
NATURE OF RULES: Legislative.
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: W.S. 27-11-105(b).
DETERMINATION OF PROCEDURAL COMPLIANCE BASED UPON INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY THE AGENCY TO LSO: Apparently complete to date.
SUMMARY OF RULES: These amendments to existing OSHA rules update standards for the safe use of cranes and derricks in construction. The revised rule:
• Updates references to standards of the American National Standards Institute that are incorporated by reference in the rules;
• Reflects advances in the design of cranes and derricks since the rules were promulgated;
• Requires employers to assess associated work area risk factors such as ground stability, presence of power lines and proximity of workers;
• Requires periodic inspections of lifting equipment;
• Requires training of workers to recognize specific hazards in the use of lifting equipment.
FINDINGS: The rules appear to be within the scope of statutory authority and legislative intent.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That the rules be placed on the Consent List and be approved by the Council as submitted by the Agency.
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Gerald W. Laska
Staff Attorney
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Lynda G. Cook
Staff Attorney
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