Cranes are the quintessential “moving part” to construction sites. Look around any South Florida sky and you are likely to see cranes flying. This is a positive indication of ongoing construction and development. However, the use of cranes and other heavy hoisting equipment has resulted in several tragic accidents and fatalities. Especially in the South Florida geographical location where it is exposed to the onslaught of hurricanes and other weather events, the presence of cranes and other hoisting equipment can pose serious concerns of job site and public safety.

Those working on construction sites must abide by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and standards when operating cranes and hoisting equipment, see Section 29 C.F.R. 1926.550(a)(1)-(19). The OSHA regulations seek to ensure occupational safety by requiring compliance with either the manufacturer’s specifications for erection, maintenance and operation of cranes and hoists or, if those are unavailable, compliance with the determinations of a qualified engineer. The OSHA regulations also require contractors to “designate a competent person who shall inspect all machinery and equipment prior to each use, and during use, to make sure it is in safe operating condition.”

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