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Crane design review under marine terminal standards

Summary A marine cargo company asked for clarification of the crane and derrick design review rule. OSHA said the rule aims to ensure an adequate review for employee safety and permits use of the original foreign manufacturer when available.
Document
Federal opinion letter
Agency
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Document number
1984-02-28
Date issued
February 28, 1984
Status
Active
Status last verified October 10, 2026
Topics
Workplace Safety OSHA 1917 Cranes
Source
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February 28, 1984

Mr. M. T. Bohlman
Director
Development & Engineering
Sea-Land Service, Inc.
[Recipient address omitted]
Dear Mr. Bohlman:

This is response to your letter of February 9, requesting a clarification of 29 CFR 1917.45(b)(3).

The intent of 29 CFR 1917.45(b)(3) is to make certain that an adequate design review occurs to ensure the safety of employees exposed to crane or derrick. The subject standard does allow the use of original foreign manufacturers when their services are available.

If we can be of further assistance, please let me know.

Sincerely,
John B. Miles, Jr., Director
Directorate of Field Operations

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