Physical qualifications for crane operators

NOTICE: This is an OSHA Archive Document, and may no longer represent OSHA Policy. It is presented here as historical content, for research and review purposes only.

June 1, 1993

Mr. Darryl D. Orr
[Recipient address omitted]
Dear Mr. Orr:

This is in response to your March 30 letter concerning the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) physical qualification requirements for equipment operators. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry.

With regard to the physical qualification requirements which were included in the OSHA Training Institute (OTI) manual for the OSHA 10-hour construction safety course, please be advised that these requirements are from the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) B30.5-1968, Safety Code for Crawler, Locomotive and Truck Cranes. Although this ANSI standard is incorporated by reference, OSHA's current policy is that these requirements do not apply to any operator. This policy is set forth in a 1981 letter of interpretation to Mr. A. Bennett Hill, Jr. I have enclosed a copy of the letter for your reference.

In addition, your concerns have been forwarded to the OTI for review. Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention.

If we can be of any further assistance, please contact me or Mr. Dale Cavanaugh of my staff at (202) 219-8136.

Sincerely,
Roy F. Gurnham, P.E., Esq.
Director
Office of Construction and Maritime
Compliance Assistance

Enclosure

Note: The referenced enclosure is available as a separate record which can be found by searching on the date May 8, 1981.

[Requester letter reproduced on OSHA page; omitted here.]