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According to OSHA, crane inspections are vital to workplace safety in the lifting and rigging industry as well as in the construction sector. Crane inspections help businesses avoid massive fines, interruptions, and accidents by confirming that equipment complies with current local, state, and federal requirements and laws.
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) mandates crane inspection. The United States Department of Labor requires all businesses to conduct routine crane inspections per OSHA 1910.179 regulations and standards to reduce workplace accidents.
A crane inspection ensures that all parts adhere to local, state, and federal regulations. More importantly, routine inspection aids in problem detection, so remedial action may be implemented before they develop into catastrophic incidents or expensive, irreversible repairs.
In industries where heavy lifting and material handling are routine, the safety and reliability of cranes are critical. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established comprehensive inspection requirements to ensure that cranes operate safely and efficiently, minimizing the risk of accidents and equipment failure. These regulations are critical for maintaining safety standards and protecting workers across various sectors including construction, manufacturing, and mining.
OSHA violations could result in substantial penalties and fines that can become quite costly, and also pose a substantial risk to the health and safety of workers. The easiest way to avoid violations is to conduct OSHA compliance inspections on a regular basis.
Failure to maintain equipment to OSHA standards could result in increased turnover, strikes, costly litigation, injuries, or death. Worker safety should be of primary concern to every company. Providing safe working conditions and equipment is one of your basic obligations as an employer, and your employees will notice when you take their safety seriously by having OSHA compliance inspections conducted.
OSHA standards must be taken seriously, as the financial costs can add up quickly. One poorly maintained or unsafely operated crane can cost tens of thousands of dollars in penalties. Injuries or death that result from poor equipment or unsafe activity can result in even larger fines, above and beyond any civil litigation that may occur. While up front the expense may seem unnecessary, regular OSHA compliance inspections are the cost-effective choice.
Companies cited by OSHA for violating standards can expect their insurance costs to go up significantly. OSHA compliance inspections proactively identify potential violations so they can be addressed before they become serious problems. Most insurers will substantially increase premiums after a workplace accident.
We at Southeast Rigging offer lifting and rigging training at our facilities. Whenever you want to make sure you stay on top of the latest safety requirements, including cranes and other lifting equipment, we are your best pick.
No one knows safety better than us, and we make sure to pass down the knowledge to our trainees. If you want to know more, feel free to contact us - we’d love to talk.
