• Employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment for their employees, including determining safe ground conditions, assessing hazards in the work zone, inspecting equipment to keep it in good working order, and training employees in proper procedures.

Employers are responsible for minimizing hazards to the extent possible and providing employees with the knowledge and resources to work safely in and around mobile cranes.

Determine ground conditions

Employers must determine whether the ground is sufficient to support the anticipated weight of hoisting equipment and associated loads.

The term “ground conditions” means the ability of the ground to support the equipment (including slope, compaction, and firmness).

Assess hazards

Employers must assess hazards within the work zone that would affect the safe operation of hoisting equipment, such as those of power lines and objects or personnel that would be within the work zone or swing radius of the hoisting equipment.

Ensure equipment is safe

Employers must ensure that the equipment is in safe operating condition by performing required inspections.

Train employees

Employers must train employees in the work zone to recognize hazards associated with the use of the equipment and any related duties that they are assigned to perform.