Overhead and gantry cranes - Kansas

Kansas follows federal OSHA regulations for overhead and gantry cranes.

A state-specific standard requires the posting of a warning sign to prevent overhead power line accidents.

Under this state standard, each operator of a crane, any part of which is capable of operating within 10 feet of any high voltage overhead line, must post and maintain in plain view of the operator, a durable warning sign, legible at 12 feet, stating: “Unlawful to operate this equipment within 10 feet of high voltage overhead lines unless protected from contact danger.” Each day’s failure to post or maintain such a sign constitutes a separate violation (K.S.A. 66-1713).