Construction Crane Safety

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) held stakeholder meetings this past summer and fall. The link below will take you to summarized documents of the comments that we received during these meetings. Also below are links to the most recent drafts of the proposed rules and an updated timeline.

• Comment Document (Summer Meetings)
• Comment Document (Fall Meetings)
• DRAFT Timeline for Crane Rule-Making
• DRAFT Crane Certification
• DRAFT Operator Qualifications
• Legislative Bill

You may also submit written comments on the draft rules to Cindy Ireland.

Regulation & Policy

• General Safety, WAC 296-24, Part D
• Maritime Cranes - Certification
• Safety Standards for Construction Work, WAC 296-155, Part L

 

Who do I contact for more information?

• For information on the rulemaking process, please contact:

  Cindy Ireland
  Department of Labor and Industries
  Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)
  PO Box 44620
  Olympia, WA 98504-4620
  Phone: (360) 902-5522
  Fax: (360) 902-5619
  Email: mooc235@LNI.wa.gov

• For technical questions regarding cranes, please contact Chuck Lemon at (360) 902-4669 or via email to lemc235@LNI.wa.gov