Struck-by
Crane lifts and rigging
Dropped loads, rigging failures, swinging loads, and crane contact with power lines. Subpart CC covers cranes and derricks in construction, and 1926.251 covers rigging equipment.
Where it shows up
- Setting steel, trusses, and precast
- Picking material onto a roof or deck
- Tandem lifts and critical lifts
Controls, most effective first
Work down the list. Rely on PPE only for the risk the controls above it cannot remove.
| Level | Control |
|---|---|
| Engineering | Rigging sized for the load and the sling angle |
| Tag lines to control the load | |
| Barricade the crane swing radius | |
| Administrative | Lift plan for every pick, and a written plan for critical lifts |
| Inspect slings and hardware before use on each shift | |
| Qualified rigger and qualified signal person | |
| Certified or qualified crane operator | |
| Nobody under the load | |
| Check power line clearance before setup | |
| PPE | Hard hat and gloves for riggers |
PPE to list on the JHA
Hard hat1926.100Work glovesHigh-visibility vest1926.201Safety-toe boots
OSHA standards
| Citation | Title |
|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1926.251 | Rigging equipment for material handling |
| 29 CFR 1926.1424 | Work area control |
| 29 CFR 1926.1425 | Keeping clear of the load |
| 29 CFR 1926.1427 | Operator training, certification, and evaluation |
| 29 CFR 1926.1428 | Signal person qualifications |
Federal OSHA construction standards. State plans can be stricter, and owners or contracts can add requirements. This page is general information. Check the full standard for your work.
Guides and toolbox talks
| Oct 5, 2026 | How to Write a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA): Step-by-Step Example |