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Behind their powerful presence lies a critical responsibility - compliance with standards that ensure the well-being of workers and the longevity of equipment. In this blog post, we will discuss the most important crane standards that businesses must adhere to in order to maintain compliance and foster a safe working environment, along with a particular focus on the importance of adhering to the code 1926-1400.

The ten sections of OSHA 1926 Subpart CC that inspectors cite most often, each one linked to the full standard - inspections, signal person qualifications, power line safety, operator certification and more. Reviewed for 2026, with the accredited crane training that keeps you out of trouble.

OSHA requires a documented annual crane inspection on top of shift and monthly checks. Daily and weekly crane use wears out critical parts, and that wear can lead to a breakdown or a failure that puts you, your crew or your company at risk. Includes a full crane inspection checklist and record keeping rules.