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Stringent enforcement by OSHA not the answer

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Roy Peterson, senior controls engineer for Duct-O-Wire, of Wisconsin, which supplies electrification systems for cranes, hoists and monorails, gives his take on crane inspection and maintenance. Regrettably, much of what you outlined in your article of closure regarding crane inspections rings true. However, I have some disagreement with the submittal by Rick Wall, outlining his thoughts on OSHA stepping in with training requirements for crane service personnel.

OSHA is very specific on inspection types, the frequency of inspections based upon usage patterns, as well as the qualifications of designated personnel. This applies to both the end user and whoever is designated for inspection work by the same. It also covers what a qualified crane inspector must posses in the way of training, knowledge, examples of reports to be filed, and all actions taken as a result of the determinations rendered.

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