What is the general industry crane standard?

• A. 1910.180
• B. 1910.184
• C. 1926.251
• D. B30.5

Answer: (A)

The concept being tested is which OSHA standard applies to general industry cranes. In general industry workplaces, overhead and gantry cranes fall under OSHA’s standard that specifically addresses overhead and gantry cranes, covering how these cranes must be designed, installed, inspected, maintained, and operated, including requirements for operator training and certification. This standard provides the framework for safe crane use in most non-construction settings.

The other options relate to different topics: one deals with slings, another with rigging practices in construction, and a different ASME B30 set applies to specific crane types in other contexts. Therefore, the general industry overhead and gantry crane standard is the one that governs these cranes in most workplaces.