California Code of Regulations
Title 8 - Industrial Relations
Division 1 - Department of Industrial Relations
Chapter 4 - Division of Industrial Safety
Subchapter 7 - General Industry Safety Orders
Group 13 - Cranes and Other Hoisting Equipment
Article 94 - Hydraulic Cranes and Excavators
Section 4945 - Purpose

The orders in this article shall apply to hydraulic cranes and excavators of the revolving type that use hydraulic power to operate basic functions and/or front-end operating equipment. They may be mounted in a fixed location, crawler mounted or rubber tire carrier mounted, have front-end operating equipment such as lift crane, clamshell, magnet, dragline, pile driver, etc., as herein described, or any adaptations of the same which retain the basic characteristics.

EXCEPTION: Cranes having a capacity of one ton or less.

1. Amendment filed 4-16-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 16).
2. Amendment filed 8-29-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 39).

Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.