Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 25 - LIFTING AND CARRYING APPARATUS
Subchapter B - CRANES, BOOMS AND HOISTS
LOCOMOTIVE CRANES AND CRAWLER-MOUNTED CRANES
Section 25.71 - Special requirements

Universal Citation: 34 PA Code ยง 25.71

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) Steps and handholds. All locomotive cranes shall be provided with steps and handholds located so as to give convenient access to the cab, or operator's quarters.

(b) Couplers. If locomotive cranes are equipped with couplers, these shall be extended to clear the revolving tank end of the cab.

(c) Load indicators. Capacity plates shall be attached on all locomotive cranes. They shall clearly indicate the safe load in tons for maximum and minimum positions of the boom and for at least two intermediate positions. These indications shall be for loads both with and without the use of outriggers.

(d) Swinging levers. All "swinging" levers on locomotive cranes shall be provided with means to lock them in neutral position.

(e) Warning device. A warning device shall be provided on all locomotive cranes, and shall be sounded before cranes are put in motion and, if necessary, while the crane is travelling.

(f) Tipping. Provisions shall be made to prevent the tipping of locomotive cranes. Out-riggers and rail clamps shall be permissible.

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