STD 03-12-001 - Cranes - Clearance Near Power Lines

This STD provides clarification for 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(15)(i); clarification as related to the "forbidden zone" for clearance between electrical power lines and any part of equipment or machines. Old STD number: STD 3-12.1A - Cranes - Clearance Near Power Lines. Note: 1926.550 was redesignated 1926.1501 by new standard issued August 9, 2010, [Federal Register]. However, 1926.1501 does not exist. Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks provides additional standards applicable to powerlines. 

Also reference  CPL 02-01-057, Compliance Directive for the Cranes and Derricks, SN 44 - Upper and Lower Controls on Vehicle-mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms, CFR 178A - Cranes and Derricks: Underground Construction and Demolition, CFR 178B - Crane and Derricks: Digger Derrick Exemption, CFR 178C - Cranes and Derricks: Operator Certification, CFR 178D - Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification Extension, CFR 178E - Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification, and CFR 178F - Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Railroad Roadway Work. Additional resources and information can be found on the safety and health topic page for Cranes and Derricks. To identify whether this rule applies, go to Does "Subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks in Construction" Apply to You?.