Jenkins Academy of Applied Technology

Cranes, Derricks, Rigging and Signaling — Regulatory crosswalk

Cranes, Derricks, Rigging and Signaling · v1.0.0 · October 22, 2026

Course developed by Todd Jerome Jenkins, MS, CSP.

General-industry and construction crane, derrick, rigging and signaling requirements. Equipment-specific instruction, practical verification, workplace authorization and related qualifications remain separate.

Area	Basis	Lessons	Treatment and separate evidence
CRN-001 — Choose the rules for the equipment and work	1926.1400, 1926.1438, 1926.1441; 1910.179-.181, 1910.184	scope	Identify the actual equipment, activity, applicable standard and separate role qualifications before assignment. Identify the actual equipment, activity, applicable standard and separate role qualifications before assignment.
CRN-001 — Assign competent and qualified people	1926.1401, 1926.1404(a), 1926.1430(d)-(g)	roles	Name each responsible person, verify role-specific ability and authority, and correct training gaps before work. Name each responsible person, verify role-specific ability and authority, and correct training gaps before work.
CRN-001 — Verify operator training, certification and evaluation	1926.1427(a)-(f), (h), (j); 1926.1430(c)	operators	Verify the separate credential, training and employer evaluation for the actual assignment. Verify the separate credential, training and employer evaluation for the actual assignment.
CRN-001 — Verify task-specific rigging competence	1926.1401, 1926.1404(r), 1926.1425(c); 1926.251	riggers	Match demonstrated rigging competence to the actual load and task, and resolve unknowns before lifting. Match demonstrated rigging competence to the actual load and task, and resolve unknowns before lifting.
CRN-001 — Qualify signal persons before assignment	1926.1428; 1926.1441(f)	signal_qualification	Verify the proper evaluator, knowledge and practical tests, signaling types and available documentation. Verify the proper evaluator, knowledge and practical tests, signaling types and available documentation.
CRN-001 — Use clear signals and stop when communication fails	1926.1419-.1422; Subpart CC Appendix A	signals	Agree, test and maintain the communication method; obey every safety stop and stop on lost communication. Agree, test and maintain the communication method; obey every safety stop and stop on lost communication.
CRN-001 — Plan support, access and changing ground conditions	1926.1402, 1926.1412(d), 1926.1417	ground	Confirm support and underground hazards with responsible parties and stop if the setup changes. Confirm support and underground hazards with responsible parties and stop if the setup changes.
CRN-001 — Control assembly, disassembly and special equipment	1926.1403-.1406, 1926.1434-.1438, 1926.1440-.1441	assembly	Use the correct procedures and director, control component movement and verify specialized requirements. Use the correct procedures and director, control component movement and verify specialized requirements.
CRN-001 — Inspect equipment and control defects	1926.1412-.1417, 1926.1429; 1910.179-.181	inspections	Verify required inspections and records, report defects, and prevent use until an allowed correction or measure is established. Verify required inspections and records, report defects, and prevent use until an allowed correction or measure is established.
CRN-001 — Inspect and select slings and hardware	1910.184; 1926.251	rigging_equipment	Use identified, inspected and compatible gear within the actual hitch and angle limits. Use identified, inspected and compatible gear within the actual hitch and angle limits.
CRN-001 — Prevent power-line contact and plan emergencies	1926.1407-.1411, 1926.1430(a)	power_lines	Have the employer establish the correct power-line plan, distances, controls and emergency instruction before work. Have the employer establish the correct power-line plan, distances, controls and emergency instruction before work.
CRN-001 — Control capacity, load movement and fall zones	1926.1417-.1418, 1926.1424-.1426, 1926.1432	lift_control	Confirm actual capacity and the lift plan, control access, and stop when a safety concern arises. Confirm actual capacity and the lift plan, control access, and stop when a safety concern arises.
CRN-001 — Apply general-industry crane and derrick rules	1910.179, 1910.180, 1910.181, 1910.184; 1910.147	general_industry	Use the general-industry rule for the actual crane, train designated personnel and verify inspections and safe controls. Use the general-industry rule for the actual crane, train designated personnel and verify inspections and safe controls.
CRN-001 — Recognize special lifts and finish workplace verification	1926.1431-.1432, 1926.1436(q), 1926.1441(j), 1926.1427-.1430	special_and_records	Verify the actual role and job evidence, escalate specialized lifts and close out safely. Verify the actual role and job evidence, escalate specialized lifts and close out safely.

Sources

Federal OSHA sources reviewed October 22, 2026. Confirm the actual work, jurisdiction and applicable additional requirements. Agency guidance supports planning; it is distinguished from mandatory standard text.