Abstract:
Revision of recordkeeping requirements for tests, inspections, and
maintenance checks to minimize the paperwork burdens imposed on
employers. The revised provisions require that the employer prepare
a certification record, at the time the work is done, which includes
the date the test, inspection, or maintenance check was performed;
the signature of the person who performed the work; and the identity
of the equipment or machinery that was inspected or tested. Parts
affected: Revision of 1910.68(e)(3)-- Manlifts; 1910.106, paragraph
(g)(1)(i)(g) is removed and reserved; 1910.157(f)(16)--Portable fire
extinguishers; 1910.179--Overhead and gantry cranes, paragraphs
(j)(2)(iii), (j)(2)(iv) , (m)(1) introductory text and (m)(2) are
revised and the italicized heading of paragraph (m) is republished;
1910.180--Crawler, locomotive and truck cranes, paragraphs (d)(6),
(g)(1) introductory text and (g)(2) (ii) are revised and the
italicized heading of paragraph is republished; 1910.181--Derricks,
paragraphs (g)(1) introductory text and (g)(3) are revised and the
italicized heading of paragraph (g) is republished;
1910.217--Mechanical power presses, paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and (ii)
are revised; 1910.218--Forging machines, paragraphs (a)(2)(i) and
(ii) are revised; 1952.252--Welding, cutting and brazing, paragraph
(c)(6) is revised; 1910.440--[Amended], paragraph (a)(1) is removed
and reserved. The revisions will become effective October 29, 1986.