1926.1416(e)(5): OSHA rule
Key takeaways
- 1926.1416(e)(5) is part of OSHA's construction standards (29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart CC).
- Related part: 1926.1416(e) Category II operational aids and alternative measures (3 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1926.1416(e)(5) is one requirement inside 1926.1416 Operational aids, an OSHA construction standard (Part 1926, Subpart CC). It includes 2 sub-paragraphs. The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(5) The following devices are required on equipment manufactured after November 8, 2011:
(i) Outrigger/stabilizer position (horizontal beam extension) sensor/monitor if the equipment has outriggers or stabilizers. Temporary alternative measures: The operator must verify that the position of the outriggers or stabilizers is correct (in accordance with manufacturer procedures) before beginning operations requiring outrigger or stabilizer deployment. Open (e)(5)(i)
(ii) Hoist drum rotation indicator if the equipment has a hoist drum not visible from the operator's station. Temporary alternative measures: Mark the drum to indicate the rotation of the drum. In addition, install mirrors or remote video cameras and displays if necessary for the operator to see the mark. Open (e)(5)(ii)
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1926.1416.
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OSHA interpretation letters
- Numerous questions related to operational aids required by various standards for cranes and derricks in construction. (2012-03-13)
Related parts of this rule
- 1926.1416(e) Category II operational aids and alternative measures 3 citations
- 1926.1416(e)(5)(i)
- 1926.1416(e)(5)(ii)
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1926.1416 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly
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