Does OSHA require daily written inspection logs for mobile cranes in 2026?
Yes, OSHA 1926.1412 requires daily written inspection logs documenting all crane inspections before each shift or day of use.
OSHA 1926.1412(f) mandates that operators document daily crane inspections in written form. These logs must record the inspection of critical components including wire ropes, boom and jib integrity, outriggers, load blocks, and all safety devices. The inspection must occur before each shift or at the start of each day the crane is used, whichever comes first.
Remember: "Daily Docs = OSHA Law" - Written logs required every shift, no exceptions allowed.
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