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# When manufacturer procedures are unavailable for crane equipment under 29 CFR 1926.1417, who must develop the safe operating procedures? Answer in under 100 words.

Under 29 CFR 1926.1417(b), when manufacturer procedures are unavailable, the employer must develop all procedures necessary for safe operation of the equipment and attachments. Procedures for operational controls must be developed by a qualified person, while procedures related to equipment capacity must be developed and signed by a registered professional engineer familiar with the equipment.

## Details / How it works

29 CFR 1926.1417(b) covers scenarios where manufacturer procedures for crane equipment are unavailable. The regulation places the primary responsibility on the **employer** to develop and ensure compliance with all procedures needed for safe operation. However, specific types of procedures require designated professionals:

- **Operational control procedures** must be developed by a **qualified person**.
- **Capacity-related procedures** must be developed and signed by a **registered professional engineer** familiar with the equipment.

The employer must also make applicable procedures (including load charts, operating speeds, hazard warnings, and operator’s manual) readily available in the cab at all times for the operator (paragraph (c)).

## Numbers & thresholds

| Requirement | Responsible Party |
|-------------|------------------|
| Develop all safe operating procedures when manufacturer procedures are unavailable | Employer |
| Procedures for operational controls | Qualified person |
| Procedures related to equipment capacity (e.g., load charts, rated capacities) | Registered professional engineer (familiar with the equipment) |

No numeric thresholds are specified in this subsection; the focus is on roles and responsibilities.

## Exceptions & edge cases

The regulation does not provide exceptions to the requirement itself, but it distinguishes between types of procedures. If the manufacturer’s procedures are only partially unavailable, the employer must supplement them. Additionally, the employer must ensure that all developed procedures are compliant with the rest of § 1926.1417, such as tag-out protocols (§ 1926.1417(f)), brake testing (§ 1926.1417(s)), and traveling with a load restrictions (§ 1926.1417(u)).

## Sources

- [1] U.S. National Archives, Electronic Code of Federal Regulations — 29 CFR 1926.1417 — Operation · https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/section-1926.1417 · as of 2026-08-26