Control of Lifting Cranes: Legal Foundations and Safety
2026-01-21 17:00:00 / News

⚖️ What documents govern this control?
The operation of cranes and their safety standards are regulated by the following key legislative instruments:
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Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan: "On Industrial Safety of Hazardous Production Facilities."
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Industrial Safety Rules: "Rules for the Construction and Safe Operation of Lifting Cranes" (the primary technical regulation).
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Cabinet of Ministers Resolutions: Regulations on the procedure for state accounting and registration of hazardous production facilities in the state register.
🛡 What is the role of the Committee?
The Committee for Industrial, Radiation, and Nuclear Safety performs the following vital functions on behalf of the state:
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State Registration: Every lifting crane must be registered with the Committee and entered into the state register before being put into service.
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Expertise Oversight: Monitoring the expert assessment of project documentation and technical conditions to ensure compliance with industrial safety requirements.
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Regular Inspections: State supervision of timely technical maintenance and the functionality of safety devices (limiters, brakes).
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Personnel Certification: Participating in the examination of the knowledge and qualifications of crane operators (machinists), mechanics, and safety officers.
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Issuing Permits: Authority to suspend crane operations when defects are identified or to issue work permits once all safety requirements are met.
📌 Note! Regardless of the crane type, failure to comply with safety regulations leads not only to administrative liability but also poses a severe risk to human life.
🌐 Safe labor is the guarantee of sustainable production!
