195. (1) An overhead travelling crane for general use shall meet the standards set out in CSA Standard B167-16 (R2021) “Overhead cranes, gantry cranes, monorails, hoists, and jib cranes”. O. Reg. 69/23, s. 28 (1). (2) An electric overhead travelling crane for steel mill service shall meet the standards set out in the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers Standard No. 6, “Specifications for Electric Overhead Travelling Cranes for Steel Mill Service”. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 195 (2). (3) Every production crane shall be provided with, (a)  a safe means of access and egress for the operator from the cab mounted on the crane when, (i)  it is parked in the normal parking position, and (ii)  it cannot be brought to the normal parking position; and (b)  an alarm by which the operator can warn persons that may be endangered by the moving crane. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 195 (3). (4) Every service crane shall be provided with an alarm that is visible to persons in the vicinity of the crane when the crane is operating on, (a)  pendant control, where the worker controlling the crane does not have a clear view of the area in which the crane is operating; or (b)  radio frequency control. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 195 (4). (5) Every production crane and every service crane shall be provided with, (a)  protection against inadvertent operation by radio frequencies when equipped with radio frequency controls; (b)  an operating procedure to guard against colliding with other cranes on the same track; (c)  a load rating plate, stating the maximum load that can be carried by the crane, posted on the crane; (d)  a means by which the power conductors for the crane can be safely disconnected from the source of electrical supply; and (e)  a switch or circuit breaker by which the maximum power to the crane can be safely interrupted from the cab on the crane, unless the crane collectors can be safely removed. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 195 (5). (6) Before a crane is first used, a person trained in and using the commissioning and testing requirements contained in CSA Standard B167-16 (R2021) “Overhead cranes, gantry cranes, monorails, hoists, and jib cranes” shall test devices that may affect the safe operation of the crane. O. Reg. 69/23, s. 28 (2). (6.1) While a crane is in use a trained person shall examine and service devices that may affect the safe operation of the crane at a frequency at least equal to that recommended by its manufacturer or, if there is no manufacturer’s recommendation, at a frequency at least equal to that specified by a competent person. O. Reg. 571/92, s. 16 (1). (7) In addition to the requirements of subsection (6), devices that may affect the safe operation of, (a)  a production crane shall be tested daily when in use; and (b)  a service crane shall be tested daily when in use and the test shall be made before the first use of the crane on that day. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 195 (7). (8) The shafting of each hoist drive train of a production crane shall be subjected to the appropriate non-destructive test or tests to determine if it is in sound condition, (a)  before the production crane is first used; and (b)  after the production crane has been first used, at a frequency at least equal to that recommended by its manufacturer or, if there is no manufacturer’s recommendation, at a frequency at least equal to that specified by an engineer. O. Reg. 187/19, s. 12 (1); O. Reg. 373/22, s. 8. (8.1) Revoked: O. Reg. 187/19, s. 12 (1). (9) A log book shall be kept for each crane and the log book shall contain, (a)  a record of the dates on which testing, servicing and inspections were performed; (b)  a record of the findings of any tests and examinations; (c)  a record of repairs and modifications performed and the signature of the person performing such work; and (d)  the signature of the supervisor authorizing the repairs or modifications referred to in clause (c). R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 195 (9). (10) No crane shall be operated, (a)  when in the hoisting rope, (i)  the number of broken wires in one lay length exceeds 5 per cent of the total in the rope, or (ii)  defects that seriously affect its strength are known to exist; (b)  when a person is in the vicinity of the wheel tracks unless precautions have been taken to ensure his or her safety; (c)  by an unauthorized person; (d)  by a person who is not a competent person, except for the purpose of training; (e)  when any device that may affect safe operation is found to be faulty; and (f)  when the load exceeds the load rating of the crane, except for the purpose of a test. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 195 (10). (11) No person shall ride or be permitted to ride, (a)  on the load being carried by a crane; (b)  on a crane except, (i)  the crane operator and any trainee, (ii)  personnel performing maintenance, inspection, or testing of the crane, (iii)  supervisors, and (iv)  for the purpose of maintenance repairs from the crane when precautions for the safety of workers doing the repair have been implemented. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 195 (11). (12) A production crane shall be operated by a competent person who is in possession of a subsisting crane operator’s medical certificate, and a list of the names of active crane operators and the expiry dates of their medical certificates shall be recorded and posted. O. Reg. 187/19, s. 12 (2). (13) A person operating a production crane shall, (a)  be physically and mentally fit to discharge the duties of a crane operator; (b)  undergo a medical examination by a physician before commencing work as a crane operator and every twelve months thereafter; (c)  obtain a crane operator’s medical certificate from the physician that, (i)  certifies that the person is physically fit to operate a crane and is not subject to any infirmity of body or mind that may interfere with the duties of a crane operator, (ii)  expires twelve months from its date, (iii)  is signed and dated by the physician, and (iv)  is kept available for inspection. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 854, s. 195 (13); O. Reg. 187/19, s. 12 (3). (14), (15) Revoked: O. Reg. 187/19, s. 12 (4).