Moving large, heavy loads is crucial in the construction industry. There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the operators of the diverse lifting devices, and for workers in proximity to them. OSHA’s Cranes & Derricks in Construction webpage offers important safety information on these devices and their operation, including Assembly and Disassembly Fact Sheet, Underground Construction & Demolition Final Rule, Final Rule for Crane Operator Certification, and much more.