Labor Code section 7371

As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

“Crane” means a machine for lifting or lowering a load and moving it horizontally, in which the hoisting mechanism is an integral part of the machine. It may be driven manually or by power and may be a fixed or a mobile machine, but does not include stackers, lift trucks, power shovels, backhoes, excavators, concrete pumping equipment, or straddle type mobile boat hoists.

(b)

“Straddle type mobile boat hoist” means a straddle type carrier supported by four wheels with pneumatic tires capable of straddling and carrying boats with high masts and superstructure.

(c)

“Tower crane” means a crane in which a boom, swinging jib, or other structural member is mounted on a vertical mast or tower.

(d)

“Mobile tower crane” means a tower crane which is mounted on a crawler, truck, or similar carrier for travel or transit.

(e)

“Crane employer” means an employer who is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a tower crane.

(f)

“Certificating agency” shall have the same definition as in Section 4885 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

Source: Section 7371, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=LAB§ionNum=7371.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1993; accessed Dec. 29, 2025).

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