You may not realize it, but digger derricks play an important role in our everyday lives. Companies use these vehicles to dig holes and set the poles used by electrical utility and telecommunication companies, as well as those used for signage and outdoor advertising.

ANSI/ASSP A10.31, Safety Requirements, Definitions and Specifications for Digger Derricks, offers guidance to those involved in the design, manufacture, sale, lease, use and operation of digger derricks about how to ensure that the equipment is designed and manufactured properly, and that everyone understands their responsibilities for its safe use.  

With so many different parties involved in the process, there are many considerations to keep workers safe while operating these vehicles.

Click here to read more on the three factors that are particularly important to address to safeguard workers who use and operate digger derricks.