California Crane Operators

Mobile Crane Operator State Law Requirements

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Crane Law Articles

State Certification

For most of the 21st century, crane operator certification did not exist. Companies would purchase cranes, train their operators, and that was it. During that time, the crane industry experienced a large number of accidents resulting in injuries and deaths. In 1971,...

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Certification vs Qualification

Crane training and crane operator certification are perhaps the most important contributors to crane safety in the construction industry. Not only is choosing the right crane training provider necessary for safe crane operation, there is no substitute for crane...

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OSHA – All States

OSHA sets the industry standard for crane operator qualification in the Final Rule.

OSHA Small Entity Compliance Guide for the Final Rule for Cranes and Derricks in Construction
CCO Candidate Handbook Cover

OSHA Documents

OSHA Crane Operator Certification FactSheet
OSHA Final Rule
OSHA Rigger Qualification
OSHA Signal Person Qualification
OSHA Wire Rope Facts

State Crane Laws & Licensing Requirements

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