The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced on May 21 that it is amending its proposed rule for crane operator training and certification. The new version of the rule removes the ...

The operators of a Harbor Bridge project crane that malfunctioned and caught fire last year have reached a settlement with federal safety officials, agreeing to comply with approved procedures and ...

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has announced plans to remove the eligibility requirement for a physical evaluation for candidates for its certification exams.

The 2018 crane rule from OSHA provided a framework for establishing operator competency for the construction industry. The operator must be: Trained + Certified/Licensed + Evaluated = Qualified. In ...