Overhead Crane Wiki: OSHA Regulations for Training for an Overhead Crane Operator
According to the Associated General Contractors of America, there are an average of 22 deaths each year related to crane operation. In response to this statistic, in August, 2010, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration adopted regulations that all overhead crane operators be qualified and certified. Section 1926.1427 of the U.S. Department of Labor (Federal Register), Cranes and Derricks in Construction Final Rule outlines the requirements for training to receive either certification or qualification.
