CFR 178E - Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualification

On August 9, 2010, OSHA issued a final rule to revise the Cranes and Derricks Standard (Subpart CC) and related sections of the construction standard to update and specify industry work practices necessary to sections of the construction standard to update and specify industry work practices necessary to protect employees during the use of cranes and derricks in construction. The final rule (Federal Register) also addressed advances in the designs of cranes and derricks, related hazards, and the qualifications of employees needed to operate them safely.

The altered provision no longer requires different levels of certification based on the rated lifting capacity of equipment. While testing organizations are not required to issue capacities distinguished by rated capacities, they are permitted to do so, and employers may accept them or continue to rely on certifications based on crane type alone. This rule also establishes minimum requirements for determining operator competency. The N.C. Commissioner of Labor adopted this rule with an effective date of May 3, 2019. 

Also reference  CPL 02-01-057, Compliance Directive for the Cranes and Derricks, SN 44 - Upper and Lower Controls on Vehicle-mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms, CFR 178A - Cranes and Derricks: Underground Construction and Demolition, CFR 178B - Crane and Derricks: Digger Derrick Exemption, CFR 178C - Cranes and Derricks: Operator Certification, CFR 178D - Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification Extension, CFR 178 - Cranes and Derricks, CFR 178F - Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Railroad Roadway Work. Additional resources and information can be found on the safety and health topic page for Cranes and Derricks.