This rulemaking is also intended to provide clarity on L&I’s interpretation of requirements related to crane decertification and reinstatement. Another recent update by OSHA included exemptions and clarifications for unique equipment used in roadway railway work. OSHA’s rule also establishes minimum requirements for determining operator competency. While testing organizations are not required to issue certifications 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. OSHA also altered a provision that required different levels of certification based on the rated lifting capacity of equipment. These updates included clarifying each employer's duty to ensure the competency of crane operators through training, certification or licensing, and evaluation. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently updated their standards. The purpose of this rulemaking is to amend the safety standards for cranes and derricks in construction.
