Proponents of a new standardized test for tower crane operators hope to advance industry safety and accountability in the midst of a controversial, national push for certification in the U.S. The ...

The air conditioner was buzzing and blowing to keep up with the desert sun, but the small window unit had already lost its cool. My hands—shaky and slippery with sweat—were having trouble keeping a ...

SUMMARY: On August 9, 2010, OSHA issued a final standard establishing requirements for cranes and derricks used in construction work. The standard requires employers to ensure that crane operators are ...

Regardless of the type of work they do, the Occupational Health & Safety Administration, Washington, requires crane operators to be competent. While cranes are used in a wide range of industries, they ...

Just in time for the International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE), Crane Institute Certification (CIC) announces the availability of certification programs for operators of articulating ...

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 ...