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OSHA Requires Operator Evaluation

Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jim Headley
OSHA Requires Operator Evaluation

OSHA understood that an operator certification doesn’t indicate that an operator is qualified to operate a particular crane performing a specific job.

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Misunderstanding Crane Operator Certification

Posted on September 4, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jim Headley
Misunderstanding Crane Operator Certification

Guest Perspective By James Headley Crane operator certification is the second of OSHA'S three steps to operator qualification. By now, most people who use cranes are aware that crane operator certification is firmly established as federal law. That officially occurred...

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Would Your Training Stand Up in Court?

Posted on September 3, 2025September 5, 2025 by James L. White III, Atty.
Would Your Training Stand Up in Court?

High-Quality Training High-quality training should be a priority for every company, but especially for those whose employees work at height. Proper training reduces the likelihood of accidents and their high costs. Well-designed, properly administered training also sets a solid foundation...

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OSHA Takes Training to a Higher Level

Posted on September 2, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jim Headley
OSHA Takes Training to a Higher Level

It finally happened. After almost 10 years, on December 10, 2018, OSHA implemented the Crane Operator Certification law and licensing for those states requiring an operator license. But that's not all they did! In addition to implementing this law, OSHA...

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What’s All the Fuss About? OSHA’s Type and Capacity Requirement

Posted on September 1, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jim Headley
What’s All the Fuss About? OSHA’s Type and Capacity Requirement

By: James Headley | Director, Crane Institute of America, Inc. Lately there's been a lot of chatter in the industry about OSHA requiring operators to be certified by type and capacity. This particular requirement was included in the new Cranes...

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A Question of Duty

Posted on August 31, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jim Headley
A Question of Duty

An article by Jim Headley analyzes the question, “Are crane operators responsible for the actions of others?”

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Certifcation Needed More Than Ever

Posted on August 30, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jim Headley
Certifcation Needed More Than Ever

Jim Headley analyzes the attitudes towards regulations and certifications in the crane and rigging industry, calling for a radical rethink.

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Load Chart Illiteracy

Posted on August 29, 2025September 5, 2025 by Cliff Dickinson
Load Chart Illiteracy

Policies, practices and attitudes promote universal ignorance

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Mobile Crane Accidents Prevented with Trained, Qualified Operators

Posted on August 28, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jim Headley
Mobile Crane Accidents Prevented with Trained, Qualified Operators

Operator error is usually only a “symptom” of the cause of crane accidents.

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Rigging: An Overlooked Area

Posted on August 27, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jim Headley
Rigging: An Overlooked Area

Jim Headley examines why the art of rigging is so underrated and overlooked in construction projects, and gives a personal testimony on the fatal consequences of overlooking the role.

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