According to new Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, crane operators will be required to undergo third party certification in an effort to increase jobsite safety and save lives.  The rule will take effect on November 8, 2010; however, the third party certification requirement will not take effect for another four years due to the limited availability of OSHA-accredited training facilities. Many employers criticize these costly new regulations, but OSHA officials hope that third party certifications will protect workers and prevent many jobsite accidents. It is important to note that this new standard will not preempt state and local requirements.

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