Certification

Every crane lift requiring signals needs a qualified signal person. Learn OSHA certification requirements, standard hand signals, communication protocols, and qualification testing procedures.

When do you need a third-party crane inspector vs. in-house? Understand the regulatory triggers, insurance requirements, and business situations that mandate independent crane inspections.

OSHA uses these terms precisely — and they don't mean the same thing. If the wrong person is signing off on your inspections, those inspections are effectively invalid.

Complete guide to crane operator certification requirements under OSHA's 2026 mandate. Compare NCCCO, CIC-Crane, and NCCER programs, understand state-specific requirements, recertification timelines, and develop compliant operator qualification programs.