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New Crane Operator Regulations On Minnesota Construction Worksites

An Overview

Legislation was enacted in Minnesota May 24, 2005,

that requires the certification and regulation of crane operators.
The new regulation takes effect July 1, 2007

Presented by: Doug Swenson

Operations Manager for Phillippi Equipment Company
 History & Overview
• On Mar 22, 2001 S.F. 1968 was introduced and referred to
committee.
• On Apr 2, 2001 H.F. 1276 was posted.
• On May 17, 2001 Senate and House agree on bill for
“Crane Study”
 Task Force Formed
• The task force met four times during the summer and fall
of 2001.
• The report was presented to committee chairs
Dec 12, 2001

• Base on the task force’s discussions, the group believed that

requiring an operator to have NCCCO certification, or another
nationally accredited agency’s certification, in order to operate
certain cranes would be a step towards ensuring the safe
operation of cranes on a worksite.

• Not all participants in the task force agreed with DLI’s approach
on the issue. Although some members agree with the content of
the report, a number of members were not in support.
 New Crane Operator Bill
• On Mar 7, 2005 S.F. 1485 was introduced.
• On Apr 18, 2005 H.F. 759 was posted.
Industry supporters of the new crane bill:
Local 49 International Union of Operating Engineers
Associated General Contractors of Minnesota
AFSCME Minnesota Council 5
Laborers District Council Minnesota and North Dakota
Local 455 St. Paul Steamfitters,Pipefitters

• On May 15, passed Senate & 18, 2005 passed the House.
 An Overview
According to the new law, no individual
may operate a crane with lifting capacity
of five tons or more, on a construction
site unless that person has a valid crane
operator certificate.

The certificate must be issued by a

nationally recognized and accredited
certification program.
An Overview (continued)
The new regulation applies to all wire rope-
over-sheave mobile cranes and mobile
tower cranes on a construction worksite.
Wire – Rope – Over Upper Boom Point Sheave
Wire Rope Running Off Main Hoist
The standard does not apply to track and
automotive jacks, railway or automobile
wrecking cranes, shipboard cranes,
shipboard cargo handling equipment well
drilling derricks, skip hoists, mine hoists, truck
body hoists, car or barge pullers, conveyors
or excavating equipment when not used as a
lifting crane.
Operators of cranes shall provide proof of
certification upon request by an investigator.

An employer or general contractor may be cited

by the commissioner for a violation of the
certification requirements.

A citation is punishable as a serious violation

under section 182.666

Effective July 1, 2007

Individual certification may be received from the
National Commission for the Certification of Crane
Operators (NCCCO) or another certifying entity that
has been accredited by the National Commission
for Certifying Agencies.

The regulation requires operators to renew their

certification every five years.
http://nccco.org/
ELIGIBILITY

Requirements for certification include the following:

•Be at least 18 years of age

•Meet Physical Requirements

•Comply with CCO’s Substance Abuse Policy

•Pass Written Examinations (Core and one Specialty)

•Pass Practical Examination(s) - Candidates must pass the

Practical exam within twelve months of passing the written
examination.
EXPERIENCE
CCO certification examinations are designed for operators who are
trained and who currently work in crane operation.
Crane-related experience is defined as: operating, maintenance,
inspection or training.

PHYSICAL EVALUATION
Candidates must submit one of the following:
•CCO Physical Examination Form
•A current DOT (Department of Transportation) Medical Examiner’s
Certificate
Certified crane operators must continue to meet ASME B30.5 physical
requirements throughout their certification period. The CCO certification
card is valid only with a current medical certificate that meets the
requirements of ASME B30.5.
CCO WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS
The written examination program consists of a Core
examination in crane operation, as well as four crane Specialty
examinations. All Specialty examinations consist of 26 multiple
choice questions.

All candidates are required to take the Core examination

regardless of the Specialty(s) in which they wish to be certified.
CCO Specialty Examinations:

•Lattice Boom Crawler Cranes (LBC)

•Lattice Boom Truck Cranes (LBT)
•Large Telescopic Boom Cranes (TLL) (Swing Cab)
•Small Telescopic Boom Cranes (TSS) (Fixed Cab)
Candidates must register for the Core and at least one of the
Specialty examinations. Certification requires competency in
both the Core and one or more Specialty categories.
CCO PRACTICAL EXAMINATIONS
The CCO Practical Examination demonstrating crane operation proficiency
is available in three (3) crane types:
•Lattice Boom Cranes
•Large Telescopic Boom Cranes (Swing Cab)
•Small Telescopic Boom Cranes (Fixed Cab)
A candidate must pass both the written Core and at least one Specialty
examination as well as the corresponding Practical Exam in order to be
certified.
CCO CERTIFICATION TIMEFRAMES
•Candidates have 12 months from the time they pass the first written test
(Written or Practical) in which to pass the corresponding examination.
•Candidates who subsequently pass any additional Specialty written
exams have 12 months in which to pass the corresponding Practical exam.
•If a certified candidate subsequently becomes certified in additional
Specialties, the five-year certification period for the additional Specialties
begins at the same time as he/she was originally certified, i.e. all
Specialties expire on the same date regardless of when in the five-year
certification period the candidate passed them.
How does an apprentice get the necessary time?

NCCCO certification is available to those entering the industry by first

taking the written portion of the examination and then,

operating under the supervision of a qualified operator, accumulating the

requisite number of hours to qualify for certification.

Physical requirements must also be met. ANSI/ASME B30.5 provides for

this in 5-3.1.1(a)(2): "While operating, the trainee must be under the direct
supervision of a designated, qualified operator."
RECERTIFICATION
CCO certification is valid for five (5) years. Candidates must complete all
of their recertification requirements during the 12 months prior to their
expiration date. This includes:

•Passing the Written Recertification Examinations

•Continuing to meet Physical Requirements

•Compliance with CCO’s Substance Abuse Policy

Candidates who can document at least 1,000 hours crane-related

experience during their period of certification do not need to take the
practical exam to recertify.
The regulation will not apply to:

• A crane operator trainee or apprentice under the direct

supervision of the holder of a valid crane operator
certificate;

• Workers directly employed by class 1 or 2 railroads,

who have been qualified by the employing railroad as
a crane operator, while working on property owned,
leased or controlled by the employing railroad;

• Workers employed by or performing work for a public

utility, rural electric cooperative, municipality,
telephone company or industrial manufacturing plant;
 The regulation will not apply to: (continued)

• Workerssubject to inspection and regulation under (MSHA)

Mine Safety and Health Act;

• Workers engaged in boating, fishing, agriculture or

arboriculture;

• Workers who are members of or performing work for a uniform

service or the United States Merchant Marines;

• People operating cranes for personal use on property owned

or leased by that person;

• People operating cranes in emergency situations.

ASME / ANSI B 30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Truck-Mounted Crane-Telescoping Boom Stand-up Operations

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
Lattice Boom Truck

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
Lattice Boom Crawler

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
Telescopic Crawler

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
Hydraulic Truck

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
Rough Terrain

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
Industrial Carry Deck

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

All Terrain

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Truck-Mounted Crane-Telescoping Boom Cab Operations

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Knuckle Boom Truck
(with wire rope)

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Hydraulic Boom

Does have wire rope over a sheave

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Hydraulic Boom No Wire Rope

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Block / Pallet Boom Truck

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Most field mechanics/technicians have small hoisting devices on
their service trucks, typically in the 4,000 - 10,000 pounds capacity
range. Do these mechanics/technicians need to be certified?
The issue of whether certification is required is a question for the
employer. But note that the B30.5 mobile crane standards covers all
mobile telescopic cranes above 1 ton capacity. OSHA requires all
operators of equipment be trained in their safe use.
NCCCO certification can serve as an effective, legally-defensible
verification of that training.
Service Truck

No
Wire
Rope

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Hydraulic boom
No wire rope

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Hydraulic boom
No wire rope

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Boom Truck Gypsum / Sheetrock / Drywall

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Boom Truck Gypsum / Sheetrock / Drywall

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Standard Interpretations
The product literature describes the PVE 5021S as a hydraulic, self-erecting pile-driving rig.
Although it uses drums and ropes for some functions, raising and lowering its leads are
accomplished with hydraulics. It does not use drums and ropes in lifting service. Being
hydraulic and not being used in lifting service puts the PVE 5021S outside the scope of
ANSI B30.5-1968 and therefore outside §1926.550(b).

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Drill Rigs
Hammers
Lead Systems

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
Mobile Lattice Boom Truck Tower Crane ANSI B 30.5

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

 Mobile
Lattice Boom
Crawler Setup As
Tower Crane

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD Under ANSI B 30.5

ASME B 30.3 Construction Tower Cranes

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

DOES FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
CONSTRUCTION MOBILE TOWER CRANE
under ANSI B 30.5
DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
Self – Erecting Tower Cranes
DOES NOT FALL UNDER
DOES NOT FALL UNDER ANSI B 30.3 ANSI B 30.3 OR ANSI B30.5
OR ANSI B 30.5

HDT 80
HD 40A CAPACITY
CAPACITY OVER 5
UNDER 5 TONS TONS
(3,968 lbs) (13,228 lbs)
1926.20(b)(4)
The employer shall permit only those employees qualified by training or experience to operate equipment and machinery.
ANSI - A 10.31 Digger Derricks

Exceptions;
A person who is
employed by or
performing work for
a public utility, rural
electric cooperative,
municipality,
telephone company.

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Standard Interpretations
Your specific inquiry is regarding aerial lifts and diggers
derricks used by utility companies. 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(6)
does not apply to the equipment you describe.

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD
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Non-Overcenter, Articulating, Telescopic Aerial Device
The Linesman Series provides an answer to your transmission
aerial needs. The TM105 provides:
•105.0 ft (32.0 m) of Working Height
•51.0 ft (15.5 m) of Side Reach
•Material Handling Capacity Up to 1500 lbs.

DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE NEW STANDARD

Ringer

The new standard includes all construction sites in Minnesota

The new standard includes all construction sites in Minnesota
The new standard includes all construction sites in Minnesota
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The new regulation takes effect

July 1, 2007