# Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification
> **Occupational Safety and Health Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2014-09-26 · Effective 2014-11-09 · 79 FR 57785
## Document
- **Document number:** 2014-22816
- **Category:** osha-workplace-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 79 FR 57785
- **CFR reference:** 29 CFR 1926
- **Publication date:** 2014-09-26
- **Effective date:** 2014-11-09
- **DOL docket:** Docket ID-OSHA-2007-0066
## Abstract

OSHA is extending its November 10, 2014, deadline for employers to ensure that crane operators are certified by three years, until November 10, 2017. OSHA is also extending its employer duty to ensure that crane operators are competent to operate a crane safely for the same three-year period.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2014/09/26/2014-22816/cranes-and-derricks-in-construction-operator-certification)
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