# Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification Extension
> **Occupational Safety and Health Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2017-11-09 · Effective 2017-11-09 · 82 FR 51986
## Document
- **Document number:** 2017-24349
- **Category:** osha-workplace-safety
- **Sub-agency:** Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 82 FR 51986
- **CFR reference:** 29 CFR 1926
- **Publication date:** 2017-11-09
- **Effective date:** 2017-11-09
- **DOL docket:** Docket ID-OSHA-2007-0066
## Abstract

OSHA is delaying its deadline for employers to ensure that crane operators are certified by one year until November 10, 2018. OSHA is also extending its employer duty to ensure that crane operators are competent to operate a crane safely for the same one-year period.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/11/09/2017-24349/cranes-and-derricks-in-construction-operator-certification-extension)
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