Is a Drug Test Required for Crane Operators in California?

Yes, for operators subject to California’s certification requirements. In addition to the physical examination, Cal/OSHA requires operators to pass a substance abuse test. For more information Crane Operator Physical & Medical Requirements in California. This...

What medical conditions are evaluated?

The ASME criteria incorporated by California also address physical (i.e. Seizures or Loss of Physical Control) or emotional conditions that could interfere with safe crane operation. For more details see Crane Operator Physical & Medical Requirements in...

What Physical Abilities Are Evaluated?

California specifically incorporates portions of ASME B30.5-2000 into its crane operator certification regulations. The criteria generally evaluate the following: Vision Ability to Distinguish Colors Hearing Strength, Endurance & Agility Depth Perception, Field of...

Does California Require Crane Operators to Pass a Physical Examination?

Yes, for crane operators covered by California’s crane operator certification requirements. Cal/OSHA Title 8 §5006.1 applies to covered mobile and tower cranes in general industry, while §5006.2 establishes operator training, certification, and evaluation requirements...

Who Is Exempt From Crane Operator Certification in California?

Those operating cranes that meet Cal-OSHA’s Title 8 specifications or fall under the limited ‘operator-in-training’ category. To ensure that the exemptions are followed correctly you must review §5006, §5006.1 and §5006.2 of Cal-OSHA Title 8. View...