Q: Do operators of truck cranes need to be certified?
A: Yes, the operators need to be certified, if the crane can hoist/lift more than 2,000 pounds.
See: 1926.1427(a)(3) Exceptions: Operator qualification or certification under this section is not required for operators of derricks (see § 1926.1436), sideboom cranes (see § 1926.1440), or equipment with a maximum manufacturer-rated hoisting/lifting capacity of 2,000 pounds or less (see § 1926.1441).
