Relates to the New York state crane operators license

1 Co-sponsor

• Joseph E. Robach

BILL NUMBER:S4122

Title of bill

An act to amend the general business law, in relation to crane operations

Purpose or general idea of bill

To expand the qualifications permitted to license crane operators

Summary of specific provisions

Section 1 - amends subdivision 2 of section 483 of the General Business Law to provide that a Crane Operator's Certificate of Competence shall be issued to an applicant who has a current crane Operator's license issued by the National Commission fur the Certification of Crane Operators or by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Section 2 - provides that this act shall become effective immediately.

Justification

Currently, a crane operator's certificate of competence, which authorizes an individual to operate a crane in New York State, can only be issued based upon fulfilling criteria set forth by the Commissioner of Labor. Recently, OSHA implemented a new national crane operators' license program. In addition, the National Commission for Certification of Crane Operators issues crane licenses that are widely recognized across the country. This license requires a written exam, a practical exam, and recurrent testing to continue to meet OSHA requirements. Accepting these standards, which are in many ways more stringent than current state standards, can help to improve the quality and supply of crane operators, possibly reduce state testing costs, and allow the state to better compete with the rest of the nation.

Prior legislative history

New bill.

Fiscal implications

None to state.

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.