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CRANE SOFTWARE BY STATE

Crane Software by State

Crane companies operate under the federal OSHA Subpart CC baseline, plus the state-level overlays that apply where they work. State-plan jurisdictions (Cal/OSHA, MIOSHA, MNOSHA, VOSH, WyOSHA, and others) enforce standards at least as effective as federal OSHA through their own state-level inspectors. Federal-plan states (Texas, Florida, Ohio, Georgia, and the majority of the United States) are enforced by federal OSHA directly. A handful of states layer state-issued crane operator licenses on top of the federal NCCCO credential (New York City DOB, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, West Virginia, Houston city). Each page below covers one state: the OSHA-plan status, the NCCCO recognition, the state-issued license posture, the state contractor licensing board, and the crane economy the page describes.

Every page sources its OSHA, NCCCO, and state licensing references against verified primary URLs. Where a number, a citation, or a standards reference appears in the body, the source is listed at the bottom of the page with a direct link. Crane shops do not need marketing pages. They need answers that match the jurisdiction the work is in and the rules that govern that work.

Alabama operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators in Alabama construction must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no separate state-issued crane operator license required statewide.

Alaska operates an OSHA-approved state plan covering both private and public sector workplaces. Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH) enforces standards at least as effective as federal OSHA Subpart CC, and crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type. There is no separate Alaska state-issued crane operator license.

Arizona operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and ADOSH enforces the federal Subpart CC framework. There is no separate Arizona state-issued crane operator license.

Arkansas operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Arkansas state-issued crane operator license.

California operates the Cal/OSHA state plan with crane-specific provisions that exceed federal Subpart CC in several respects. Cal/OSHA administers the Hoist and Crane Safety unit, requires DOSH-issued permits for tower crane erection, and enforces additional inspection requirements via the Division of Occupational Safety and Health. NCCCO certification satisfies the operator credential requirement.

Colorado operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Colorado state-issued crane operator license, although Denver requires a city-issued tower crane permit through the Department of Excise and Licenses.

Connecticut operates a state plan covering state and local government workplaces only; the private sector is enforced by federal OSHA. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and Connecticut requires a state-issued hoisting equipment operator license through the Department of Consumer Protection in addition to the federal credential.

Delaware operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Delaware state-issued crane operator license.

Florida operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427. There is no Florida state-issued crane operator license; Miami-Dade County has historically maintained a county tower crane permit program with strict structural and operational requirements.

Georgia operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Georgia state-issued crane operator license.

Hawaii operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by the Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division (HIOSH). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and the HIOSH-adopted framework follows federal Subpart CC. There is no separate Hawaii state-issued crane operator license.

Idaho operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Idaho state-issued crane operator license.

Illinois operates a state plan covering state and local government workplaces only; the private sector is enforced by federal OSHA. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427. The City of Chicago requires a city-issued crane operator license through the Department of Buildings.

Indiana operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by Indiana Occupational Safety and Health Administration (IOSHA). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and the IOSHA-adopted framework follows federal Subpart CC. There is no separate Indiana state-issued crane operator license.

Iowa operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by Iowa Occupational Safety and Health (Iowa OSHA). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and Iowa OSHA enforces the federal Subpart CC framework. There is no separate Iowa state-issued crane operator license.

Kansas operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Kansas state-issued crane operator license.

Kentucky operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health (KY OSH). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and KY OSH enforces the federal Subpart CC framework. There is no separate Kentucky state-issued crane operator license.

Louisiana operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Louisiana state-issued crane operator license. The Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors handles business contractor licensing for the company entity.

Maine operates an OSHA-approved state plan covering state and local government workplaces only; the private sector is enforced by federal OSHA. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427. There is no Maine state-issued crane operator license.

Maryland operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and MOSH enforces the federal Subpart CC framework. There is no separate Maryland state-issued crane operator license, but the Maryland Home Improvement Commission and the Maryland Department of Labor administer contractor licensing for various trade categories.

Massachusetts operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for the private sector with a state plan covering state and local government workplaces only. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and Massachusetts requires a state-issued hoisting machinery operator license through the Department of Public Safety.

Michigan operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and MIOSHA enforces the federal Subpart CC framework. There is no separate Michigan state-issued crane operator license.

Minnesota operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by Minnesota OSHA (MNOSHA). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and MNOSHA enforces the federal Subpart CC framework. There is no separate Minnesota state-issued crane operator license.

Mississippi operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Mississippi state-issued crane operator license.

Missouri operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Missouri state-issued crane operator license. The City of St. Louis requires a city-issued crane operator license for crane operations within city limits.

Montana operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Montana state-issued crane operator license.

Nebraska operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Nebraska state-issued crane operator license.

Nevada operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by Nevada Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Nevada OSHA). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and Nevada OSHA enforces the federal Subpart CC framework. There is no separate Nevada state-issued crane operator license.

New Hampshire operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no New Hampshire state-issued crane operator license.

New Jersey operates a state plan covering state and local government workplaces only; the private sector is enforced by federal OSHA. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and New Jersey requires a state-issued crane operator license through the Department of Labor and Workforce Development for operators of certain crane categories.

New Mexico operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by the New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health and Safety Bureau (NM OSHA). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and NM OSHA enforces the federal Subpart CC framework. There is no separate New Mexico state-issued crane operator license.

New York operates a state plan covering state and local government workplaces only; the private sector is enforced by federal OSHA. Crane operators in New York City must hold a city-issued Class A or Class B Hoist Machine Operator license through the New York City Department of Buildings in addition to NCCCO certification. Outside New York City, the federal NCCCO certification is the operator credential.

North Carolina operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by NC Department of Labor (NC OSH). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and NC OSH enforces the federal Subpart CC framework. There is no separate North Carolina state-issued crane operator license.

North Dakota operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no North Dakota state-issued crane operator license.

Ohio operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Ohio state-issued crane operator license.

Oklahoma operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no Oklahoma state-issued crane operator license.

Oregon operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (Oregon OSHA). Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and Oregon OSHA enforces the federal Subpart CC framework with additional Oregon-specific provisions. There is no separate Oregon state-issued crane operator license.

Pennsylvania operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with a state plan covering state and local government workplaces only. Pennsylvania requires a state-issued Crane Operator License under the Pennsylvania Crane Operator Licensure Act, administered by the Department of Labor and Industry, in addition to NCCCO certification for crane operators in commercial construction.

Rhode Island operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan for the private sector. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427. Rhode Island requires a state-issued hoisting engineer license through the Department of Labor and Training for operators of hoisting equipment.

South Carolina operates an OSHA-approved state plan administered by SC OSHA. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type, and SC OSHA enforces the federal Subpart CC framework. There is no separate South Carolina state-issued crane operator license.

South Dakota operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no South Dakota state-issued crane operator license.

Tennessee operates an OSHA-approved state plan (TOSHA) covering both private and public sector workplaces. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type under the TOSHA-adopted 1926.1427 framework, and there is no separate Tennessee state-issued crane operator license.

Texas operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427. Houston requires a city-issued crane operator license in addition to the federal NCCCO credential.

Utah operates an OSHA-approved state plan (Utah OSHA, UOSH) covering both private and public sector workplaces. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type under the UOSH-adopted 1926.1427 framework, and there is no separate Utah state-issued crane operator license.

Vermont operates an OSHA-approved state plan (VOSHA) covering both private and public sector workplaces. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type under the VOSHA-adopted 1926.1427 framework, and there is no separate Vermont state-issued crane operator license.

Virginia operates an OSHA-approved state plan (VOSH) covering both private and public sector workplaces. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type under the VOSH-adopted 1926.1427 framework, and there is no separate Virginia state-issued crane operator license.

Washington operates an OSHA-approved state plan (DOSH, also known historically as WISHA) covering both private and public sector workplaces. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification or equivalent accredited credential matching the equipment type under the DOSH-adopted framework, and Washington has additional state-level mobile-crane certification and tower-crane requirements layered on top of the federal baseline.

West Virginia operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction with no separate state plan. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427. West Virginia has a state-issued crane operator certification administered by the West Virginia Division of Labor for crane operations in the state.

Wisconsin operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private sector workplaces, with a separate state plan covering public sector workplaces only. Crane operators in Wisconsin construction must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, and there is no separate Wisconsin state-issued crane operator license.

Wyoming operates an OSHA-approved state plan (WyOSHA) covering both private and public sector workplaces. Crane operators must hold an NCCCO certification matching the equipment type under the WyOSHA-adopted 1926.1427 framework, and there is no separate Wyoming state-issued crane operator license.