During the 2021 Legislative Session, major changes were made
to §21-3D. HB2008 was passed on March 18, 2021 and signed by the Governor on
March 27, 2021 to be effective ninety (90) days from passage which will be June
16, 2021. The changes are reflected below.
The following sections were repealed:
§21-3D-4 Minimum certification
requirements
§21-3D-5 Denial, suspension,
revocation, or reinstatement of certification.
§21-3D-6 Effect of accident
§21-3D-7 Penalties
§21-3D-9 Reciprocity
The following sections were amended:
§21-3D-1 Definitions
§21-3D-2 Certification
required
§21-3D-3 Inapplicability of
local ordinances
§21-3D-8 Crane Operator
Certification Fund fees; disposition of funds.
- The WV Crane Operator
Certification Requirement is being repealed and will no longer be accepted to meet the OSHA standard;
- On or after June
16, 2021, the WV Division of Labor will no longer accept or process
applications and/or payments. All payments will be returned via mail;
- All WV Crane Operator
Certifications issued in 2021 will expire January 1, 2022; and
- Employers must
ensure ALL crane operators are trained, certified/licensed, and evaluated
according to OSHA Regulation 29 C.F.R. §1926.1427 Subpart CC.
For more information, visit www.osha.gov/cranes-derricks-construction or contact
Occupational
Safety and Health Administration – United States Department of Labor
405 Capitol
Street, Suite 407
Charleston, WV
25301
(304) 347-5937