Related Links: Viewpoint: OSHA Crane Rules Must Change Crane Experts Challenge OSHA Rules In One Week, Crane Operators Receive A License to Learn Testing crane operators by the capacity and type of machine to be used—which is required under today's federal crane rules—provides meaningful qualification of an operator's skill set. Without that, certification lacks the teeth to take a bite out of accidents. This level of testing reduces risks and can be done economically.Some would argue that capacity is not a useful indicator of an operator's skill. However, the capacity designations used in Crane Institute Certification (CIC) tests are not