MO SB764

Adds 14 new sections to Missouri law establishing comprehensive crane safety regulations applicable to cranes used in construction and demolition, including operators, signal persons, riggers, and trainees.

Requires employers to implement drug and alcohol-free workplace policies for safety-sensitive positions, with mandatory testing at hire, annually on random basis, upon reasonable suspicion, and within 24 hours of incidents causing property damage over $5,000, bodily injury, or fatality.

Mandates crane operator certification through passing written and practical examinations covering operational characteristics, emergency procedures, and safety standards, with recertification required every 5 years and medical documentation required every 2 years.

Establishes training requirements for signal persons and riggers (Level I, Level II, and Master/Lead riggers) based on experience level and type of work, including proficiency in hand signals, rigging equipment, and crane operations knowledge.

Requires employers to register biennially, conduct daily and annual crane inspections, maintain training records for 5 years, provide 48-hour notice before special lifts, and allows civil damages of $50-$200 per violation with creation of a Crane Safety Enforcement Fund for investigation and enforcement.