If your company installs signs using cranes with a rated capacity over 2,000 lbs, you need to use certified crane operators. Certain maintenance and repair tasks performed by sign company employees MAY be outside the scope of the certification requirement because OSHA classifies them as General Industry (regulated under 29 CFR 1910) and not Construction (regulated under 29 CFR 1926). But OSHA classifies installation or major repairs of sign poles as Construction. And large sign installation also falls within Construction. Other tasks may be subject to the judgment of OSHA inspectors, as to being Construction or General Industry. Even if your company is using cranes for tasks that do not require operator certification, they still must comply with numerous other OSHA requirements for employee evaluation, recordkeeping, equipment inspection, and worksite safety. In August 2016, OSHA fines increased dramatically. The maximum penalty for a serious violation increased to $12,471. The ceiling for willful and repeat violations also rose to $124,709. ISA recommends member companies obtain certification and comply with the OSHA requirements so your business will not lose time waiting for its certification, potentially delaying client installations.