{"schema_version":"1.0","count":8,"notes":["Eight narrow source-cited summaries; this is NOT a complete 50-state operator/permit/811 rule database.","Federal OSHA duties concern covered employment; state-plan and local rules may differ. Rental-yard willingness to rent does not establish legal operator eligibility.","Summaries are research references, not legal advice, training, work authorization or a complete safety program."],"records":[{"id":"us-forklift-training","jurisdiction":"US federal OSHA","topic":"powered-industrial-truck-training","summary":"For covered employees, employer must ensure training and successful workplace evaluation before operation; training includes formal instruction, practical training and evaluation. Performance evaluation is required at least every three years; specified unsafe-use, incident, equipment or workplace changes trigger refresher training.","citation":"29 CFR 1910.178(l)","source_url":"https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.178","scope_note":"Employer/workplace requirements, not a universal retail rental license; scope exceptions apply.","checked_at":"2026-11-05T22:21:52-08:00","trust_level":"official-source-summary"},{"id":"us-forklift-pre-use","jurisdiction":"US federal OSHA","topic":"powered-industrial-truck-inspection","summary":"Covered trucks must be examined before service, at least daily and after each shift for round-the-clock use; unsafe trucks must not be placed in service.","citation":"29 CFR 1910.178(q)(7)","source_url":"https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.178","scope_note":"Use actual equipment manual and workplace procedures; not a complete inspection checklist.","checked_at":"2026-11-05T22:21:52-08:00","trust_level":"official-source-summary"},{"id":"us-aerial-lift-authorization","jurisdiction":"US federal OSHA construction","topic":"aerial-lift-authorization","summary":"Only authorized persons may operate covered aerial lifts. Test controls each day before use and stay within manufacturer boom and basket load limits.","citation":"29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)","source_url":"https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.453/","scope_note":"Covered aerial lifts in construction; do not infer every scissor lift is regulated identically.","checked_at":"2026-11-05T22:21:52-08:00","trust_level":"official-source-summary"},{"id":"us-scaffold-training","jurisdiction":"US federal OSHA construction","topic":"scaffold-training","summary":"Workers on scaffolds require training by a qualified person on relevant hazards and load limits; workers moving, operating or inspecting scaffolds require training by a competent person. Retraining is required for specified changed hazards, equipment or proficiency gaps.","citation":"29 CFR 1926.454","source_url":"https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.454","scope_note":"Scaffold training standard; identify the correct equipment classification and state-plan requirements.","checked_at":"2026-11-05T22:21:52-08:00","trust_level":"official-source-summary"},{"id":"us-crane-operator","jurisdiction":"US federal OSHA construction","topic":"crane-training-certification-evaluation","summary":"For covered construction cranes, employers must ensure required operator training, certification or licensing, and equipment-appropriate evaluation; certification alone does not replace employer evaluation.","citation":"29 CFR 1926.1427(a),(c),(f)","source_url":"https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1926/1926.1427","scope_note":"Exceptions include derricks, sideboom cranes and equipment rated 2,000 lb or less under this section; other training rules still apply. Applicable state/local licensing must also be checked.","checked_at":"2026-11-05T22:21:52-08:00","trust_level":"official-source-summary"},{"id":"us-call-811","jurisdiction":"US general federal safety guidance","topic":"call-before-dig","summary":"Contact 811 before digging and follow the applicable state notification and safe-digging requirements; 811 reaches the relevant one-call system.","citation":"PHMSA Damage Prevention guidance","source_url":"https://primis.phmsa.dot.gov/stakeholder-comms/damageprevention/","scope_note":"This guidance does not establish a uniform national notice window, ticket life, tolerance zone or exemption.","checked_at":"2026-11-05T22:21:52-08:00","trust_level":"official-source-summary"},{"id":"ca-excavation-notice","jurisdiction":"CA","topic":"excavation-notice-and-positive-response","summary":"California construction safety rule requires notice to regional notification centers and known nonmember owners at least two working days before excavation, subject to the stated emergency exception. Before excavation, mark the area and obtain the specified positive responses; high-priority installations have additional requirements.","citation":"8 CCR 1541(b)(1)-(2)","source_url":"https://www.dir.ca.gov/title8/1541.html","scope_note":"Employment/construction-safety rule summary, not a complete statement of Government Code 4216 or every homeowner exemption.","checked_at":"2026-11-05T22:21:52-08:00","trust_level":"official-source-summary"},{"id":"fl-excavation-notice","jurisdiction":"FL","topic":"excavation-notice","summary":"Florida statute requires notification at least two full business days before covered land excavation/demolition, and at least ten full business days before covered work beneath state waters. Verify system positive responses before starting and follow the statutory conditions.","citation":"Florida Statutes 556.105(1)(a),(9)(c), 2026 edition","source_url":"https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0500-0599%2F0556%2FSections%2F0556.105.html%2F","scope_note":"Exceptions, notification receipt timing, marking conditions and other statutory duties must be reviewed; not legal advice.","checked_at":"2026-11-05T22:21:52-08:00","trust_level":"official-source-summary"}],"dataset_title":"Operator and digging rule pilot","scope_note":"Eight narrow official-source summaries, not a nationwide compliance database.","usage_note":"Public reference facts with source citations, not a grant of exclusive rights or a blanket CC0 license. Yard statements remain Unverified. Preserve provenance; see /sources/ for base-listing licenses.","publication_date":"2026-11-06","checked_date":"2026-11-05","checked_date_scope":"Latest record source-check date, not a complete refresh. Preserve each record and field timestamp."}