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OSHA Crane Operator Rule Updates
OSHA issued a final rule that clarifies certification requirements for crane operators. Under the final rule, employers are required to…
Raised Pallet Work Platforms Can Be Deadly
OSHA is warning employees and employers about the dangers of using a forklift and pallet to create a raised pallet…
OSHA Changes Construction Crane Enforcement Policy
OSHA has announced a new enforcement policy that excludes monorail hoists from the requirements of Subpart CC – Cranes and…
New Crane and Construction Laws for NYC
New York City has six new laws related to construction safety and construction cranes. The new laws were signed last…
Improve Safety for Overhead Workers – and Those Below
Fall hazards are an obvious safety concern when workers are on scaffolds, ladders or working at heights. But there are…
Key Points for Safe Rigging
When heavy objects need to be lifted on a worksite, crews focus a significant amount of attention on the crane,…
Best Practices for Forklift Safety
Every June brings National Forklift Safety Day, sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association, which provides an opportunity to promote safety…
Scissor Lifts: The Ongoing Safety Debate
There are approximately eight deaths per year across the U.S. involving scissor lifts, according to the 2014 New England Safety…
Crane Power Line Safety Cards from NCCCO
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has developed Power Line Safety cards to help crane operators…
How OSHA Inspects Cranes and Derricks on Construction Worksites
In 2014, OSHA issued a directive for enforcing requirements of the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. The directive guides…