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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Crane certifications are crucial for construction site operations due to their critical role and potential risks. Certifications protect construction companies and employers when they hire certified crane operators. According to Canopylift , obtaining a certification is vital in promoting the implementation of best practices.

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Online Powered Industrial Truck Operator Certification Problems

FDR Safety

Type “one hour forklift certification” into Google and you will see what I am talking about. Findings from my 23-minute and 32-minute forklift certification experiences: The paperwork provided to me and marketing materials on the web sites clearly stated that all 7 classes of powered industrial trucks were covered by their classroom sessions.

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How to Prepare for OSHA’s New Crane Rule

Viewpoint Construction Technology

If you work in construction, you’re familiar the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), whose standards regulate safety on the nation’s construction sites. Being compliant with OSHA regulations is imperative to a construction business’s success. OSHA has proposed a new crane operator certification rule.

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8 Best Practices to Decrease Your Accident Rate and Increase Your Approval Rate

Construction Marketing

In most workplaces, accidents are a nuisance for worker and a headache for HR. However, at construction sites, accidents are potentially industry-ruining. Here are eight ways construction businesses can reduce workplace accidents and gain public approval. Accidents are more likely to occur when workers are unsure what to expect.

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Contractor Management and Prequalification: Why Are They Necessary?

Safety Services Company

Businesses have to analyze and assess multiple suppliers to find the most compatible ones, and they often require their vendors to have certain licenses, qualifications, and certifications. In that case, the responsibility of dealing with workplace accidents or unsafe job sites will fall upon them, causing legal issues.

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3 Factors to Consider When Starting the Prequalification Process

Safety Services Company

Hiring clients need assurance about contractors’ certification, practices, and qualifications. It ensures you meet health and safety standards that safeguard workers, protect the business’s reputation, are environmentally conscious, and minimize accidents. What is the Contractor Prequalification Process?

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Safety First, Bidding Next: How Safety & Compliance Wins Contracts

Safety Services Company

When accidents happen, it doesn’t just impact your employees; it costs money, time, and resources for your organization. A company needing OSHA-related work will choose someone with a longer and higher safety record. So, promoting certifications like an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) below 1.0 Let’s look at why that is.

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