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Prepare for the New OSHA Crane Standard (Part 2 of 4)

Construction Business Owner

This is the second of a four-part series about the new OSHA crane standard. As discussed in the first installment of this four-part series, new federal regulations regarding cranes in construction expand OSHA’s ability to apportion fault to almost any contractor on a jobsite where a major crane accident occurs.

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Safety Training in the Workplace: Avoiding OSHA Fines and Costly Risks

Safety Services Company

OSHA fines, liability risks, and potential harm to team members are major concernsand all of these issues can often be traced back to insufficient safety training or poorly implemented safety programs. Investing in safety training today is far more cost-effective than paying for preventable OSHA fines later.

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Good News, Bad News: OSHA and the Global Harmonization System

FDR Safety

OSHA has published the final rule on the Global Harmonization System that applies to producers, distributors and users of chemicals. For companies with a global presence, the promise of universal regulations is seen as welcome relief from the multitude of regulations that they must deal with around the world. The good news.

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OSHA Compliance Enforcement Under President Biden

FDR Safety

One area of change that will affect thousands, if not millions of employers comes in the form of OSHA regulation and enforcement. It is reasonable to expect an overall increase in OSHA enforcement including the following: Expect OSHA to increase staffing under President Biden. How can employers prepare for Biden’s OSHA?

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U.S. appeals court rules against OSHA on machine guards

FDR Safety

A federal appeals court has ruled against OSHA in a case stemming from a fatal accident involving a lathe at a manufacturing plant, saying that the agency’s interpretation of its regulations on machine guards “strains a common sense reading.”. The accident at a Loren Cook Co. The 8th U.S. The post U.S.

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

Construction Marketing

A solid commitment to safety can help reduce legal liabilities resulting from accidents or non-compliance with safety regulations. Certifications exhibit adherence to industry standards and regulations, such as those set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

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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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