U.S. Department of Labor - Thu February 06, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Revises National Emphasis Program to Reduce or Eliminate Worker Exposure to Silica
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has established a revised National Emphasis Program (NEP) to identify and reduce or eliminate worker exposures to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in general industry, maritime, and construction....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon February 03, 2020
Jobsite Safety Starts With Proper Tools, Training, Attention
With a primary goal of "correcting workplace safety and health hazards and ensuring compliance," OSHA has raised its civil penalties by about 1.8 percent for workplace safety and health violations. The new penalty amounts take effect immediately, applying to any penalties assessed after Jan....
James Headley – SPECIAL TO CEG - Mon January 27, 2020
OSHA Takes Training to a Higher Level
It finally happened. After almost ten years, on December 10, 2018, OSHA implemented the Crane Operator Certification law and licensing for those states requiring an operator license. But, that's not all they did!In addition to implementing this law, OSHA upped the ante for training and raised the stakes even higher by mandating an Employer Operator Evaluation that went effect on April 15, 2019....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon January 27, 2020
Crane Industry Tackling OSHA Operator Evaluation Rules
On December 10, 2018, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) made its certification requirement for construction crane operators official. To be fully qualified, an operator must be trained and evaluated by his employer to make sure he can safely operate his assigned crane in the environment where he'll be working....
Lucy Perry – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Mon January 27, 2020
Who Should Perform Monthly Crane Inspections?
Crane inspections are required before each shift, monthly and annually. Daily crane inspections, a basic "kick-the-tires walk-around," can be conducted by the crane operator while comprehensive annual inspections are conducted by a third-party crane inspection and certification service or a qualified person....
AGC of Minnesota - Tue November 12, 2019
AGC of Minnesota Presents Safety, Leadership Awards
On Oct. 24, Associated General Contractors of Minnesota (AGC) held a Recognition Evening to honor individuals and companies for their outstanding contributions and commitment to the commercial construction industry....
OSHA - Thu October 10, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Forms National Alliance With Waste and Recycling Industry Associations
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has formed a national alliance with the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), and Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) to protect the safety and health of workers in the solid waste industry....
OSHA - Tue September 17, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor Selects Scott Ketcham as New Director of OSHA's Construction Directorate
The U.S. Department of Labor has selected Scott Ketcham as the new director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Construction (DOC) in Washington, D.C. Ketcham had served as deputy director of DOC since February 2017....
U.S. Department of Labor - Wed August 14, 2019
U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA Requests Information on Table 1 of the Silica Standard for Construction
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting information and comment on Table 1 of the agency's Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction....
Genie - Thu August 08, 2019
Genie Supports OSHA's Safe + Sound Week
In support of OSHA's Safe and Sound Week, Aug. 12 to 18, Genie shares a new resource that raises awareness about the new training requirements for use of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) in the United States....
