construction standards

07Apr

How to Comply with the New OSHA Crane Standard

According to OSHA, when working with cranes, the four main causes of worker death and injury are electrocution, crushed by parts of the equipment, struck-by the equipment/load, and falls. The requirements of the new standard are expected to prevent 22 fatalities and 175 non-fatal injuries each [...]

07Apr

OSHA Proposed New Standard on Cranes & Derricks

In October of 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its proposed rule for cranes and derricks in the construction industry. It is estimated that 164,500 companies, 96,000 cranes and 86,000 operators would be affected by the proposed new [...]