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....
Katie Kohler – CEG CORRESPONDENT - Wed June 26, 2019
Hard Hats for Safety — and a Statement
What came first, the hard hat or the PPE laws?When E.W. Bullard returned home from World War I, he used his doughboy Army helmet to design protective headgear to improve industrial safety. Bullard sold carbide lamps and mining equipment to gold and copper miners who were wearing a soft derby, similar to a baseball cap....
OSHA - Thu February 28, 2019
OSHA Partnership in Place for R.I. Construction Project
OSHA and Dimeo Construction Company have joined in a strategic partnership to promote workplace safety on the General Dynamics Electric Boat Universal Buildings 9A/9B construction project in North Kingstown, R.I....
OSHA - Wed February 27, 2019
OSHA, Contractor Partner on Safety Plan
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed a strategic partnership with Mississippi State University's Center for Continuing Education Industrial Health & Safety Program and Brasfield & Gorrie LLC to promote worker safety and health at the Continental Tire Main Plant project in Clinton, Miss....
NCCCO - Mon February 11, 2019
OSHA Delays Crane Operator Evaluation Documentation Requirement
In response to industry requests, OSHA has announced it is delaying full enforcement of its requirement for employers to evaluate their crane operators. In a memorandum to OSHA Regional Administrators and State Plans, OSHA Acting Director of the Directorate of Construction Scott Ketcham stated that during the first 60 days of enforcement (until April 15, 2019), OSHA will evaluate good faith efforts taken by employers in their attempt to meet the new documentation requirements for operators of cranes used in construction....
