OSHA proposes extension of cranes and derricks compliance date

Washington – OSHA has proposed delaying the compliance date for crane operator certification while the agency considers a potential rulemaking that would address concerns about the requirements.

Harris appoints 8 members to ACCSH

Washington – Acting Secretary of Labor Seth Harris on May 15 appointed two new members and reappointed six current members to the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health.

OSHA, NIOSH, CPWR re-launch fall prevention campaign

Silver Spring, MD – A nationwide collaborative campaign to prevent falls in the construction industry was re-launched this past week on Workers Memorial Day (April 28).

OSHA launches initiative on temporary workers

Washington – OSHA has launched an initiative to help ensure temporary workers are better protected.

Cranes and derricks standard amended to include underground demolition work

Washington – Demolition and underground construction employers must follow the same requirements for crane and derrick use as those in other construction sectors, OSHA said in a final rule issued April 23.

2 out of 5 highway contractors experienced work zone crash in past year: survey

Arlington, VA – Thirty-eight percent of highway contractors experienced motor vehicles crashing into their construction work zones in the past year, according to a survey from the Associated General Contractors of America.

OSHA issues ladder fall prevention booklet

Washington – OSHA recently published a bilingual booklet to educate workers about safe ladder use.

Sand association suggests ‘win-win’ silica compromise to OSHA, OMB

Washington – The National Industrial Sand Association has suggested what it calls a “win-win solution” to allow OSHA to adopt a comprehensive crystalline silica standard while avoiding billions of dollars in projected new costs.

New toolbox talks address construction falls

Portland, OR – Oregon Health & Science University recently released a series of toolbox talks on preventing construction falls.

OSHA adds third meeting on crane operator requirements

Strong interest in two upcoming OSHA stakeholder meetings on crane operator certification requirements has prompted the agency to add a third.