Construction Safety Archives

OSHA Issues Amendments for Cranes, Derricks

Ralph Carito2020-10-10T09:52:54-04:00October 27th, 2020|Categories: construction, machinery and equipment safety, OSHA, Safety|Tags: Construction Safety, Cranes, Derricks, equipment and machinery safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, OSHA, OSHA Enforcement, Ralph Carito, regulatory developments, Total Environmental & Safety|

On September 15, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued revisions to its construction industry standard for cranes and derricks (85 FR 57109). The new clarifications and exemptions reflect situations in which Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations preempt OSHA standards. The safety regulations of other federal agencies can preempt OSHA workplace [...]

Construction Safety – Tips for an Effective Program

An effective construction safety program goes beyond compliance to address overall loss control, which includes employee protection, property damage, and liability claims. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has created a model safety program for builders. It’s built on a solid foundation of safety principles that [...]