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New Crane and Construction Laws for NYC
New York City has six new laws related to construction safety and construction cranes. The new laws were signed last…
Improve Safety for Overhead Workers – and Those Below
Fall hazards are an obvious safety concern when workers are on scaffolds, ladders or working at heights. But there are…
Latest News from NIOSH: Heat Stress, Aerial Lifts, Oil & Gas Hazard Alert
New Heat Stress Information NIOSH has released the updated Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat and…
Ensure Correct Rigging Procedures for Safe Lifting
When heavy objects need to be lifted on a worksite, crews focus a significant amount of attention on the crane,…
Best Practices for Forklift Safety
Every June brings National Forklift Safety Day, sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association, which provides an opportunity to promote safety…
Scissor Lifts: The Ongoing Safety Debate
There are approximately eight deaths per year across the U.S. involving scissor lifts, according to the 2014 New England Safety…
Crane Power Line Safety Cards Available from NCCCO
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has developed Power Line Safety cards to help crane operators…
How OSHA Inspects Cranes and Derricks on Construction Worksites
In 2014, OSHA issued a directive for enforcing requirements of the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. The directive guides…
NIOSH Report Helps Evaluate Worker Posture to Prevent MSDs
NIOSH has released a new report that can help occupational safety and health practitioners conduct improved posture assessments in the…
Safety Tip: 10 Steps to Safer Crane Operation
In November 2010, OSHA issued a new crane safety standard. Along with the new standard is a certification process…