OSHA Signs Alliance With Crane Operators

• Hazardous Substance

1. OSHA’s Crane Safety Agreement:

• OSHA has signed a two-year agreement with the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the NCCCO Foundation to enhance safety for crane operators.

1. Focus on Construction Hazards:

• The agreement aims to provide certified crane operators with training and resources to address the four primary construction hazards: falls, caught-in or between objects, struck-by objects or equipment, and electrocution.

1. Safety Measures and Alerts:

• Alliance participants will use data to develop safety alerts, address crane load safety issues, and provide updates on OSHA’s load-handling regulations.

1. Compliance and Training Collaboration:

• The collaboration will assist employers and operators in complying with OSHA regulations and establish relationships between CCO’s test sites and OSHA’s field offices for training opportunities.

Source:  Inside Towers

Date:  November 30, 2023