How to Keep Workers Safe on the Construction Site

In a bylined article published in Construction Executive, Curtis Moore discusses updates from  OSHA that place tighter restrictions on crane operators. Accounting for nearly 300 worker deaths between 2011-2017, cranes are as dangerous as they are essential, Curtis says. Today, crane operators have to be certified to operate specific types of cranes, and employers have to keep close records of appropriate training and certifications. In addition to offering safety tips for workers, Curtis warns employers that OSHA regulations can sometimes be unclear. “Employers who have operations that utilize cranes but that are not necessarily directly engaged in work on an actual construction may wish to consult competent legal counsel to determine whether they are subject to the requirements of the construction industry crane standards in Part 1926, or some other standard.” 

To read the article visit Construction Executive.