Category Archives: Employees

OSHA Penalties Increase for 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

Do you know what your penalty will be when your cited by OSHA compliance officer visit to your facility? The annual increase started by President Obama and currently continued by President Trump has increased the OSHA penalties. Other than Serious … Continue reading →

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OSHA Delays Crane Operator Evaluation Documentation

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

Your time is running out. Get your evaluation program together by the employer or you could be cited. Let us help you if your not already onboard with the standard for Mobile Crane Operators in the Construction Industry.   OSHA … Continue reading →

Posted in Construction, Crane Training, Employees, Employers, Mobile Crane, NCCCO, OSHA, Qualify, Safety, Training, Violations | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Top Ten Violations in 2018

Posted on February 4, 2019 by

TOP TEN Violations in 2018 1 – Fall Protection 2 – Hazard Communication 3 – Scaffolding 4 – Respiratory Protection 5 – Lockout/Tagout 6 – Ladders 7 -Powered Industrial Trucks 8 – Fall Protection – Training Requirements 9 – Machine … Continue reading →

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Fatalities Lower in 2017

Posted on December 24, 2018 by

There were a total of 5,147 fatal work injuries recorded in the United States in 2017. Down slightly from the 5, 190 fatal injuries reported in 2016. Fatal falls were at their highest level in 26 years at 887. Violence … Continue reading →

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Snow Removal

Posted on December 3, 2018 by

Nationwide, snow shoveling is responsible for thousands of injuries and as many as 100 deaths each year. Pushing a heavy snow blower can also cause injury. There is also the cold factor to consider. Cold weather can increase heart rate and … Continue reading →

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OSHA Final Rule Employer’s Guide

Posted on November 28, 2018 by

For everyone calling me and emailing me; here is the answers you have been needing to know about the employer’s responsibilities. If you will have us come out and get your employees trained to get them qualified first and then … Continue reading →

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OSHA and Crane rule

Posted on November 12, 2018 by

OSHA is set to publish the long-awaited updates to its crane operator certification requirements in the Nov. 9 Federal Register. As anticipated, the agency will require certification by type of crane, but will accept certification by crane type and its lifting capacity. This … Continue reading →

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