ICC Creates new committee for safety and security
The International Code Council Board of Directors has decided to establish a committee to explore and assess building safety and security. Safety and security touch myriads of code regulations and having one committee in charge of it will not only make it more easier to follow but also easier to interpret for all parties involved. […]
OSHA proposes new rule for crane operators
Crane operators have some of the most dangerous working conditions which causes them to hold several certifications. OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Association) is proposing to discontinue a 2010 requirement that states: crane operator certification must include the crane lifting capacity for which the operator is certified. A new rule would change categories of […]
What’s New in Safety from OSHA
According to a report by AFL–CIO, it would take OSHA 129 years to inspect all workplaces under its jurisdiction. None the less, OSHA is responsible for enforcing its standards on regulated entities. The agency sends Compliance Safety and Health Officers to work sites, where they carry out inspections and assess fines for regulatory violations. Inspections are […]
