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The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged... more +
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is a United States federal agency established in 1970 by the Occupational Health and Safety Act. OSHA is part of the Department of Labor and is charged with assuring healthy, safe, working environments. OSHA sets and enforces safety standards and policies. Examples of OSHA's duties include setting limits on workers' exposure to hazardous substances, ensuring workers have access to safety information and protective equipment, and providing employers and workers proper training to prevent dangerous conditions. less -
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7 Tips for Effective Background Screening of Hourly Employees

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Hiring hourly workers, especially in high-volume sectors like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and construction, presents unique challenges. The demand for quick hiring can sometimes lead to shortcuts in the background...more

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OSHA’s New Authority to Issue T, U Nonimmigrant Law Enforcement Visas

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been given the authority to issue certifications in support of applications for T and U nonimmigrant visas beginning March 30, 2023. To assist agencies in...more

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OSHA Issues Enforcement Guidance For Crane Operator Certification Requirements

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On February 7, 2019 the Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Qualifications final rule became effective, requiring employers using cranes in the construction industry to document their evaluation of their crane...more

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The New Final Rule Regarding Crane Operator Qualification

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On November 9, 2018, OSHA published in the Federal Register the new Final Rule (link found below) regarding the qualification requirements for crane operators. Key dates to be aware of are:...more

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Years In The Making…OSHA Finalizes Crane Operator Requirements For Construction Industry

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Roughly eight years after the original promulgation of the final standard 29 CFR part 1926, Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction, OSHA finally revises the requirements for operator certification. In August 2010...more

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OSHA Issues Final Rule On Crane Operator Certification Employer Evaluation

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On November 7, 2018, OSHA issued its Final Rule that establishes federal requirements for the qualification of crane operators. Beginning December 9, 2018, operators of most cranes used in construction activities will need...more

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OSHA Issues Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking For Crane Operator Certification – Shifting The Original Intent Of The Negotiated...

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In August 2010 OSHA issued the final cranes and derricks in construction standard, 1926 – Subpart CC. As part of that standard, crane operators were required to either be certified or qualified (depending on the option...more

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OSHA Proposes To Extend Crane Operator Certification Requirement

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In 2010 OSHA promulgated a final rule regulating cranes and derricks in the construction industry, Cranes and Derricks in Construction, Subpart CC (29 C.F.R. 1926.1400, et al.). Shortly after the final rule was issued OSHA...more

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OSHA Delays Crane Operator Certification Deadline

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The compliance date for an Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule requiring construction crane operators be certified by a third-party evaluator and designated as “qualified” will be delayed, the agency announced...more

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Meeting OSHA's Reporting Requirements – Posting Starts February 1

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Like death and taxes, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can always be counted on to ratchet up enforcement efforts against employers each year. 2016 appears to be no different. The year begins with the...more

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New OSHA Reporting Requirements Now In Effect

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As 2015 begins, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is sharpening its emphasis on inspecting and citing employers who violate its recordkeeping standard. This takes on greater importance because of the...more

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OSHA to Propose Extension of Operator Certification and Qualification Requirements to November 10, 2017

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Faced with mounting pressure from the construction industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) appears to have acknowledged that there are significant compliance problems with the operator certification...more

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