{"id":43937,"date":"2019-02-19T00:23:48","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T05:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/?p=43650"},"modified":"2019-02-19T00:23:48","modified_gmt":"2019-02-19T05:23:48","slug":"osha-delays-enforcement-crane-operator-documentation-requirements-good-faith-employers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/osha-delays-enforcement-crane-operator-documentation-requirements-good-faith-employers\/","title":{"rendered":"OSHA delays enforcement of crane operator documentation requirements for \u2018good faith\u2019 employers"},"content":{"rendered":"
Washington \u2014 Employers who make \u201cgood faith efforts\u201d to document their evaluations of crane operators have an additional 60 days to comply with OSHA\u2019s Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification Extension, according to a Feb. 7 enforcement memorandum from the agency.<\/p>\n
The rule, published in the Nov. 9 Federal Register, required employers to evaluate operators and document those evaluations by Feb. 7.<\/p>\n
In the memo sent to regional administrators and State Plan designees, Scott C. Ketcham, acting director of OSHA\u2019s Directorate of Construction, said OSHA \u201chas received feedback from the construction industry indicating some employers may need more time to document evaluations of crane operators prior to the \u2026 effective date.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the initial 60 days of enforcement (until April 15), OSHA will \u201cevaluate good faith efforts taken by employers in their attempt to meet the new documentation requirements.\u201d The agency is offering compliance assistance, instead of enforcement, for those employers acting in good faith. Citations will be issued to employers who are deemed not to be operating in good faith.<\/p>\n
The memo also states that OSHA is enforcing its employer evaluation requirements of crane operators, which must be completed before employees are allowed to work on their own.<\/p>\n
Ketcham instructs regional administrators and State Plan designees to consult with his office before issuing any proposed citations.<\/p>\n
Retrieved from Safetyandhealthmagazine.com <\/a><\/p>\n <\/a> Points out to employees that over 90% of crane-related accidents are caused by human error… and that they are the key to preventing these incidents. View Product<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/a> Illustrates the proper use and maintenance of cranes and lifting devices with emphasis on safety. View Product<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>\n <\/a> Over 90% of crane-related accidents are caused by human error… and that they are the key to preventing these incidents. View Product<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Washington \u2014 Employers who make \u201cgood faith efforts\u201d to document their evaluations of crane operators have an additional 60 days to comply with OSHA\u2019s Cranes and Derricks in Construction: Operator Certification Extension, according to a Feb. 7 enforcement memorandum from the agency. The rule, published in the Nov. 9 Federal Register, required employers to evaluate …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[506],"yoast_head":"\nRelated Training DVDs:<\/h2>\n
Crane Safety Training Video Program <\/h3>\n
Cranes, Chains, Slings & Hoists Training Video <\/h3>\n
Crane Safety in Construction <\/h3>\n