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Don’t Drop the Ball (or the Load): Crane Safety Best Practices
In addition to complying with crane certification, training and evaluation requirements, there are best practices construction employers can implement for worker safety around cranes.
By Curtis Moore
July 27, 2021
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by Curtis Moore
Curtis Moore practices in the Charlotte office of national labor and employment law firm Fisher Phillips. He devotes a substantial part of his practice to construction matters and represents construction industry employers before the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, federal and state courts, and other administrative agencies across the country.
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