Safety
Equipment

OSHA Finalizes Rule on Crane Operator Qualification and Certification

Construction employers with employees who operate cranes should assess their training, certification and evaluation programs now to ensure they are fully compliant with OSHA’s final rule.
By Bradford T. Hammock
February 15, 2019
Topics
Safety
Equipment
by Bradford T. Hammock
Brad Hammock’s national practice focuses on all aspects of occupational safety and health law. He represents employers throughout OSHA rulemaking proceedings, including OSHA's informal public hearings on proposed rules. He also defends employers against OSHA enforcement actions. Prior to joining Littler, Brad was the Washington, D.C. region office managing principal of a large national firm representing management in workplace law matters. He was previously an OSHA attorney within the Department of Labor, serving as lead counsel for safety standards. Brad is widely regarded as one of the nation's most knowledgeable attorneys on the topics of OSHA recordkeeping, crystalline silica, and ergonomics.

Related stories

Safety
Helping Workers With Disabilities Navigate the Construction Jobsite Cover Art

Helping Workers With Disabilities Navigate the Construction Jobsite

By Evelyn Long
Whether from an on-the-job accident or off-the-job incident, some construction workers have to navigate the jobsite with physical disabilities.
Safety
The Future of Fire Protection in EV Battery Facilities Cover Art

The Future of Fire Protection in EV Battery Facilities

By Stuart Bradbury
As more and more EV-battery manufacturing facilities begin to operate in the United States, it's important that those who build the facilities know how to fire-proof them.
Safety
Transforming Work Zone Safety Through Automation Cover Art

Transforming Work Zone Safety Through Automation

By Jesus Nunez
Smart traffic cones and automated flaggers are changing the game of work zone safety.

Follow us




Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Stay in the know with the latest industry news, technology and our weekly features. Get early access to any CE events and webinars.