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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
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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.
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