New cranes and derricks rule in USA

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA has published a new rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction. The rule, which replaces a decades-old version based on outdated standards, will take effect Nov. 8. It addresses critically important provisions for crane operation and incorporates technological advances that will provide improved protection for about 4.8 million workers employed by 267,000 construction, crane rental and crane certification establishments in USA.

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AplusA-online.de - Source: U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration