Employment Law Updates | New Statutes, Regulations, and Rules
August 19, 2010
US Department of Labor's OSHA Publishes Final Rule on Cranes and Derricks in Construction
Final Rule on Cranes and Derricks in Construction
29 CFR Part 1926, 8/9/2010
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has issued a new rule addressing the use of cranes and derricks in construction, which will replace a decades-old standard.
Approximately 267,000 construction, crane rental and crane certification establishments employing about 4.8 million workers will be affected by the rule published on August 9, 2010.
“The significant number of fatalities associated with the use of cranes in construction led the Labor Department to undertake this rulemaking,” said Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis. “After years of extensive research, consultation and negotiation with industry experts, this long overdue rule will…
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