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Appeals Board Decisions: Defining the Danger Zone; Requirements Clarified for Safety Around Suspended Loads
October 2007
On Oct. 26, 2005, Marcelo Ribeiro de Freitas and a co-worker were using a Bobcat with a clamshell attachment to remove an old fence from an Oakland construction site. Freitas's co-worker lifted a fence pole and its attached concrete base as Freitas moved to get out of the way . . . more »

Materials Handling: Do You Know the Ropes? Do the Right "Sling" When Lifting
March 2007
When cranes or hoists are used to lift materials, a great deal of emphasis is placed on crane or hoist safety and on operator training. Comparatively little attention may be given to the rigging, or slings, used to secure the load for lifting, which can be a critical weak point in the lift--if the rigging fails, workers may be placed in danger. California's General Industry Safety Orders Article 101 addresses safety requirements for slings. In this article we'll take a look at sling types and usage guidelines. . . . more »

Hoisting Equipment: Checklists for Daily, Monthly, and Periodic Inspections
January 2006
Article 97 of the General Industry Safety Orders applies to hoists, auxiliary hoisting equipment, and hoisting operationsÑincluding those overhead monorail hoists so commonly found in a manufacturing . . . more »

News Note: UC San Diego Gets OSHA Grant to Provide Crane Training
November 2005
The University of California at San Diego has received a $149,831 Susan Harwood Targeted Topic Training Grant from . . . more »

Bulletin: Cal/OSHA proposes changes to crane rules
April 2005
Cal/OSHA recently proposed amendments to 8 CCR 5022.1 (Tower Crane Warning Devices and Crane Test Weight Requirements). Existing rules require an audible warning signal and automatic stop at 105 perce . . . more »

Crane Certification: June 1 Deadline Unchanged by Standards Board; What's Required
April 2005
The state's Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board voted at a recent meeting not to extend the June 1 implementation date for crane operator certification. Operators of most tower and mobile c . . . more »