Crane certification issues not 'clear-cut,' article source says

摘要

THE ISSUES SURROUNDING OSHA's proposed delay of the Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard are not as clear-cut as the recent article "Refining the requirements" (July 2013, p. 44) portrays. The regulation took years to develop and was widely supported by the industry, even after it was published in 2010. Since then, extensive California and Ontario studies report 80 percent fewer deaths and 50 percent fewer accidents. Much of the debate surfaced only after special interest groups realized not all certification organizations met the requirements of the regulation. The regulation is an important step forward in creating a safer work environment. With certification by type and capacity, employers and crane operators have the tools to reduce accidents.