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CONSTRUCTION SAFETY eNews for -
October
2008 |
Welcome to EHS Today’ new E-newsletter,
Construction Safety
E-News. This newsletter is dedicated to furthering
safety and health in
the construction industry. Each newsletter will feature an
article
written by a construction safety expert – safety
professionals,
trainers, consultants. |
In This
Newsletter:
1. OSHA Launches
National Initiative on Cranes and Derricks
2. OSHA
Asks VPP Partners to Voluntarily Inspect Cranes
3. Hazards at
Milford, Conn., Construction Site Result in $215,000 in OSHA Fines
4. OSHA:
Falls, Electrical, Scaffold and Rigging Violations Top Cited Hazards in
NYC
5. Family of
Crane Accident Victim Establishes Foundation Grant in His Honor
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2. OSHA Asks VPP Partners to Voluntarily
Inspect Cranes
The New York Regional Office of OSHA is asking the 151 worksites in
its jurisdiction participating in Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) to
conduct voluntary inspections of any crane activity occurring at their
worksites during the week of October 15.
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