HBR Joint Member/Subscriber Breakfast 

NEW OSHA OSHA/DOL 29 CFR 1926 Cranes and Derricks in Construction Rules

Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 8:00 – Marriott Hobby Airport, Houston, TX
 
The HBR Cranes & Rigging Committee has arranged for a panel of C&R Training Providers and other knowledgeable experts to answer questions and facilitate discussion related to the potential impact that the new OSHA/DOL 29 CFR 1926 Cranes and Derricks in Construction Rules will have on our industry.  The focus will be on OSHA 1926.1400 through 1926.1442.  We are asking the participants to read these rules carefully to maximize the learning experience and avoid duplication of efforts.   We are also requesting that participants submit  questions to the panel 2 weeks prior to the workshop so the panel can be prepared to provide accurate information.

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OSHA Lauches New Cranes & Derricks Rule

Posted by Internet Department on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 @ 04:22 PM
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The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration today announced that it is issuing 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 today.

"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 address the leading causes of fatalities related to cranes and derricks, including electrocution, boom collapse and overturning."

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Houston Business Roundtable (HBR) September 2009 Update

Posted by Tom King on Tue, Sep 15, 2009 @ 03:22 PM
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At the Houston Business Roundtable (HBR) meeting today we discussed articles on safe lifting with Plate Clamps, ASME B30.9, and Lyondell's Crane Accident; and lessons learned.

David Moseley brought literature and discussed Crosby's new Split Nut retention systems that make hook inspections easier. Matt Gardiner of Haag Engineering gave a presentation on crane accidents and investigations. Examples included some wind power, yacht, and construction job incidents. Haag Engineering handles 70-75 crane accidents per year. Holt Crane & Equipment is hosting an open house on Sept. 22nd. From 10am to 1pm. Holt will be displaying the first and largest link-belt crawler model 548, 550 ton.  The HBR Golf Tournament is Oct. 5. Sign up here. Bishop Lifting Products, Inc. and CICB are sponsoring the Crane & Rigging Conference (CRC2010) in Houston in late May 2010.

Next HBR Crane and Rigging committee meeting is Oct. 13, 2009.



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