The final rule for crane operator certification requirements makes permanent the employer duty to ensure that operators are competent to operate equipment safely. The positive impact of this is that employers will begin to see who is best qualified for which machines and work; who is capable to operate that crane independently, which will make jobsites safer and more productive.… Read more...
February 19, 2019—Crane Industry Services, LLC (CIS), Carrollton, Ga., now offers training for employers who need to qualify individuals to do crane operator evaluations, according to new OSHA requirements. In addition, CIS staff can provide third-party crane operator evaluations to assist companies who need extra help getting these done.
During the first 60 days of enforcement (until April 15, 2019), OSHA will evaluate good faith efforts taken by employers in their attempt to meet the new documentation requirements for operators of cranes used in construction.… Read more...
Crane Industry Services LLC (CIS) has been recognized by state and local organizations for its training and workforce development efforts. The Carroll County, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce named CIS its Small Business of the Month this fall. And, CIS was nominated for the 2018 Georgia Small Business Rock Star award, presented by the state of Georgia Department of Economic Development and in partnership with the Georgia Economic Developers Association.… Read more...
Establishing task-based work assignments is the foundation of a realistic, consistent, and reliable path to risk mitigation and accident prevention in the office and on the job. The concept begins with identifying personnel and equipment protocols, as Debbie Dickinson, CEO of Crane Industry Services, explains in an Incident Prevention magazine article.… Read more...
With a goal of strengthening its customer service program, CIS added two employees to its office staff. Their primary duties are administrative support in the CIS office and the NCCER credentialing process. Jean Robinson serves as secondary administrator for NCCER, and Joy Tansill is a NCCER coordinator and an office administrator.… Read more...
In September, CIS held an open house for its new 8,892-sq. ft. Centered on Safety Training Center, located in Carrollton, Ga. Representatives from Maxim Crane Works, a CIS customer, assisted with cutting the ribbon on the new facility. About 40 customers,vendors, and members of the local business community and Carroll Chamber of Commerce attended.… Read more...