April 15, 2014
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OSHA schedules informal hearing on proposed extension of
crane operator certification deadline
WASHINGTON – The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration today scheduled an informal public hearing to discuss OSHA’s
proposed rule to extend the compliance date for the crane operator
certification requirement and the existing phase-in requirement that employers
ensure that their operators are qualified to operate the equipment. The hearing
will be held May 19, 2014, in Washington, D.C.
On Feb. 10, 2014, OSHA issued a Notice of Proposed
Rulemaking proposing to extend the deadline for operator certification by three
years to Nov. 10, 2017, and to extend the existing employer duties for the same
period. The public had 30 days to submit comments on this issue. The comment
period closed on March 12, 2014. The agency received 60 comments from the
public in response to the NPRM, one of which requested a hearing.
The purpose of the hearing is to gather additional
information related to whether OSHA should extend the requirement by three
years or not at all.
The public hearing will be held at 9:30 a.m., Monday, May 19
in the auditorium of the U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW,
Washington, DC 20210. Individuals who wish to testify must submit a notice of
intention to appear by April 25. Submissions may be made electronically at
http://www.regulations.gov, the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal, by mail or
facsimile. See the Federal Register notice for submission details.
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970,
employers are responsible for providing safe and healthful workplaces for their
employees. OSHA’s role is to ensure these conditions for America’s working men
and women by setting and enforcing standards, and providing training, education
and assistance. For more information, visit http://www.osha.gov.
Source: OSHA
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