Compliance Directive covering the OSHA 1926 Subpart CC – Cranes and Derrick in Construction

What’s All the Fuss About? OSHA’s Type and Capacity Requirement

Posted on September 1, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jim Headley

By: James Headley | Director, Crane Institute of America, Inc. Lately there's been a lot of chatter in the industry about OSHA requiring operators to be certified by type and capacity. This particular requirement was included in the new Cranes...

Mobile Crane Accidents Prevented with Trained, Qualified Operators

Posted on August 28, 2025September 5, 2025 by Jim Headley

Operator error is usually only a “symptom” of the cause of crane accidents.

MSHA Mine Fatality

Posted on May 28, 2024May 1, 2025 by zgraphadmin

MINE FATALITY – On May 8, 2024, a miner
was electrocuted while unloading a roll of belt from a trailer.

Safe in The Saddle

Posted on May 9, 2024May 5, 2025 by zgraphadmin

John Chamberlain uses a recent electrocution disaster to analyze the effects of electrocution on crane operators.

OSHA, What Are You Thinking?

Posted on May 9, 2024May 5, 2025 by zgraphadmin

Jim Headley writes about current concerns regarding crane operating certifications in OSHA.

In Defense of the Operator

Posted on May 8, 2024May 5, 2025 by zgraphadmin

Jim Headley argues that regulations are much too strictly placed upon operators, and that a fair distribution of accountability is necessary to ensure fairness.