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Safety

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December 11, 2019

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Announces Clearinghouse Employer Requirements; Opens Implementation Registration

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced that registration for the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse has opened.

The secure online database provides employers, FMCSA, State Driver Licensing Agencies and State law enforcement personnel real-time information about CDL driver drug and alcohol program violations, making it easier for FMCSA to determine employer compliance with testing, investigation and reporting requirements. 

Mandatory use of the FMCSA Clearinghouse will begin on January 6, 2020. 

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OSHA 2020: What's in Store for Next Year!

Webinar Recording and Presentation Now Available

On Tuesday, December 3, NECA subject matter expert Wes Wheeler, Director of Safety, NECA, presented on OSHA's new and proposed rules, and regulatory changes for 2020.

The webinar provided attendees with a thorough review of new revisions to Table 1 Control Methods for Respirable Crystalline Silica, the Final Rule on Beryllium in Construction and OSHA's planned revisions to the Controls of Hazardous Energy: Lockout/Tagout standard.

View the webinar and download the presentation »

New Requirements for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) Go into Effect

Starting December 10, employers, owners and operators will be required to comply with ANSI’s new A92 standards for mobile elevated work platforms (MWEP).

ANSI/SAIA A92.22-2018 Standard for Safe Use of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) addresses the design of new aerial lift equipment and ANSI-SAIA A92.24-2018 Standard for Training Requirements for the Use, Operation, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) provides an overview of required training for operators, supervisors and maintenance personnel.

The soon to be released, NECA Guide to Aerial Lifts (Index #5031-20), is a jobsite guide designed to assist members in complying with ANSI MEWP equipment and training requirements. Available in the NECA Store January 2020.

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Technology Based Safety Resources for Members and the Construction Industry


NECA has developed the following mobile applications to help members manage their safety programs and responsibilities successfully. Both apps are available in the Apple Store and Google Play, click on the links below to learn more and start using today!

Other Notable Industry Applications Keep Your Business in Compliance, and Your Workers Safe:

OSHA, NIOSH and other agencies have developed apps for heat exposure, ladder safety and chemical safety data sheets. Apps are also available for sound metering/measurement and on the job safety analysis. Check out the list below:

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News & Information

ESFI Releases 12 Winter Holiday Safety Tips Infographic
Training Card Changes Announced for 20-hour Construction Supervisor Leadership Skills Trainers
OSHA Issues Enforcement Policy; Crane Operator Certifications from Crane Institute Certification No Longer Recognized
2020 NSPC Registration Opens January 14
OSHA Releases 2019 Statistics; Shows Increase in Enforcement and Compliance
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