Cranes – 2023 Year in Review

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LAWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Feb 1: Effective March 31, inspections of a roofer’s hoist (under Section 97 of the OHS Code) will be required “at reasonably practicable intervals,” rather than daily. The changes are designed to give employers more compliance flexibility.
Action Point: Use the OHSI cranes/hoists/lifting device compliance game plan to avoid crane violations

Mar 31: Effective today, inspections of a roofer’s hoist (under Section 97 of the OHS Code) are required “at reasonably practicable intervals,” rather than daily. The changes are designed to give employers more compliance flexibility.
Action Point: Use the OHSI cranes/hoists/lifting device compliance game plan to avoid crane violations