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CRANE OPERATOR CERTIFICATION

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OSHA recently announced that it would extend deadline for implementing its crane operator certification rule requiring employers to ensure that crane operators are certified until November 10, 2017. Certification by an independent nationally accredited testing organization. Qualification by the U.S.

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OSHA proposes three-year postponement of crane operator certification requirement

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OSHA’s proposal to postpone the compliance date for crane operator certification by three years was made official on Feb. The industry has until March 12, 2014 to comment on the rulemaking. Regulations Codes and Standards' 7 when it was published in the Federal Register. read more.

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Largest Owner of Buildings in North America Considering LEED v4

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The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 requires the GSA to review existing green building certification systems every 5 years to identify a system and certification level “deem[ed] to be most likely to encourage a comprehensive and environmentally sound approach to certification of green buildings.”

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You Can Participate in Updating the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

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By comparison there are over 50,000 LEED for Homes certified residential units; and in an earlier post I blogged that beginning February 1, 2014, LEED for Homes v2008 Update to be Balloted. Those who would like to apply to serve on the Consensus Committee or a Task Group must submit their applications online by March 16, 2014.

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Utility Incentives Tied to LEED are Growing Geometrically

Green Building Law Update

Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S. It is clear from our new data that electric utility based incentives tied to LEED certification and earning specific LEED credits are increasing at all but geometric rates.

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Utility Incentives Tied to LEED are Growing Geometrically

Green Building Law Update

Electric utility based incentives that support energy efficiency, including LEED certification, are increasing in number across the U.S. It is clear from our new data that electric utility based incentives tied to LEED certification and earning specific LEED credits are increasing at all but geometric rates.

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Employer Responsible For Determining Qualified Rigger Status

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A new clarification from OSHA on March 18, 2014 shed more light on why it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure an employee is a “qualified rigger” when working with cranes and derricks in construction. 2014 Interpretations. Combustible Dust Labeling Requirements in Hazard Communication Standard (HCS).