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New Requirements for Tower Cranes: September 5 |
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Washington State is updating its safety standards for cranes, rigging and personnel lifting in construction to align with recent federal OSHA requirements and implement new state legislation (2SHB 2022). The changes stem from lessons learned after the 2019 Seattle tower crane collapse that killed workers and members of the public. Key updates include:
- Tower crane safety requirements: Manufacturers must provide operational and safety information upon request, and maximum wind speeds for assembly, disassembly, and reconfiguration are now set.
- Stop work authority: Any employee can refuse or delay work they believe could cause serious harm or death.
- Qualified supervision: An assembly/disassembly director must be present for all tower crane setup changes, with new rules on qualifications.
- Written job plans: Required for tower crane assembly, disassembly, and reconfiguration.
- Incident reporting: Tip overs and damage to critical crane parts must be reported to L&I, and the crane must be inspected before returning to service
Additional amendments update outdated language, clarify requirements, and reinforce worker safety protections. Link to LNI Overview of CR-103 New Rule Making |
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Brand New Free Webinar Alert |
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FACING AN ACTIVE ATTACK:
Preparation, Immediate Response, and Post-Incident Management
We’re proud to announce a brand-new, high-impact webinar designed to help employers prepare for the unthinkable.
Join Brian Padgett of Employer Solutions Law, and special guest Brent Sterritt of Tactical Business Solutions—a recognized expert with over 40 years of experience in law enforcement and as a Federal Air Marshal—for a practical and timely discussion on how to respond to active attack situations in the workplace.
🔒 This session will cover:
- How to prepare your workplace and employees
- Immediate response strategies that save lives
- Post-incident management, liability, and recovery
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 16
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM (Pacific Time)
💻 Where: Online – Free to attend
Whether you're in HR, safety, operations, or leadership, this session will give you tools to plan, act, and lead with confidence. |
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Governor's Industrial Safety & Health Conference |
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📅 Date: Wednesday September 24 - Thursday 25 September
💻 Where: Spokane Convention Center |
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🔒 Why attend?
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Access 45+ safety & health sessions
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Celebrate 50 years of the Pole Top Rescue Competition
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Hear key note Amy Leneker speak on Authentic Leadership
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Earn contact hours through the UW Northwest Center for Occupational Health & Safety
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Enjoy meals, coffee breaks, and free professional headshots
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