OSHA Renews Injury-Prevention Alliance with Altec

December 8, 2015 - OSHA and Altec Industries Inc. have renewed an alliance aimed at preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities in the utility, telecommunications, and construction industries. The alliance will focus on the safe operation, use, and maintenance of equipment used in these industries, including cranes, aerial devices, digger derricks, and chippers.

 

The alliance will also work to promote a culture of safety and health, particularly in small businesses and among workers with non- or limited-English speaking skills.

 

During the five-year agreement, the alliance will provide safety training in mobile cranes, tree care, and insulated aerial devices, digger derricks, and construction and general industry standards. The alliance will also update guidance and training materials on fall protection, electric shock, and aerial lift tip-overs. Additionally, the alliance will work to provide workers, including those with limited English proficiency, with resources that will help them understand their rights and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act.