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Crane Operator Training

Safety Training

How Far Do You Fall Before You Can React?

A fall can be over in less than a second. See how far a worker may fall before the body...

Safety Leadership, Safety Management, Workforce Devlopment

The Hazard Was Right There. Why Didn’t Anyone See It?

A hazard can be directly in front of someone without being consciously recognized. Inattentional blindness helps explain why visibility alone...

Crane Operator, Crane Operator Training, Workforce Devlopment

Choosing a Crane Operator Training School Is About More Than the Test

Choosing a crane operator training school involves more than finding a certification class. Hands-on experience, experienced instructors, the right program...

Hazards, Safety Management, Workforce Devlopment, Workplace Hazards

When the JHA Stops Matching the Work

Construction changes throughout the day. The real test of a JHA is whether the crew recognizes when the assumptions behind...

Hazards, safety culture, Safety Management, Workforce Devlopment, Workplace Hazards

Don’t Ask Workers to Sign the JHA. Ask Them to Challenge It.

Reviewing a JHA should involve more than explaining the plan and collecting signatures. The crew should have a meaningful opportunity...

Hazards, Safety Leadership, Safety Management, Workforce Devlopment, Workplace Hazards

Who Should Write a JHA? Why Worker Involvement Makes Job Hazard Analysis Better

A strong JHA should reflect more than regulations and procedures. The people doing the work often hold field knowledge that...