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Crane accidents can result in serious and even fatal accidents. One way to prevent these tragic accidents is to make sure crane operators are adequately trained and certified. After multiple complaints from the construction industry about the lack of proper training and certification, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration finally proposed some changes. On May 18, 2018, OSHA proposed an update to its crane safety rules. OSHA changed certain provisions and added new minimum operator competency requirements. The agency further proposed to remove a current provision requiring multiple certification levels based on an equipment’s lifting capacity. In its place,...

Uber advertises itself as providing safe rides home. But a CNN investigation found at least 103 drivers have been accused of sexual assault or abuse over the last four years. One particular victim says she feels anxiety and depression after seeking a safe ride home by using the convenient Uber app, but instead getting assaulted. Her Uber driver is charged with felony sexual battery and is facing trial. This victim is one of many. The CNN investigation uncovered dozens of similar cases. None of the information comes from Uber, which refused to provide any data on how many of...

On Sunday, March 11, 2018, just after 7 p.m., a helicopter, owned and operated by Liberty Helicopters, crashed into the East River in New York City. Five people were confirmed dead. Only the pilot was able to free himself and escape. The five passengers were tightly harnessed in the helicopter, which was found submerged upside down in the river. The New York Fire Department had to dive into the water to remove the five passengers from the helicopter. Two of the passengers were found dead on arrival, while the other three were taken to the hospital in critical condition....