Petitions – Contractors’ Organization Requests Standard for Falsework Removal Brackets

OAKLAND -- The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC) has petitioned the Cal/OSH Standards Board to convene an advisory committee as the first step in creating a standard covering falsework removal brackets. The employers' organization says the absence of regulations covering these devices is causing confusion between Cal/OSHA and contractors.The board also received petitions requesting an update to the Elevator Safety Orders to allow alternative materials to steel wire ropes on elevat