SC & RA Crane & Rigging Workshop
near-miss in the future, opening up a dialogue between businesses.
Similar committee meetings to last year will also be held, including the Crane & Rigging Group Tower Crane Committee, the Safety Education and Training Committee, the Labor Committee, the Governing Committee and the newly added Permit Policy Committee, where permitting policies and related industry regulations will be discussed, addressing needs within both transportation and crane and rigging.
According to O’ Quinn, the addition of the committee meeting to this year’ s event will allow some individuals who normally
are unable to attend the opportunity to sit in and learn about the permitting issues within different states and how the association is addressing those issues, as well as provide information to the committee on issues within their states.
New to the Stage
Members can also expect some new faces and keynotes during this year’ s workshops. To try to keep the industry up to date with changing policies, regulations and outlooks, these sessions offer insight into the evolving market and how organizations can implement certain strategies
Attendees often leave with more than just professional contacts; they may also gain new friendships, mentorships and a sense of community within the industry.
or methods.
Mike Clancy, strategy practice leader for FMI, will present the keynote speech,“ Strategic Insights: Adapting to Evolving Market Trends,” which envelops industry trends, economic forecasts and diversification strategies for organizations to see growth and resilience. Not only will Clancy offer insight into the forecast of the construction industry, but to the specific niche of the crane and rigging industry as well, while discussing the forces shaping the industry in the years to come.
“ OSHA( Occupational Safety and Health Association) and the New Administration,” led by Michael Rubin, shareholder of Ogletree Deakins, will offer legal insights into new regulatory changes, compliance strategies and OSHA enforcement trends under the Trump Administration. Rubin will walk attendees through the current landscape, providing information on what they need to know and be aware of in the industry, while also sharing the potential impacts on business.
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