Crane Company Safety: Navigating OSHA and FMCSA Standards to Avoid Negligent Hiring, Entrustment and Retention
In 2012, I left my job as a NCCCO certified operator to join an insurance company that specialized in insurance and risk management for the crane industry. The opportunity to serve the industry that had given me a fulfilling career was both exciting and nerve-wracking. Over time, I noticed patterns in the claims that resulted in significant financial impacts on the industry. Crane companies were often held responsible for negligent hiring, entrustment, and retention practices during the...