HCR22 ORG 3/27 #1
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 22
(By Delegates Manuel, Doyle, Kuhn, Williams, Butcher, Cann and
Evans)
(Originating in the Committee on Industry and Labor)
[March 27, 1997]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government Operations to make a
study of the feasibility and effectiveness of crane safety
equipment and the training, testing, licensing and
certification of crane operators employed by or through state
agencies.
Whereas, state agencies use or contract for the use of cranes
in the performance of public duties; and
Whereas, The Legislature of West Virginia is greatly concerned
with the safety of crane equipment used by or for state agencies,
the safety of the operators of those cranes, the safety of other
public or private employees working near such cranes, and the
safety of the general public; and
Whereas, Various federal and state laws, rules and regulations
affect the establishment of safety requirements for crane equipment
and training or certification procedures for crane operators; and
Whereas, The Legislature encourages the development and
coordination of all applicable laws, rules and regulations so as to promote the safety and well-being of all state employees and the
general public, as well as private contractors and operators;
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government Operations is hereby
requested to review, examine and study the feasibility and
effectiveness of crane safety equipment, including boom extensions,
safety devices designed to reduce injuries that result from contact
with overhead power lines, proximity warning devices, insulated
boom guards for the top and bottom of booms, insulated links
between crane hooks and loads being lifted by the crane; the
feasibility and effectiveness of developing procedures for the
training, testing, licensing and certification of all persons who
operate cranes in this state; to determine whether the utilization
of such safety equipment and training, certification or licensing
procedures may be effected by state agencies and private
contractors working for or through state agencies without violating
any other federal or state safety laws, rules or regulations; to
determine whether there is a need for equipment safety standards
and training, licensure or certification for crane operators in
this state; and to make recommendations to the Legislature
regarding the same; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 1998, on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with drafts
of any legislation necessary to effectuate its recommendations;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct this
study, to prepare a report and draft necessary legislation be paid
from legislative appropriations to the Joint Committee on
Government and Finance.