Compulsory Certification Reduces Accidents: Gallagher

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher was recently quoted in an article in Daily Commercial News. In the article, Gallagher noted that the Operating Engineers want compulsory certification for more heavy equipment trades. He said compulsory training has been proven to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities that are a result of operator error. Click here […]

Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher was recently quoted in an article in Daily Commercial News. In the article, Gallagher noted that the Operating Engineers want compulsory certification for more heavy equipment trades. He said compulsory training has been proven to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities that are a result of operator error.

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Evidence shows compulsory certification works

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A letter by Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher on the benefits of compulsory certification appeared recently in Northern Life publication. In the letter, he notes that compulsory certification in 1978 for hoisting engineers has led to fewer fatalities in the trade. Click here to see the letter.

A letter by Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher on the benefits of compulsory certification appeared recently in Northern Life publication. In the letter, he notes that compulsory certification in 1978 for hoisting engineers has led to fewer fatalities in the trade.

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Compulsory Training Leads to Safer Worksites

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An Industry Perspectives article by Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher appeared April 8 in Daily Commercial News. In the article, he corrects a number of inaccurate and misleading statements regarding compulsory certification. He notes the truth of the matter is that compulsory certification leads to better trained workers and safer worksites. Click here to see […]

An Industry Perspectives article by Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher appeared April 8 in Daily Commercial News. In the article, he corrects a number of inaccurate and misleading statements regarding compulsory certification. He notes the truth of the matter is that compulsory certification leads to better trained workers and safer worksites.

Click here to see the article.