Mark Stromme

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH, AND SAFETY

Mark joined J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. in 1994. With a background in monitoring Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, he currently specializes in the OSHA 1926 construction and 1910 general industry regulations. His focus is on oil and gas safety, construction safety, electrical safety, mobile cranes, scaffolding, excavations, and fall protection.

He is also an authorized OSHA Construction Outreach Trainer and is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and summarizing 1910 and 1926 regulations for various J. J. Keller guides, manuals, and newsletters. Mark has also written numerous trade publication articles on related topics. As the lead construction safety editor, he is the subject matter expert for California OSHA (Cal/OSHA) issues and questions.

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Expert Advice from Mark

FAQs answered by Mark Stromme

We will be installing a fixed ladder next month, at what length is it required to have a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system?

ANSWER:
Fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet need a personal fall arrest system or ladder safety system per OSHA’s 1910.28 standard.

Do mobile cranes used for general industry tasks fall under the construction training requirements in 1926 Subpart CC?

ANSWER:
No, the training requirements for those cranes is found in the 1910.180 standard.

How often do personal fall arrest systems need to be inspected?

ANSWER:
Prior to each use for wear, damage and other deterioration, and defective components shall be removed from service.

Products written by Mark Stromme

OSHA Compliance for California Manual

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Oil & Gas Safety Compliance Manual

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OSHA Compliance for Retail Manual

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Recent Articles by Mark Stromme

› Proper training can help prevent forklift injuries and fatalities

› Solutions for traffic control in highway work zones

› Scaffold safety is built from the ground up

› Self defense or unsafe? Weapons on the jobsite

› What’s in OSHA’s Fall Agenda?