OSHA vs. ASME vs. ANSI: What's the Difference?

In the lifting and rigging industry, knowing the safety standards and regulations is critical for worker safety and compliance. But what's the difference between OSHA, ASME, and ANSI? And how do their roles impact your operations?

This video breaks it all down for EHS Leaders, Managers, Quality & Safety professionals, and operations personnel looking for regulatory compliance.

You'll learn:
📘 The enforcement power of OSHA and consequences for non-compliance
📓 How ASME develops the B30 standards that dictate lifting practices
📖 ANSI's role in facilitating American National Standards and industry guidelines
🧰 The importance of following manufacturer recommendations
❗How they are different!

Whether you're responsible for training, inspections, compliance, or overseeing rigging activities, make sure you understand these key organizations. Implementing their standards correctly can prevent costly violations, injuries, and shutdowns.

Get clarity on who sets the rules, enforces them, and what's at stake for your lifting operations. If you need help with compliance, contact us below, or feel free to browse our many resources on ASME, ANSI, and OSHA compliance in our learning center.
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In this video
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - What is OSHA, and what does OSHA do?
2:32 - What is ASME, and what does ASME do?
3:32 - How does ASME affect the lifting and rigging industry?
4:15 - What is ANSI, and what does ANSI do?
5:17 - How does ANSI affect the lifting and rigging industry?
5:46 - What are Manufacturer's Recommendations?
6:20 - How do Manufacturer's Recommendations relate to ASME, ANSI, and OSHA
6:43 - How are OSHA, ASME, and ANSI different?
8:40 - How to stay OSHA, ASME, and ANSI compliant


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