Crane operators on building and construction sites throughout Australia must maintain sufficient clearances between cranes and other plant and structures to avoid contact or collision, a workplace organisation has warned. Workplace Health and Safety Queensland says the warning comes after a worker was seriously injured after being hit by a falling scaffolding component on a […]
Last week, Industrial Training International held its sixth episode of the ITI Showcase Webinar Series, and more than 240 registrants from 22 countries signed up for the event, which focused on Lift Planning Considerations. ITI President/CEO Mike Parnell’s agenda for the webinar included forming a decision-tree, standard vs. critical lifts, verbal and written plans, and […]
We have been asked to warn tower crane owners on the East coast of the US the need to ensure that their cranes are at the very least left to 'weathervane' in to follow the wind rather than fight it. This in preparation for the bad storms with very high winds that are expected to […]
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has launch its new Committed to Crane Safety program, which was dveloped by NCCCO to recognize employers who have demonstrated their commitment to safety by hiring CCO-certified personnel. “Crane operators, signalpersons, and riggers receive recognition for their knowledge and skill related to safe crane operations when […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has developed comprehensive programs to help prevent hazardous energy injuries. Each year thousands of workers are killed or injured by the failure to control “hazardous energy” in the workplace when machinery is being repaired or maintained. OSHA’s website states, “Employers must train workers to ensure they know, understand and […]
Ground collapse often has a catastrophic outcome. A crane tips when the outrigger sinks, the load is dropped and the crane causes damage. When a crane’s outrigger punctures underground utilities, it damages underground water and sewage lines and can cause a gas line explosion. To prevent this from happening, first and foremost, it is […]
We have all heard the phrase, "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link". When it comes to crane operations, rigging can often be that "weak link". How we attach a load to a crane can make the difference between a successful lift or an unfortunate accident. Since over 90% of crane-related accidents […]
As many of you know, all footnotes of manufacturer’s load charts have a statement that reads the crane MUST be operated according to all Federal, State and Local standards, regulations and operators manual. They specifically refer to ASME Standards. In 2007, the ASME B30.5 was updated and now contains the responsibilities Triangle of a Crane […]
