Crane operator certification took center stage recently at the 35th Biannual Meeting of the Commission of the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO). Jim Maddux, director of OSHA Directorate of Construction, speaking to more than 60 NCCCO Commissioners and guests at the Maritime Institute, Baltimore, MD, confirmed that OSHA was seeking a […]
With the crane certification and training arena changing drastically (accidents spurring government regulations, OSHA-related compliance certification deadlines and much more), American Cranes & Transport Magazine rounded up some of the industry's gurus and proposed a number of questions for them to answer. Below you'll see thoughts from Billy Smith, executive vice president of claims and […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration today issued a proposed rule to improve workplace safety and health through improved tracking of workplace injuries and illnesses. The announcement follows the Bureau of Labor Statistics' release of its annual Occupational Injuries and Illnesses report, which estimates that three million workers were injured on the job in 2012. […]
Lift planning is an integral part of the pre-construction process. It adds another layer of safety while lowering costs and increasing the productivity of field operations. Sufficient planning and supervision are necessary in preventing crane accidents. If something goes wrong, the result is likely to be disastrous. Severe damage to property with risk of injury […]
The holidays are upon us. I think people seem to be more grateful and even gracious this time of year; work generally slows down a bit and many of us have more time to spend with family and friends. I don't think it is a mystery for anyone who has regularly followed this safety column […]
Access and scaffolding company Safway, working with safety equipment manufacturer Honeywell, has introduced a new, lightweight version of the Miller TurboLite Personal Fall Limiter (PFL). “We turned to Honeywell/Miller to help us develop and engineer fall protection equipment designed specifically for our industry,” said Safway Group president and CEO Bill Hayes. “This is part of […]
My son seemed so small as he climbed on the bus for his first day of kindergarten. As I watched him excitedly waving through the bus window I thought of how strange it seems to walk away from a 5 year-old, push him into the world and "hope for the best." How can we rest […]
When most folks think of Texas, they think big - big hats, big guns, big hair. But if you travel about as far south as a car will take you, just one long bridge away from the excitement of South Padre Island, you'll eventually reach Port Isabel, a small town situated just off the western […]
OSHA's decision to postpone the effective date of its crane operator qualification requirements (Subpart CC of 29 CFR 1926) to allow time for additional rulemaking surprised the industry and has led to confusion as to the legal responsibilities for qualifying employees who work with and around cranes. Graham Brent, National Commission for the Certification of […]
Are you in the market for a used crane? Whether you are shopping online, in an auction setting, or through a private transaction, it is smart to have your mechanic or third-party inspector involved. Ask to see the inspection history of any previously owned crane you are seriously considering buying. You want to know that […]
