Slipping and tripping is one of the easiest ways to get hurt on the job site, and it happens more often than it should. It is, however, one of the easiest hazards to prevent. There are factors to consider, including design and maintenance, being aware of your surroundings, and housekeeping. Design and maintenance is one […]
OSHA 1926.1402 defines ground conditions as the ability of the ground to support the equipment (including slope, compaction, and firmness). This guideline goes on to state that the equipment must not be assembled or used unless ground conditions are firm, drained, and graded to a sufficient extent so that, in conjunction (if necessary) with the […]
Sims Crane recently received 17 Tadano all-terrain cranes, which put Sims Crane & Equipment as the largest Tadano all-terrain crane owner in North America. In 2015, Sims Crane purchased 29 Tadano all-terrain and rough-terrain cranes. “Sims Crane is committed to investing in the best possible equipment to support the construction industry in Florida.” Said […]
When a crane operator arrives at a job site, asking the right questions and communicating with others will help everyone be more prepared. Such as, who is the lift director, what are their requirements for PPE, jobsite specific rules, moving with or without a spotter, recognizing hazards, etc? Asking these questions is greatly more […]
I am quite passionate about college football, and so far this year my Yellow jackets (Georgia Tech) have "engineered" an 8-2 record and are currently ranked 22nd in the nation. Not bad for a team that runs a "boring" spread option offense which many say is outdated and doesn't have a chance. While there […]
Japanese crane manufacturer Tadano has reported first half revenues up almost 14 percent on last year at $843.8 million - a new record, due to stronger sales in Japan, which were up 25 percent. Exports increased by a more modest 4.1 percent with lower sales in North America and Australia, flat sales in the Middle […]
Bauma China, Asia’s blockbuster show this year, got underway in Shanghai today with a spectacular opening ceremony.cCovering 3.2 million square feet, the massive show takes place between November 25 and 28 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre in the Pudong area of the city. Around 3,000 international exhibitors from about 40 countries are […]
In cooperation with the 2015 World of Concrete show, Crane Institute Companies, Crane Institute Certification (CIC), and Crane Institute of America (CIA), will bring two crane operator skills competitions to commercial concrete and masonry contractors, Feb. 3-5, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Making its debut is a Knuckleboom Crane Operator Challenge, which draws its […]
Last week Terex Cranes introduced Cranes Expert, the lifting industry’s first electronic application designed specifically for crane companies. This app delivers available equipment information in ways not possible with printed literature by giving customers unprecedented access to the company’s expansive range of media information. Available for both iOS and Android operating systems, the new […]
Terex has introduced its 130-ton Explorer 5500 all-terrain crane, designed to be the company’s most compact crane in its capacity class. Part of the Explorer range, which also includes the 5600 and 5800 models, the new 5500 features a 17-ft. main boom with three extensions of 36, 72m and 108-ft, with a maximum system […]
