Net sales at crane manufacturer Tadano were up 34.8% for the 2013 financial year, to $1.78 billion. The figure for the 2012 financial year was $1.32 billion. Net income was up more than 96% to $141 million or 7.9% of sales. Operating income and ordinary income also both basically doubled. It is the third year […]
After the delivery of an LTM 1500-8.1, Liebherr-Werk Ehingen GmbH can now boast the proud total of 30,000 mobile cranes supplied to customers. The Liebherr’s 550-ton crane was supplied to the Mexican company Grupo DPH, a crane and heavy load contractor. In reaching its decision to buy from Liebherr, one of the major factors for […]
Standards for Engineers and Safety Professionals Worldwide ASME has been defining crane safety since 1916 with its series of B30 Standards. As load handling activities grow in complexity, there has been an increased need to establish a set of recognized planning guidelines. Now, for the first time in print, ASME's P30.1 Standard provides guidance on […]
The SAF-T Conference Webinar Series will return in August with its second presentation focused on jobsite and aerial lift safety, standards and regulations. The session, "Proposed Updates to ANSI and CSA Aerial Work Platform Standards," will take place, Thurs., Aug. 7 at 2 pm EST. Standards for aerial work platforms are regularly updated, but users […]
Crane Accidents: A Study of Causes and Trends to Create a Safer Work Environment, 1983-2013 presents an analysis of crane accidents and industry-specific analyses. It examines commercial construction, residential construction, agriculture, logging/arborist, marine, mining, highway/road and bridge, industrial/manufacturing, land-based oilfield and offshore oilfield industries. “Every lift and accident is unique, and our goal was to […]
Liebherr-Werk Ehingen has designed an armored rescue crane vehicle for the German Army. The G-BKF is for repair and handling support for rescue, recovery and emergency aid. Capacity is 22 tons and it has a 68.5-ft. telescopic boom. It is mounted on a 4-axle all terrain crane chassis. It has all-wheel steering and is powered […]
A local contractor in South Florida has two job openings available for immediate placement with relocation compensation if necessary. Please share these open opportunities with folks you might know looking for their next new challenge and career moves. Interested parties should contact Torey Jovick at MSi Consulting, tjovick@msiconsulting.net. Scheduler Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Scheduler main responsibility […]
With the OSHA Crane and Derrick Standard came concepts long overdue. One in particular, the use of "Temporary-Alternative-Measures" or TAM. Historically, OSHA sets crane requirements. When requirements are not met, the crane must be taken out of service until it is in compliance. The problem with this approach is, although the condition may be a […]
That may be true, but just how much planning is necessary? It depends on the hazards associated with the lift. OSHA does not have requirements for the level of planning needed, so until recently the crane industry has done it. This year ASME released the P30.1, titled, Planning for Load Handling Activities in which two […]
Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Technical and Safety Services staff met with top officials of the Directorate of Construction (DOC) of OSHA this month to discuss opportunities to improve the health and safety of those working with and around heavy equipment in agriculture, construction, forestry, and utility. Jim Maddux, DOC director, and Michael Buchet, senior occupational […]
