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 […]
Liebherr says the first operational use for its Liebherr LR 11000 1,100-ton crawler crane has completed its first lift at a Romanian oil refinery. The LR 11000 was used by Felbermayr to work on a constricted site with a 115 ft. by 115 ft. working area at the Petrom refinery in Ploiesti near Bucharest to […]
Tim Ford of Terex has been named chair of ICUEE 2015. Ford will oversee the show’s volunteer management committee, a cross-section of utility construction leaders who direct show planning to ensure the show remains relevant for all market segments. Ford is President of Terex Cranes for Terex Corporation. The biennial International Construction & Utility Equipment […]
Heavy lift and transport provider Mammoet helped lift, transport and reassemble a methanol plant from Chile 5,420 miles to Louisiana, USA. The task was carried out for Methanex Corporation, a supplier of methanol. The relocation of the plant was a cheaper alternative to constructing a new one in Geismar, Louisiana, a spokesperson said. Two plants […]
Tadano Faun has announced a complete takeover of Cranes UK, rebranding the firm Tadano UK. Founded in 2001 by Joe Lyon and his wife Fransie, Cranes UK developed its Tadano mobile crane business in the UK and Ireland. The Japanese manufacturer said that with the retirement of the founders of Cranes UK, it became important […]
At OSHA’s November 2012 meeting of the Advisory Committee on Construction Safety & Health, Jim Maddux, Directorate of Construction, identified the regulatory paragraphs giving rise to the most common citations under the new Crane & Derricks standard. There is some overlap between the most common OSHA citations and the most common causes of crane accidents. […]
OSHA has scheduled an informal public hearing to discuss the proposed rule to extend the compliance date for the crane operator certification requirement and the existing phase-in requirement that employers ensure that their operators are qualified to operate the equipment. The hearing will be held May 19, 2014, in Washington, D.C. On Feb. 10, 2014, […]
Bluestem Machine Works has introduced the Precision Rigger PR40, the first industrial telescopic handler designed with the needs of riggers in mind. The idea for the PR40 grew out of the need of riggers who wanted to reach their maximum lifting heights in buildings with low entrance clearances, which was not possible with conventional straight-mast […]
Crane Institute of America has launched the 10th edition of its Mobile Cranes handbook by James Headley, providing a study guide for mobile crane operators who are preparing to take accredited certification exams. The guide includes useful illustrations, clear explanations, and real-world examples, and covers essential topics on crane setup, operation, and hazards. First published […]
Revenues at Kobelco Cranes grew 24% to $554 million in the fiscal year ending 31 March 2014. The segment achieved an operating profit of US $31 million, compared to the previous year’s loss of $22 million. Commenting on the figures, a company statement said, “Unit sales increased in Japan on the back of government economic […]
