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 […]
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 […]
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, [email protected]. Scheduler Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Scheduler main responsibility […]
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, […]
