Before a trained operator starts working, the aerial work platform (AWP) has already been selected to provide him or her temporary access to work at height. The operator’s safety and efficiency depends on the quality of that decision. Selecting AWPs for your next project requires more planning than renting a car for your next trip. […]
When outriggers were first introduced, they were used when the capacities for lifting on rubber were exceeded. With the advances in technology, design, and multiple outrigger configurations lifting on outriggers is the norm and lifting on rubber is the exception today. Lifting on outriggers increases the crane's leverage - allowing us to lift heavier loads […]
The 2013 Crane & Rigging and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conferences made their debut in Indianapolis last week to a crowd of industrial and construction managers, crane operators, equipment suppliers, manufacturers and more. With presentations centered on safety, technology, and productivity solutions for crane and rigging professionals, attendees and exhibitors took away from the conference […]
Ground collapse often has a catastrophic outcome. A crane tips when the outrigger sinks, the load is dropped and the crane causes damage when it tips. When a crane’s outrigger punctures underground utilities, it damages underground water and sewage lines and can cause a gas line explosion. The site designated Lift Director should identify and mark known […]
Recently a 300-foot crane collapsed, toppling onto a building under construction in Long Island City, Queens, trapping three workers under debris and injuring seven. The crane smashed onto plywood and concrete, and wreckage could be seen stretching for hundreds of feet. Buildings Department Commissioner Robert Limandri said it appears the crane operator attempted to lift […]
Oshkosh Corporation announced that Brad Nelson has been promoted to senior vice president and president of Oshkosh's commercial business segment. He will assume his new position on March 4, 2013. Nelson is currently serving as vice president of global marketing for JLG Industries in the access equipment segment of Oshkosh, a position he has held […]
OSHA recently released a listing of 50 FAQs (frequently asked questions) concerning the new 1926.1400 construction safety standards. Go to the following link, http://www.osha.gov/cranes-derricks/faq.html for answers to all 50 questions. Selected excerpts “An operator may operate a particular piece of equipment if the operator is certified for that type and capacity or higher-capacity equipment of that […]
Industrial Training International is hosting two webinars this month that all of you in the crane, rigging and heavy equipment industry do not want to miss. First webinar (March 8, 1-3:30 PM EST) is a shortened version of ITI's Lift Director & Site Supervisor Training Course. Intended for anyone involved with mobile crane load charts, […]
Specialist lifting company Transdata recently assembled a 660-ton Terex CC 2800-1 crawler crane to help renovate the National Mane Garrincha soccer stadium in Brasilia, federal capital of Brazil. Capacity of the stadium is being increased from 41,000 to 70,064 and the venue will host a series of FIFA World Cup soccer matches in 2014. The […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has scheduled two informal stakeholder meetings to solicit comments on the crane operator certification requirements in the Cranes and Derricks in Construction standard. The meetings will focus on the effectiveness of crane operator certification to ensure that crane operators can safely operate equipment, and the level of competence and […]
