The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) confirmed that its substance abuse policy remains in full force and effect. The statement was issued in light of the recently passed initiatives in Colorado and Washington permitting the use of marijuana for so-called “recreational” purposes. The NCCCO Substance Abuse Policy, as set forth in […]
The 2012 Lift and Access Showcase & Symposium featured walk-around demonstrations of larger telescopic handlers including JLG’s 12,000-lb. model, the G55-12A. JLG’s telehandler offers 12,000-lb. maximum capacity with outriggers down or up. With outrigger support, it can lift 5,000 lbs. to its full 55-ft. maximum height, or provide 42-ft. forward reach with 3,500-lb. capacity. On […]
McConnellsburg, PA-based JLG Industries first entered the 150-ft. boom lift market 22 years ago with introduction of the 150HAX articulating boom lift. While the 150HAX's wide-stance stability enables it to be driven with the platform fully elevated, the unit measures 11’6" wide even when its axles are retracted. The overall width requires truckers to carry […]
Adrian Lacey, 3D Lift Plan Specialist of Sims Crane & Equipment Co. is the winner of the 2012 Lift Plan of the Year contest. Organized by A1A Software LLC, known throughout the construction industry as an innovative web development and software company, the contest came down to eight finalists. Lacey took the coveted first-place honors, […]
Schools, businesses, academic societies and other organizations are taking advantage of modern technology to share information more effectively than ever before. Not only does the power of electronics enable people to share information and learn from experts anywhere around the world, it also provides a host of powerful tools that help teach subjects more clearly […]
This Spring at Bauma, Manitowoc is unveiling two new Grove rough-terrain cranes: the RT550E and RT770E. Both offer new features that improve jobsite efficiency. The 49.6-ton capacity RT550E has the highest capacity and longest boom in its class at 128 ft. It stands less than 39.4 ft. long, 8.4 ft. wide, and weighs under 32 […]
Liebherr has launched the new LR 1250 crawler crane to the public for the very first time at Bauma 2013. The LR 1250 crawler crane is based on the LR 1200 and has a 275-ton lifting capacity. It has a reinforced main boom, a 312-ft. luffing jib and a 105-ft. fixed jib. In heavy boom […]
Written by Scott Young, President, Industrial Safety Institute Having spent my career around high voltage equipment, I have seen some interesting events. Lightning striking the base of a steel substation structure roughly 60 feet away, 230 kV line losing an insulator due to sea fog and contamination, high voltage power lines sagging almost to the […]
During the SC&RA Annual Conference, April 2-6, at the Westin Kierland, Scottsdale, AZ, the Association elected Ron Montgomery, Intermountain Rigging & Heavy Haul, Salt Lake City, UT, as President. Joining Montgomery as officers for the 2013-2014 term are: Chairman: Michael Battaini, Sheedy Drayage, San Francisco, CA Vice President: Alan Barnhart, Barnhart, Memphis, TN Treasurer: Delynn […]
Scheuerle provided a mix of transport solutions to Ambau in Cuxhaven for the delivery of offshore wind turbine transition pieces. Ambau manufactures steel towers and foundation structures at Cuxhaven, at the mouth of the River Elbe on Germany's North Sea coast. These include giant transition pieces, designed to connect offshore wind turbines to their foundations. […]
