There are many types of overhead cranes, all of which can pose hazards if they are not used properly and with adequate safety precautions. Strict guidelines and safety regulations are published by OSHA (US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration Department) and by adhering to these standards and rules, you protect your company […]
NCCCO also announced that it had been granted continued accreditation by ANSI for its previously accredited programs: Mobile Crane Operator, Tower Crane Operator, Overhead Crane Operator, Rigger Level I, and Signalperson. The decision of ANSI’s Personnel Certification Accreditation Committee (PCAC) to expand the scope of NCCCO’s accreditation came after rigorous audits of its management systems […]
The Vomatron can best be described as a giant propeller with seats on each end! Similar to the centrifuge used by astronauts to simulate rocket acceleration, except it is mounted vertically. It is powered by 2 huge electric motors that rotate the giant 40 meter arm at speeds of more than 120 kilometers per hour, […]
Check out this helpful video from the Sims Crane YouTube channel. Bob Berry, Safety Director for Sims Crane, shows to how properly use hand signals for safe and effective crane operation.
Thousands of heavy equipment items and trucks sold over six days during Ritchie Bros.’ Orlando, Fla., auction last week, setting new records for the company. Among these milestones, Ritchie reported it brought in total gross auction proceeds of $203 million, more than 10,000 lots were sold, 8,670 registered bidders 830 sellers participated in the event. Online, 4070 bidders […]
The ASME B30 Committee, which establishes and updates voluntary industry standards facilitating the safe design, inspection, maintenance and operation of cranes, hoists, and related rigging and lifting equipment, is currently soliciting individuals to serve on its Interest Review Group and Regulatory Authority Council. The Interest Review Group provides individuals who are unable to attend in-person meetings (due […]
ACRP has announced their annual 2012 Workshop and General Assembly. It will be held May 8-11, 2012 at the Cleveland Airport Marriott. Please view their ad below or visit their website at acrp.net for more information. The Association of Crane and Rigging Professionals (ACRP) is a nonprofit association whose mission is dedicated to improving crane operations and […]
Terex Cranes has released its numbers for 2011 which show a return to growth and profitability with full year revenues sales up 12 percent to just under $2 billion. At the same time the company made an operating loss of $19.8 million due entirely to the $36 million of charges taken earlier in the year. […]
JLG has unveiled two new low cost Rental Series electric slab scissor lifts for the Americas and other markets that will take ANSI specified machines. The new RS range only includes two units, a 1932RS - 19 ft. elevator model with 820mm/32inch wide unit with 227kg lift capacity and a 3248RS - 32ft platform height […]
Mike Parnell, President/CEO of Industrial Training International & ASME B30 Vice Chairman, begins a series covering the New Federal OSHA Construction Crane Rule – 29CFR1926.1400 Subpart CC. This video begins the discussion with section 1413 – Wire Rope Inspection & Categories. ITI provides inspector training covering this subject in our video.
