Working with heavy machinery and power tools is part of the job, but it also comes with risks. Accidents can lead to broken bones, amputations, or worse. The good news? Most of these injuries can be avoided by sticking to smart safety practices. Whether you’re on the tools or managing a crew, here’s what you […]
Crane operator duties involve more than just hoisting stuff from one place to another. To drive and maintain those iconic behemoths of industry requires training, experience and testing to get a certification that has to be renewed about every five years. There’s more: There are actually three separate categories of crane operations distinguished by the type […]
Thinking about qualifying as a crane signal person? Want to know more about crane signal person duties? The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), a nonprofit organization formed in 1995 “to develop effective performance standards for safe crane operation to assist all segments of general industry and construction” is your reference. Here’s a […]
It’s all in 29 CFR 1910 and OSHA’s take on crane rigging safety training is as comprehensive as the 25 states (including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico), which have adopted much the same standards as OSHA. Ranging from general industry to marine terminals and longshoring to the construction industry, OSHA has published a daunting listing of standards, requirements […]
So let’s talk crane safety and you can decide if you need the training for your crane operators, crane signal person duties, crane rigging safety, proper crane rigging, all of your crane activities. A UK research report RR820, called ‘Tower Crane Incidents Worldwide’ was prepared by the HSL – Health and Safety Laboratory for the HSE – Health […]
Crane safety depends on the best communications. The crane signal person is the “great communicator,” who has to be in contact with the crane operator at all times while the crane is moving. If for some reason the communication is disrupted, the crane operator has to come to a “full stop” and wait until communications […]
Crane safety stats this year have been marred with worldwide mishaps resulting in deaths, injuries and property damage. Here’s an excerpt from the Crane Accidents web site that gathers crane accident reports from around the world. The geographic scope of the crane accidents reported show that crane operating safety is a serious matter. George Town, Grand Cayman Islands […]
Construction has always been one of the most dangerous professions; unfortunately, this inherent danger becomes even greater when a building site is particularly lofty or the building materials are exceptionally heavy. In these very difficult situations cranes provide the lift needed to move these heaviest of building materials into their proper locations, but crane rigging safety must […]
