A Crane Tech article was featured in the June edition of Wire Rope News & Sling Technology. The article was on a topic we are very passionate about… crane safety and the importance of asking “Why?”  when there are accidents, incidents and near misses. The article reviews 3 real-life circumstances to show case why asking “Why?” can make a difference in the future safety of operations.

The Importance of Asking “Why?”

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Periodic wire rope inspection is a key factor in keeping your mobile crane operations in working order.  Here are some tips to help keep both the operator and inspector safe when wire rope is being inspected  on a mobile crane: (more…)

Have you ever heard of a ‘Man’s Law’, as it pertains to something in the industry? It could also be better known as a ‘rule of thumb’ or advice/instruction given which has no legal backing; however it was delivered in a manner that made it seem like it does.

For example, one of our clients was recently told by one of our competitors that “ALL chain slings must be replaced every 5 years.” Well, that is not the case, but the person who received the information surely didn’t know and they were ready to take it at face value. Can you imagine what that would do to an annual rigging budget? (more…)

I was recently contacted by a contractor from out west about a crane operator’s card they had received. The card looked a little strange to them and they wanted to verify the operator’s credentials.  What raised the red-flag for them?  Well, the card said “NCCCO Certification Equivalent Operator Qualification Card” and this didn’t sit right with them. I am glad that it didn’t.

The reason Crane Tech got the call? Our name was on the back of (more…)

November 10^th will be here before we all know it. If you’re not sure of why that date is important, then we might need to talk.  The mobile crane industry in construction has had 7 years to prepare for certification requirements, but we are still hearing from many individuals and companies that they are just becoming aware of the regulations.

This might be because the law is not just limited to the lattice and telescopic boom cranes we typically think of working on construction sites, but applies to any crane working under OHSA 1926 regulations. This includes articulated boom cranes and loaders, boom trucks, digger derricks, overhead cranes,  (more…)