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FEM warns against ‘entertainment’ lifts
The FEM, the trade association for crane manufacturers in Europe, has released a position paper stressing that crane should never be used for lifting people for entertainment. In emergency and exception circumstances where they must be used for lifting people, a manbasket should be used.
The FEM, the trade association for crane manufacturers in Europe, has released a position paper stressing that crane should never be used for lifting people for entertainment. In emergency and exception circumstances where they must be used for lifting people, a manbasket should be used.
Overload tests stress cranes and don't work, CPA warns
The Construction Plant Hire Association has released a technical Information note advising against routine overload testing of mobile cranes that deteriorates crane structure. Instead, it recommends the “defined written scope” maintenance outlined in its mobile crane maintenance manual.
The Construction Plant Hire Association has released a technical Information note advising against routine overload testing of mobile cranes that deteriorates crane structure. Instead, it recommends the “defined written scope” maintenance outlined in its mobile crane maintenance manual.
AGS secures new site in Spain
French anti-collision system manufacturer AGS opened its first location in Spain this April.
French anti-collision system manufacturer AGS opened its first location in Spain this April.
New York real estate board calls for national certification
REBNY, the Real Estate Board of New York, has launched a campaign to change the city's approach to crane operator licensing, citing safety and cost concerns.
REBNY, the Real Estate Board of New York, has launched a campaign to change the city's approach to crane operator licensing, citing safety and cost concerns.
ALL updates crane training
Earlier this month the ALL Crane hire company conducted a training session at its headquarters in Cleveland, US, in response to new OSHA crane regulations.
Earlier this month the ALL Crane hire company conducted a training session at its headquarters in Cleveland, US, in response to new OSHA crane regulations.
Texas whistleblower protected under OSHA
Two US companies have paid damages to an instrument fitter fired for raising safety concerns over unsafe lifting operations on a site in Franklin, Texas, after US regulator OSHA supported his claim to be a legitimate whistleblower.
Two US companies have paid damages to an instrument fitter fired for raising safety concerns over unsafe lifting operations on a site in Franklin, Texas, after US regulator OSHA supported his claim to be a legitimate whistleblower.
UK firms fined over dropped timber accident
A court in Wolverhampton, UK, has fined two construction firms over an accident in Bilston in June last year.
A court in Wolverhampton, UK, has fined two construction firms over an accident in Bilston in June last year.
Bragg’s Liebherr LR 1300 for airport construction
Bragg Crane Service’s Phoenix division has been working on the construction of the Sky Train transit network, in Arizona, USA.
Bragg Crane Service’s Phoenix division has been working on the construction of the Sky Train transit network, in Arizona, USA.
ESTA launches EN13000 survey
The European lifting and special transport trade association, ESTA, has released a new survey aimed at owners and operators of new mobile cranes, built in compliance with the revised EU standard.
The European lifting and special transport trade association, ESTA, has released a new survey aimed at owners and operators of new mobile cranes, built in compliance with the revised EU standard.
Hitachi Sumitomo launches 35-tonner
In September 2010, the 35t capacity wheel mounted crane has been released throughout Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa.
In September 2010, the 35t capacity wheel mounted crane has been released throughout Asia, Oceania, the Middle East and Africa.
Restoration project for Linden Comansa
JE Dunn Construction is using a Linden-Comansa 21 LC 400 tower crane to restore the historic Kansas Statehouse in Topeka. The crane is working at a height of almost 104m (340ft).
JE Dunn Construction is using a Linden-Comansa 21 LC 400 tower crane to restore the historic Kansas Statehouse in Topeka. The crane is working at a height of almost 104m (340ft).
North Carolina state crane regulations to be repealed
Crane safety regulations introduced by North Carolina’s Department of Labor in 2009 are to be repealed to allow implementation of the new federal OSHA cranes and derricks rule, announced earlier this year.
Crane safety regulations introduced by North Carolina’s Department of Labor in 2009 are to be repealed to allow implementation of the new federal OSHA cranes and derricks rule, announced earlier this year.
Verlinde lend a hoist for Swiss decontamination project
French lifting equipment fabricator Verlinde is working with crane manufacturer, Stephan, to provide the plant for a large-scale decontamination project, taking place in the North-Western Swiss city of Bonfol.
French lifting equipment fabricator Verlinde is working with crane manufacturer, Stephan, to provide the plant for a large-scale decontamination project, taking place in the North-Western Swiss city of Bonfol.
Accreditation for new UK trainer
New UK training and assessment firm IS Training has received accreditation from the Construction Awards Alliance.
New UK training and assessment firm IS Training has received accreditation from the Construction Awards Alliance.
CPA: Crane drivers should be spared from ruling
The UK’s Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is seeking to overturn a previous ruling by the Vehicle Operator Services Agency (VOSA) regarding mobile crane drivers' compliance with the European Vehicle Drivers Certificates of Professional Competence Regulations (CPC).
The UK’s Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is seeking to overturn a previous ruling by the Vehicle Operator Services Agency (VOSA) regarding mobile crane drivers' compliance with the European Vehicle Drivers Certificates of Professional Competence Regulations (CPC).
OSHA to launch, discuss, new rule today
US regulator OSHA will launch its much-anticipated new cranes and derricks rule today, July 28 2010. The launch will be accompanied by a chance to ask questions online during a live webchat.
US regulator OSHA will launch its much-anticipated new cranes and derricks rule today, July 28 2010. The launch will be accompanied by a chance to ask questions online during a live webchat.
Judge acquits Rapetti
A New York judge has acquitted master rigger William Rapetti, who faced manslaughter charges over an accident in March 2008 that killed seven people. Rapetti's defence rested, in part, on uncertainties over the accident's root causes, first raised publicly in the pages of Cranes Today.
A New York judge has acquitted master rigger William Rapetti, who faced manslaughter charges over an accident in March 2008 that killed seven people. Rapetti's defence rested, in part, on uncertainties over the accident's root causes, first raised publicly in the pages of Cranes Today.
Hanoi tightens crane rules
Officials in Vietnam's capital Hanoi will implement new restrictions on cranes, after an accident on Friday 2 July 2010 that killed three workers.
Officials in Vietnam's capital Hanoi will implement new restrictions on cranes, after an accident on Friday 2 July 2010 that killed three workers.
Who certifies the certifiers?
The US National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA) plan to develop a certification programme for crane certifiers.
The US National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) and the Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA) plan to develop a certification programme for crane certifiers.
