The firm received 476 votes, or 38%, an astonishing leap from less than 1% last month. Liebherr kept its lead over the rest, with 22% (from 35% last month), Terex took 17% (29%), Manitowoc 16% (26%), Sennebogen 4.4% (8%) and Kobelco 1.39% (1.5%).

Next month’s online poll asks, “Which of the following factors (Environmental;Rigging; Overload; Other effects of the load; Incorrect crane set-up; Mechanical failure) is the most important cause of cranes falling over?” This comes at the same time as we launch a more in-depth accident and safey survey, on p3 of this issue. Please fill in both, so that we can create a detailed overview of safety in the industry.