Tag: Cranes and Derricks

“Recent Crane Accidents Renew Need For Crane Safety Training” #CraneSafety

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Derrick, Hoist, and Crane Safety Manufacturers, shipyard workers, and construction workers depend on industrial lifting devices to move large, heavy objects. While lifting devices like derricks, hoists, and cranes improve productivity and make work easier, they require special attention when it comes to safety. Types of Crane Hazards No matter the industry, employees using or … Continue reading “Recent Crane Accidents Renew Need For Crane Safety Training” #CraneSafety

OSHA – Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety

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I Don't Believe These Rules Were Meant To Include What's On The Video...........Just When You've Thought You've Seen It All! Something Comes Along,... Even More Stupid!! Moving large, heavy loads is crucial to today's manufacturing and construction industries. Much technology has been developed for these operations, including careful training and extensive workplace precautions. There are … Continue reading OSHA – Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety

Crane Collapses While Lifting Precast Wall, Killing Worker In The Woodlands, Texas

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  KTRK TV Report Chopper Footage Reporter: Demond Fernandez A construction worker who was using a crane to lift a large cement wall was killed after that crane collapsed. It happened at the old Garden Ridge on I-45 near The Woodlands which was destroyed by an arsonist last October. Crews worked all afternoon to lift the … Continue reading Crane Collapses While Lifting Precast Wall, Killing Worker In The Woodlands, Texas