Cranes are essential for moving heavy beams and erecting multi-story structures. But failing to operate a crane safely can result in property damage, injury and even death. The U.S. Occupational ...

Contractors, operators and government officials at a crane-safety conference called by the state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) agreed the industry needs to take steps to improve safety and ...

NEW YORK -- Dan Mooney has no idea what it will take for his construction cranes to pass inspection. The crane company owner recently asked New York City officials for a list of safety hazards for ...

City will ask contractors for crane information for better preparation and notification ahead of hurricane season. Colleen Wright is a reporter covering St. Petersburg. She can be reached at ...

A major push is underway in Cincinnati to improve safety measures for operating construction cranes.The effort would tighten several aspects of the industry in the city and has the support of a ...

The National Safety Council partnered with the NCCCO Foundation to put out a report covering the safety issues in the crane industry. This report lays out some of the biggest safety risks, ways ...

Inspectors found safety violations on six tower cranes–those giant cranes attached to area skyscrapers–after searching all 29 currently in use citywide, the Department of Buildings announced today.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Last year’s hurricanes left their mark on the area, destroying homes and businesses, and ripping apart the roof on Tropicana Field. We also saw a construction crane topple ...

Tough, appropriate legislation to regulate construction-crane safety in Washington is headed for Gov. Christine Gregoire’s signature. A tragic death last November in Bellevue got the state off the ...