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 ...

U.S. statistics estimate that between 64 and 82 construction workers are killed and 263 injured each year working around cranes and derricks. American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) members note ...

New Access to NCCCO Mobile Telescopic Boom Crane Operator Certification Programs Announced for Perris, CA POMONA, CA, ...

The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) recently issued an equipment/safety hazard alert about an incident in which a mechanic sustained injuries when the boom of his service-truck’s ...

Mention the word “crane,” and most people think of the massive construction cranes used to erect skyscrapers. Electricians don’t operate these big cranes, but on some jobs an electrician might operate ...

Safety doesn't just happen; you must recognize the potential hazards, then work to mitigate them. With cranes, the biggest risks include tipovers, electrocution and bystanders getting crushed by loads ...

Washington has adopted new safety rules for tower cranes to help prevent collapses and protect workers and the public, following a deadly accident in Seattle nearly six years ago. The Department of ...

Crane accidents are one of the enduring nightmares of construction work, so it is notable that as an industry where regulation often equals costs and entanglements, construction professionals have ...

The doomed crane that toppled in Seattle last Saturday was safety-certified twice since July 2017, according to documents from the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. RELATED: Council ...