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Action-packed Year to Come for Mobile Crane Operators

Increasing demand for electricity around the globe, especially in developing nations, is indicating towards the potential growth in power construction across the world. Very latest survey conducted by the International Energy Agency (IEA) confirms that China, the US and India are the three major coal-fired power generating nations, who are putting their best efforts […]

By |December 29th, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on Action-packed Year to Come for Mobile Crane Operators

Understand What OSHA Suggests for Safety While Operating Crane System

The US Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has formulated a set of safety standards in volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 1926. OSHA is a supreme regulatory body that ensures safety and security to the workers employed in construction and production units. It brings health and safety regulations for the […]

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Terex Introduces Information-rich Mobile Application for Crane Operators

First-ever smartphone application for crane operators has made its arrival and it is now available for both iOS and Android platforms. The crane giant Terex has introduced the innovative mobile phone application this week with an objective to provide the crane operators and crane companies with all the important information. The mobile application is […]

By |December 17th, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on Terex Introduces Information-rich Mobile Application for Crane Operators

A New and Innovative Safety Video and Manual for Mobile Crane System

In addition to the safety devices for mobile crane systems, the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has introduced an innovative safety video and manual for crane operators who can now benefit the tool in several ways. The latest system is designed in compliance with the industry best practices and U.S. OSHA 1926:1400 crane standard […]

By |December 15th, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on A New and Innovative Safety Video and Manual for Mobile Crane System

Crane Inspection and Preventive Measures: Are These Same by Characteristics?

For several overhead crane operators, executing OSHA’s guidelines for crane inspection and preventive maintenance is a different practice in some ways. They find some isolated procedures in both practices, which keep them different from each other. But, a number of operators don’t agree with their views, as they think that the purpose of these […]

By |December 10th, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on Crane Inspection and Preventive Measures: Are These Same by Characteristics?

What You Need to Know about Crawler Cranes?

In principle, a crawler crane is a kind of mobile crane system that is technically proficient to transport heavy weights moving one place to another easily and safely. It has become one of the most essential tools for several heavy projects, including mining, construction, high-rise building, and others. And all the projects demand exclusive […]

By |December 8th, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on What You Need to Know about Crawler Cranes?

Terex CC 2800-1 Lattice Crawler Crane Makes a Major Breakthrough in Erecting Wind Turbine

Despite the odd situations in Koblenz, Germany, Terex CC 2800-1 crawler crane was successfully established in the place in merely two days. It was purposed to erect wind turbine amidst the dense forest and the path that was unoccupied for vehicles and crane systems was much constricted in width. In addition, the crane’s boom […]

By |December 3rd, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on Terex CC 2800-1 Lattice Crawler Crane Makes a Major Breakthrough in Erecting Wind Turbine

4 Prominent Safety Instructions for Overhead Lifts

When it comes to transporting weights using overhead lifts, safety must be first and foremost priority to make sure the crane system execution is not a threat to the workers and operators involved. Undoubtedly, you will always keep safety in the forefront of your mind while operating crane system, as the consequences of ill-operated […]

By |November 26th, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on 4 Prominent Safety Instructions for Overhead Lifts

Get a Perfect Crane Operator Manual to Execute Crane Systems Safely

Carelessness and negligence while operating crane system can lead to severe hazards that may happen to both operator and worker. Crane system is used to make it easy and safe to transport heavy materials in construction or other sectors, as mismanagement in lifting loads can cause damage to properties severely.

For safe and sound crane […]

By |November 19th, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on Get a Perfect Crane Operator Manual to Execute Crane Systems Safely

The OSHA’s Initiatives to Ensure Workers’ Right to Safe Workplace

Transporting heavy and large loads is a vital job to manufacturing and construction sectors. It poses high potential threats to the workers, if it is not executed properly. The OSHA, a sole regulator body for crane industries in the US, has always been providing the most applicable guidelines to crane operators so as to […]

By |November 17th, 2014|Crane News|Comments Off on The OSHA’s Initiatives to Ensure Workers’ Right to Safe Workplace