Popular Rigging Handbook Now with Metric References
August 5, 2014 (Sanford, Fla.)—Crane Institute of America announces the availability of the newest edition of the industry’s favorite rigging handbook. Rigging, by James Headley, has been converted from imperial to metric. Providing... Read More
Last 2 Championship Finalists Revealed
Crane Institute of America hosted the final regional qualifier event for the 2014-15 Crane Operator & Rigger Skills Competition in Louisville, Kentucky at the Papa John’s Cardinal Center, Green Lot C. The event was held Monday, Se... Read More
How to Inspect Synthetic Hoist Rope
When it comes to inspecting hoist rope, there is an abundance of information, in print and online, to help assist an inspector with wire rope. Samson's announcement in early March regarding the first mobile crane manufactured by Manitowoc with synthe... Read More
Fall Prevention Week Stand-Down
Stand-Down for Fall Prevention - OSHA is asking you to do your part. What activity are you doing that will make your employees more aware of fall hazards?
Falls cause the largest number of injuries and fatalities in construction. A larger numbe... Read More
There is a Crane in my Neighborhood - Run for Cover!
Run for cover! There is a crane in my neighborhood setting roof trusses.
Seriously, there are dozens of crane accidents on YouTube. It seems as if most cranes end up on the roof of the house they were meant to build or reach over.
I think, there ar... Read More
Operator Protection from Heat Illness
OSHA is Campaigning to Prevent Heat Illness in Outdoor Workers
Heat Illness can affect anyone working outside. This includes crane operators, riggers, signalpersons, inspectors, and supervisors. You do not have to exert much energy to become dehydra... Read More
Cranes Make Moon Walk Possible
Sophisticated tools, including cranes, helped make Astronaut Neil Armstrong's walk on the moon a reality some 45 years ago. Through hard work, dedication, and ingenuity space flight stepped out of science fiction novels and improved building strategi... Read More
