ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Cranes are a marvel of engineering. But, overhead crane accidents cause around 175 severe injuries and nearly 45 fatalities every year, according to the Bureau of Labor ...

In an industry that is constantly evolving, it’s easy to see that the crane and rigging sector is undergoing a significant shift in how operator training is delivered, with technology playing a ...

When a mechanics truck shows up on a jobsite, there is usually pressure to rapidly get the equipment fixed or complete the task. But it may be beneficial for the technician to invest a little time up ...

Among the most useful pieces of equipment found in construction projects are mobile cranes. If the job requires large, heavy materials to be hoisted, transported, or moved, you’ll likely use a mobile ...

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 ...

Plans to update construction crane safety protocols are welcomed by the mother of a man who died in a 2021 industrial accident, though she said they were a little slow to come around. “I do believe ...

The rated capacity limiter (RCL) on the Manitowoc 14000 crane may be the company's newest technological development, but according to the company, this high-tech approach to taking the guess work out ...

The use of radio-controlled cranes shows promise for enhancing lifting safety. Tony Young, director at supply, installation, and repair specialist CP Automation, lays ...

An emergency suspension of heavy-lift operations at the Hinkley Point C nuclear construction site averted what safety experts ...

It sounds like a classic "man bites dog" story: Industry representatives persuade a somewhat reluctant OSHA to update a regulation. But that appears to be precisely what happened in July, when OSHA ...