Safety

Three lift planning software suppliers will showcase their products side-by-side during the May 29-30, Crane & Rigging and Industrial Crane & Hoist Conferences to be held in Indianapolis, Ind., following a review of the new ASME P30 standard “Planning for Load Handling Activities and Critical Lift Plans.

MCM Events, the conferences and events division of Maximum Capacity Media, has unveiled the tagline which will underscore this year’s Crane and Rigging Conference (CRC) Canada, which takes place Oct.…

Top 10 Crane Standards Cited

This year’s SC&RA Job of the Year competitions featured strong entries from around the world, writes Terry White.

Last week, crane industry representatives and OSHA met about changes to the crane operator testing and certification requirements.

A crane overturned at a job site on the University of Maryland Baltimore County campus yesterday, after the outriggers appeared to have shifted on soft ground.

Often, companies are quick to say they are ready to respond to any crisis. When I ask to see a copy of their plan, there is usually a lengthy pause followed by a statement such as, “I will get you a copy.” For some reason, the copy never materializes.

The UK government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has stepped up efforts to ensure construction sites meet national standards when it comes to site safety.

The UK’s CPA Tower Crane Interest Group held its annual open meeting yesterday, with a record attendance.

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has confirmed that its substance abuse policy remains in full force and effect.