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Crane accidents can be dramatic events. Think of the news stories you’ve seen - large tall cranes collapsing on a busy street in the middle of downtown New York or […]

Three men hug near where the bodies of two workers were recovered after they died when their crane-hoisted lift basket fell 80 feet at a bridge construction site on Putah […]

Think of crane safety as a triangle. One side is the written crane, hoist, and rigging policy, which includes requirements for frequent and periodic inspections. The second side of the triangle […]

STANDARD TOWER CRANE (FOR CRANE OPERATORS) “START OF SHIFT INSPECTION” Operator:                                           […]

Safety meetings work best if the whole crew actively participates. This makes it more interesting and more likely that people will remember the information you’ve given them. Here are six […]

A well-developed and implemented fall protection plan for working at heights will keep workers safe. Here are eight components of a well-developed fall protection plan. Step 1: Perform a Hazard Assessment The […]

People are living and working longer today than in the agricultural and industrial ages. The growth in the number and percentage of individuals over 60 and 80 years of age […]

Energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, thermal, or other sources in machines and equipment can be hazardous to workers. During the servicing and maintenance of machines and equipment, […]

Unintentional falls are the most common form of injury across the country: every day last year, falls resulted in almost 1,800 reported emergency department visits and 417 hospital admissions, says […]

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Step 1: Identify Where Energy Control Procedures Are Needed Energy control procedures (ECP) are required for any operations where unexpected energization, start up or release of stored energy could harm workers […]

The Risks Hundreds of workers die from falls every year. Working from heights while on a ladder, roof work – leading edge, skylights and other roof openings and holes, working […]