Between Thanksgiving and the New Year, there are opportunities to stop and reflect on what is important to us an individuals, as project and team leaders, and as companies. Crane Industry Services is thankful for the people we’ve worked with this past year, who share the common goal of keeping America’s workforce safe.… Read more...
Crane Hot Line magazine reported in its February 2016 issue on preparing for a crane’s arrival on site, identifying hazards, and selecting the right tools for crane setup. The best practices for crane assembly and disassembly also discusses responsibilities of various people, including the A/D director.
Cliff Dickinson, President of CIS, adds that OSHA requires cranes to be inspected any time the configuration changes, initially or during the project, such as when boom sections or jibs are added.… Read more...
By Debbie Dickinson
In the United States, women represent less than 9 percent of construction workers, according to 2014 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and only 1.3 percent are working as operating engineers or other construction equipment operators. Other countries report similar statistics. There are a variety of reasons women don’t consider construction as a career path.… Read more...
The Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation released a workforce study in January which estimates that the U.S. heavy equipment distribution industry loses at least $2.4 billion each year as a result of dealers’ inability to find and retain technically skilled workers. Crane Industry Services, in partnership with West Georgia Technical has the ability to train, qualify and certify personnel, using NCCER curriculum.… Read more...
More than 100 OSHA regulations contain requirements for training. A new comprehensive guide called “Training Requirements in OSHA Standards,” organizes all of those requirements into five categories: General Industry, Maritime, Construction, Agriculture, and Federal Employee Programs.
OSHA makes a direct connection between training and accident and illness prevention, saying in part: “Training and education are elements of a strong injury and illness prevention program that can help employers find and fix workplace hazards before workers get hurt.”… Read more...