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February 2016 Newsletter

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Communication Safety InjuriesIn this issue: Communication, How Re-Work Impacts Safety.

Cliff Dickinson, President of Crane Industry Services LLC (CIS) discusses how to safeguard crews from crane and rigging accidents due to re-work or unplanned work. Communication is key to prevention. According to J.D. Slaughter of S & B Engineers and Constructors Ltd., his company found that 72% of injuries occur during rework or unplanned work.… Read more...

Crane Industry Services company news

Industry and Education Partner to deliver Interactive Skills Courses

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October 9, 2015—West Georgia Technical College and Crane Industry Services, LLC (CIS) today announced a partnership through the College’s Economic Development Division to provide a new series of Skills Development Training Courses essential to construction, utilities, power generation, manufacturing, mining and refining.

Custom courses and open enrollment options are available at the new Centered on Safety Training Center™ on the WGTC Murphy Campus in Waco, Ga.… Read more...

New Course Identifies Crane & Rigging Responsibilities

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Feb. 11, 2015—“Employer Responsibility” are the two most important words employers, supervisors, foremen, and managers working with cranes on construction sites need to know.

The concept of “Employer Responsibility” is stated strongly in OSHA and ASME standards and is open-ended enough, that employers and supervisors may be held accountable for decisions made and directions given.… Read more...