Crane News - Crane Safety

Operating a Mobile Crane in Severe Weather

When it comes to mobile crane operation, there are several safety standards that must be adhered to before and during operation. These safety standards become even more important in the presence of severe weather conditions such as wind, heat, snow, or lightning. Any of these…

How to Properly Maintain a Crane in Cold Weather

Winter brings with it many new considerations when it comes to crane operation and maintenance. Operators need to be extremely careful during any hoist made during cold temperatures. A variety of safety precautions should be observed, and equipment should be maintained with special attention. All…

Mobile Crane Safety Standards

Safety should always be the top priority of everyone involved in any operation that involves mobile cranes and rigging. There is a high risk of injury and damage to property when dealing with heavy loads and heights, so it is important to make sure that…

Crane Operator Safety in Northern Alberta

Regardless of what job a crane is being used for, it is always vital to know the standards of crane operator safety in Northern Alberta. Mobile cranes are incredibly useful pieces of equipment but, without the proper safety precautions, they can also be incredibly dangerous.…

Strategies for Managing Construction Risk

  Here are some great strategies to manage construction risk Every entrepreneur and business venture comes with its fair share of risk. Yet, arguably few managers are more weighed down by risks than that of a construction manager. Construction is an inherently dangerous business. The most…

Crane Operator Hand Signal Guide

This guide will explain about the various hand signals that workers should use to guide the crane operator Crane operator hand signal guide: Crane operation requires very careful attention, both on the operator's part and that of the signal person. Signals are essential for proper…

Common Overhead Crane Hazards and Their Prevention

  Some Common Overhead Crane Hazards and Tips On How to Prevent Them Preventing Overhead Crane Hazards: In any type of industry, the coming together of anticipation and pro-actively handling problems is something, which does result in greater success than just reactively responding to incidents.…

A Day in the Life of a Mobile Crane Operator

There are many different types, makes, models and sizes of cranes but the BCACS is primarily focused on mobile cranes, tower cranes, boom trucks and self-erect tower cranes.  Recently, we had the opportunity to interview several mobile, tower and boom truck operators who have many…

Top 7 Types of Construction Cranes

  A crane is a tower or derrick that is equipped with cables and pulleys that are used to lift and lower material. They are commonly used in the construction industry and in the manufacturing of heavy equipment. The top 7 types of construction cranes are…

New Wire Rope Standard in the Works

A proposed engineering standard for wire rope for cranes will have separate chapters for steel and synthetic ropes, a member of the committee working on the standard told a crane and rigging conference in Edmonton last fall. At the time, Bill Fronzaglia expected the new…