Responsibilities of On-Site Personnel for Cranes

First in a series of related articles reviewing each of the roles that have been identified when working with cranes, explaining the Responsibilities, defining the training requirements, as well as outlining the documentation requirements.

Often the discussion around responsibilities of on-site personnel for cranes does not occur until an incident happens. Unfortunately, at that point, the finger pointing begins and responses such as “We aren’t crane experts! That is why we hired a crane company!” are all too common.

Esthetics Matter: Introducing a New cCc Division

Esthetics matter.

All things being equal, we chose that which is visually pleasing.

Anyone who has been to the corporate headquarters of Crawford Custom Consulting knows that we believe that just by walking into the lobby. Rather than a workforce training center, it looks like a tastefully appointed lift industry themed micro-brewery (Hmmm, lift industry themed micro-brewery . . . ).

So when we wanted to update the livery on our vehicles, we wanted them to look exceptional, not only for esthetics, but because branding is important.

Veterans Day: How to know if you or a loved one suffer from PTSD

Veterans Day is a day to give thanks to our military who have served our great country. Serving can bring mental health issues, so that is why we are bringing awareness to PTSD in our brave men and woman who have dedicated their lives to serving. How do you know if you or a loved one suffer from PTSD or complex PTSD? Watch this video by one of our own employees who has proudly served our country.

Responsibilities of Supervisors, Users and Owners

Second in a series of related articles reviewing each of the roles that have been identified when working with cranes, explaining the Responsibilities, defining the training requirements, as well as outlining the documentation requirements.

Often the discussion around responsibilities of on-site personnel for cranes does not occur until an incident happens. Unfortunately, at that point, the finger pointing begins and responses such as “We aren’t crane experts! That is why we hired a crane company!” are all too common.

Responsibilities of On-Site Personnel for Cranes

First in a series of related articles reviewing each of the roles that have been identified when working with cranes, explaining the Responsibilities, defining the training requirements, as well as outlining the documentation requirements.

Often the discussion around responsibilities of on-site personnel for cranes does not occur until an incident happens. Unfortunately, at that point, the finger pointing begins and responses such as “We aren’t crane experts! That is why we hired a crane company!” are all too common.

Detailing Digger Derrick Operator Certification Requirements

Digger derricks are versatile machines that are capable of many operations, including digging a hole with an auger and lifting and setting a pole in the hole. Because one of the primary activities is lifting and moving loads, a digger derrick may be performing as a crane in construction activities and needs to follow OSHA regulations.

Some People Excel At Lift Safety And Some Don’t – Which One Are You?

We see it all the time. The blank stare from supervisors and hands when they are told of a particular training/qualification requirement for someone involve in a lifting operation.  I get it, many decades ago my introduction to the Lift Industry was when the boss handed me keys to a fork-lift (a “powered industrial truck” in OSHA parlance) and told me […]

How To Turn Your OSHA Stand-Down Week From Zero To Hero

Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 401 of the 1,061 construction fatalities recorded in 2019 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries.

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