INDUSTRY NEWS

Responsibilities of On-Site Personnel for Cranes

12/20/2023 No Comments

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.

But It Says 40 Tons: Factors That Impact Capacity

01/04/2022 No Comments

The machines “capacity” is no a static number, but in fact can vary with how the machine is used. I mean, a 15 ton carry deck should be able to pick up 15 tons, right? Not Necessarily.

Esthetics Matter: Introducing a New cCc Division

12/17/2021 No Comments

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.

Put A Latch On It (Stuff People Don’t Know)

11/16/2021 No Comments

Of course, you know everything there is to know about the Lift Industry, right? Absolutely. But just to humor yourself, read down the following list of information that folks who we have run into sometimes didn’t know, compiled in no particular order.

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

11/11/2021 No Comments

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 Lift Directors

11/01/2021 No Comments

Third in a series of related articles reviewing each of the roles that have been identified when working with cranes, explaining their responsibilities, defining their training requirements, and outlining their documentation requirements.

Rigger I, II & Signal Class added to the Meadville Location June Schedule

05/03/2021 No Comments

We take safety seriously here at Crawford Custom. We offer inspection, training and certification services so you can be safer and more knowledgable about your job.

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

04/27/2021 No Comments

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

National Safety Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction

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

04/26/2021 No Comments

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.

Happy National Foot Health Awareness Month!

04/14/2021 No Comments

According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, approximately 20 percent of the U.S. population has at least one foot problem annually. It may be the result of poor fitting shoes, or the result of an underlying health problem such as peripheral neuropathy, diabetes or obesity.

What You Can Do About Your Service Truck Certification or Recertification Right Now

03/15/2021 No Comments

Service truck cranes are identified by their telescopic boom, where the base and mast structure is not integral to the stabilizer/outrigger system. With operating experience, you can obtain your NCCCO Certification.

Throwback 2002: Maxim On Family Plan In Hiring The Hough’s

02/26/2021 No Comments

Maxim News, Spring 2002, Vol. 2, Issue 4 Above picture: Since Bill Hough Sr. retired in April, he joined his wife Carole (right) and daughter Vikki Loutzenhiser who are among the few family members not working for Maxim. Although Bill Hough Sr. recently retired from Maxim Crane Works to pursue other interests, the family name is still well represented within

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