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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.

OSHA Issues Final Rule

11/08/2018 No Comments

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a final rule today that clarifies certification requirements for crane operators, and maintains the employer’s duty to ensure that crane operators can safely operate the equipment.

Latest On OSHA’s Proposed Extension

08/31/2017 No Comments

The latest from the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. – The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to extend the employer’s responsibility to ensure crane operator competency and enforcement for crane operator certification to November 10, 2018. OSHA issued a final rule in September 2014, extending the deadline by three years for crane

What does OSHA’s Operator Certification mean for me?

06/12/2017 No Comments

With OSHA’s crane operator certification deadline quickly approaching, here are some important things you need to know. According to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1427, state or local government licensing is effective as of November 8, 2010. Other certification and qualification was slated to become effective November 10, 2014. After several concerns were raised, OSHA decided to push back that deadline until

Crane Experts Converge at Sampson

10/04/2016 No Comments

The Crane Certification Association of America (CCAA) held its 2016 Fall Educational Conference in Bellingham, Washington. The purpose of the Association is to promote crane safety, improve the certification profession, and address the subject of crane safety in governmental forums. This year, Samson hosted a portion of the conference, marking the first time a component manufacturer has been a host.

Crawford Custom offers NCCCO Digger Derrick Operator Certification

07/15/2016 No Comments

Crawford Custom Consulting now has the resources to train for the NCCCO Digger Derrick Operator Certification on site. We have done this training several times in the past but now have the capabilities to offer this training at our facility. Both written and practical exams can be taken at our location in Meadville, PA. Our Digger Derrick class is a

Crawford Custom Opens Nashville Location

10/15/2015 No Comments

Crawford Custom Consulting, Inc. is opening a training and inspection facility in the Nashville, TN area. We have acquired a location and have already started moving equipment in and setting up the test site. Classes will be forming soon. We are very excited about the future possibilities at this new location. Along with NCCCO certification classes and testing, we also

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