Pulley block is a common mechanical equipment, which is widely used. For example, on the bridge crane, the pulley block of the crane is connected in series with the drum block and hook block to realiz[...]
When the crane is working, the pulley working system of the crane plays a very important role. The winding steel wire rope can rotate to transmit the tension, and can change the direction of the tensi[...]
Moving large, heavy loads is crucial to today’s Marine Construction industries. Much technology has been developed for these operations, including careful training and extensive workplace precaution[...]
When pile drivers are working over water, all relevant precautions for work over water should be taken in accordance with this code and in particular a suitable boat should be kept readily available a[...]
Lifting operations at ANY Port Facility should always be carefully planned, appropriately supervised and carried out to protect the safety of employees and others who may be at risk. Risk assessments [...]
The ability to remove small craft from the water is essential for numerous reasons. This can be for anything from a simple Boat Lift as to protect ones vessel from the harsh environment a boat will en[...]
When a crane operator arrives on a site for the first day of a new job, he/she has many considerations. The first is safety. When the operator first steps into the cab of the crane he/she needs to che[...]
Cranes are a major concern for any marine construction project. However, most of these accidents are the result of personnel error and many can be avoided. Accidents can occur at any phase of the proj[...]
Any and all potential areas in which one plans to lift ANY object or load over water should always be properly risk assessed and appropriate safety measures identified and taken. Following are a few s[...]
Working on the water can amplify the amount of risk one takes when operating a Crane or Derrick. The possibility for a sudden burst of wind or the wake from a passing vessel can suddenly cause the bar[...]