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[…]
Employers who operate cranes on a Marine Construction site are responsible for complying with all aspects of the standard, but other employers whose personnel work at the site have responsibilities as[…]
As construction projects become more complex and the demand for lifting larger loads grows, the size of cranes and the complexity of lifts increases. Experience alone may not be enough to operate cran[…]
Now that the much anticipated OSHA crane operator evaluation requirements are finalized, many companies are once again focused on crane operators. While determining how your company will meet these co[…]
An overturned crane at a wind farm site can lead to project delays and unanticipated costs. In addition to crane damage, there could be damage to wind turbine components, potentially disrupting operat[…]
Pictured below is a Grapple made of stainless steel specifically for the nuclear industry. This grapple will be used to move canisters that hold low and high level nuclear waste (sometimes called “[…]
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