Best Practices

After a rigger determines the weight of a load, the next critical step in planning a safe and successful lift is determining the centre of gravity (COG). If the COG is not…

Riggers need to be aware of various types of hitches, so that they can determine which configuration is best for the particular load they are lifting. The four main categories of…

In March 2023, WorkSafeBC will implement new regulations for tower cranes in B.C. that will require the use of anti-collision/zoning systems. This development comes in response to newer technology that…

TOP EIGHT REASONS TO USE A CONCRETE BUCKET We’re talking about a concrete bucket under the hook of a crane, whether a tower crane or a mobile crane. Either way, these buckets…

ROSSLAND RESCUE – BIGFOOT CORE VALUES AT WORK “We had a concrete pour scheduled for Friday before the long weekend,” said Justin Tanguay, of DJM Contracting in Rossland, B.C., “but our crane…

A Canadian first: Graham uses gantry cranes for major bridge repair GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION — Gantry cranes mounted on steel beams and trusses over the North Saskatchewan River carry away pieces…

The intricate requirements in high-rise construction work demand specific solutions and in-depth expertise far beyond simple paperwork. There are many causes for injuries in high-rise construction work and most of…

Crane operation, to be safe and efficient, requires skill, the exercise of extreme care and good judgment, alertness and concentration, and a rigid adherence to proven safety rules and practices…

Truthfully, operating a tower crane can be challenging in the best of weather conditions. However, as anyone who has worked in the construction industry can tell you, Mother Nature hardly…

It is understood that a certain amount of risk will always exist with most business ventures. Construction projects are no exception to this reality. However, it is important to focus…