More than eight years after two men were killed by a collapsing tower crane in Battersea, the case is finally set to reach court.
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Two ship cranes dropped a large mobile telescopic crane they were lifting in tandem at Fremantle port in Australia on Tuesday.
Climbing a tall tower crane in windy conditions is a risky business, but sometimes you have no choice
Mobile crane arm swings out, three vehicles damaged
The mobile crane experienced a hydraulics failure, causing the support leg to be extended outwards as it was travelling along.
Crane makers want more time to meet emissions regulations
Mobile crane producers including Liebherr and Terex are lobbying Brussels for more time before they have to meet the proposed Stage V emissions regulations.
Liebherr is to launch an innovative self-contained tower crane elevator at Intermat dubbed the LiUP. The two man elevator rides on the inside of larger towers and on the outside…
HSE Safety Alert – Tower Crane Slew Brake.
Ongoing HSE investigations into incidents involving the collapse of tower crane jibs has highlighted the importance of maintaining and inspecting tower crane slew brake release mechanisms.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released figures which show the number of people that sustained fatal injuries whilst at work in Britain has fallen for the second consecutive year.
How many people can you get on the hook?
A reader has sent us a video clip of part of the opening ceremony at this year’s Nanjing Youth Olympics, which involved a large mobile crane. The video has to be seen to be believed.
Bigfoot Crane Co. Acquires Eagle West Cranes & Equipment
Bigfoot Crane Company Inc., Abbotsford, British Columbia, reports it has acquired Eagle West Cranes & Equipment Inc. This is a separate company and acquisition from East West Truck & Crane Inc., which was purchased by TNT Crane & Rigging in August.