crane industry news

Link-Belt Construction Equipment Company, Lexington, Ky., was presented the Environmental Award by the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA) during closing night ceremonies at the association’s Annual Conference, April 17-21, at the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines, Austin, Texas. As part of its commitment to “go green with increased awareness and visibility for environmental issues,” SC&RA instituted the award in 2011 to recognize a member company that has made outstanding contributions to environmental protection.

OSHA has elevated the status of the signalperson to an even more critical position within the crane crew. In fact, the Cranes & Derricks rule, passed in the fall of 2010, has eliminated the “casual” signaler altogether.

Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental of Wisconsin, USA, a member of the All Erection & Crane Rental Family of Companies, has been named as a finalist in the 2011 Wisconsin Corporate Safety Award.

A historic crane has been restored to its original condition by the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust at the Burbage Wharf, south of Marlborough in the UK.

SAFETY FIRST: Construction boss James Lomma (right) sent opposing lawyers a link to this photo of his company’s cranes being used to hoist the space shuttle, after he beat criminal charges in the deaths of two workers.

Jimmy Lomma has been acquitted of manslaughter and all other charges stemming from the fatal collapse of one of his tower cranes in New York in 2008.

The Florida Crane Safety Alliance, supported by OSHA Alliance and several Florida crane and construction trade associations will conduct a Crane Safety & Education Seminar. June 7, 2012, in Dania Beach, Fla.

A truck mounted crane tipped over while working on the town hall in Trussville, Alabama yesterday. The reason? The photos that we have been sent clearly indicate the lack of any outriggers

Chinese crane and equipment manufacturer Sany has unveiled a new 220 tonne SAC 2200 F All Terrain crane aimed at the European market at Intermat.

Spanish tower crane manufacturer Jaso has announced a new tower crane for sites where space is restricted.