An industry committee led by Vancouver-based Asia Pacific Gateway Skills Table wants to create a national standardized demonstration of skills test (DOST) for mobile crane operators.
Crane Safety
Fatalities from distracted driving to surpass drunk driving.
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has reported its 2015 collision data is shaping up to see a seventh consecutive year in which inattentive driving surpasses impaired driving as a causal factor in the fatal collisions it investigates.
MOM steps up inspections on crane and lifting operations island-wide
The Manpower Ministry (MOM) is carrying out an enforcement blitz on crane and lifting operations across the island for around two weeks ending late this month.
Terex Cranes has issued a new warning about counterfeit versions of Terex crawler crane models, this time originating from South Korea.
Largest mobile harbour crane new from Liebherr
A range-topping 308 tonne capacity mobile harbour crane has been launched by Liebherr Maritime Cranes in Nenzing, Austria. The LHM 800 is claimed by the manufacturer as the largest mobile…
Crane Institute of America offers new crane and rigging training courses for all skill level
Battersea crane collapse case finally gets to court
More than eight years after two men were killed by a collapsing tower crane in Battersea, the case is finally set to reach court.
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
The final deadline for the 2015 ESTA Users’ Night and Awards has passed with the association receiving the highest-ever number of entries. More than 70 entries were received.