Safety

The US National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) has introduced a new CCO certification programme for service truck crane operators. Service truck cranes are widely used for…

Manitowoc introduced the latest Potain topless tower crane built at its facility in Porto, Portugal. The 8 t capacity Potain MCT 178 was introduced to customers during an event at the Manitowoc facility in Porto.

A crane boom came down on to two men at a site in Perry, Ohio – south of Akron – on Saturday, they died instantly.

A crawler crane tipped forward slowly on Tuesday at a site in Norway as the operator lowered the jib for the day.

The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) today made available a new CCO certification program for service truck crane operators.

A crane boom collapse caused a heavy load to drop around 30 metres onto a van during the Bauma breakdown last week.

UK-based LCM Systems has launched a new range of large digit display indicators for use in crane, lifting and hoisting applications.

Two of UNIC Cranes Europe’s mini spider cranes are helping to keep the Royal Air Force’s helicopter fleet in perfect working order by providing some essential lifting power at Camp Bastion and RAF Odiham.

Fuel costs continue to escalate for construction and industrial equipment owners, and to help increase fuel savings, Crane & Rigging Hot Line reports Bailey Cranes has rolled out a new line of battery- and hybrid-powered carry-deck cranes.

US-based Crane Institute Certification (CIC) is looking at expanding into Canada with a reciprocal operator certification agreement with BCACS of Vancouver, British Columbia.