The conditions have led to an uncertain future and the company is forecasting falls in its consolidated figures across the board for the 2009 fiscal year, compared to 2008.
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A crane hire company has been fined after two workers fell to their deaths when a crane collapsed.
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New Industry Standard for Tracking Crane History On-Line
by Gerry
June 19, 2009
The site will establish certain criteria to be used in order to determine a “reportable and major” repair that will allow tracking of critical components.
The jury heard Mr Smith, who had been helping dismantle the crane, was untrained and mistakenly loosened the wrong bolts.
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New Standards May Allow Taller Tower Cranes IN U.K.
by Gerry
June 17, 2009
The CPA’s Tim Watson said this means unsupported tower cranes can generally be built higher and the amount of ballast in the base can be decreased.
With tower crane accidents on the rise, access to quality training in tower crane operation is imperative.
The size and weight of tower cranes makes balancing of the crane very important.
17 tower cranes and up to 800 site personnel work in two-shift operations.
Recent tower crane incidents prompt greater sharing of information
As self erectors catch up with city cranes in height and capacity, knowing the jobsite logistics will help determine the right crane for the application