Articles featuring American Crane Training
"To put the need for operator certification into perspective, consider this exchange I recently had with a colleague. "You know," he said, "when my wife gets her nails done or hair cut, the individual providing the service has to hold a license. Yet, crane operators-who have the ability to hoist thousands of pounds of equipment hundreds of feet in the air-do not have to hold a recognized certification." Strange, but true..."
Read the rest of this article at ASSE's website.
"According to U.S. statistics, between 64 and 82 construction workers are killed and 263 are injured each year when working around cranes and derricks. Peters pointed out that crane operators - who hoist thousands of pounds of equipment hundreds of feet in the air - should be required to hold a recognized certification to ensure safety..."
Read the rest of this article at EHS Safety Magazine.
"The crane is much more stringently regulated than an automobile," said Tad Dunville, the general manager of Dearborn Crane and Engineering. "The regulations to operate an auto are virtually nil compared to regulations to operate a crane..."
Read the rest of this article at ABC News.
"Construction cranes are more likely to cause injuries and fatalities than any other type of equipment used in the industry. The American Society of Safety Engineers is urging construction employers to reexamine their safety programs and take steps to prevent these accidents..."
Read the rest of this article at Risk & Insurance.
"To coincide with the proposed rule on Cranes and Derricks in Construction, published in the 10/9/08 edition of the Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has initiated a National Crane Safety Initiative to address safety hazards during construction crane operation..."
Read the rest of this article at Today's Facility Manager.
"American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) members note that crane accidents are more likely to cause injuries and/or death than most other types of equipment, according to statistics, and that comprehensive training programs for crane operators are a must when it comes to preventing fatalities and injuries..."
Read the rest of this article at For Construction Pros.
