Crane Operator Crushed
A 55-year-old crane operator was killed when the bridge crane he was operating collapsed and crushed him.
Backward Step Leads to Fall
Employees working for a plumbing contractor were hoisting pipes up from ground level to higher levels for storage. They were standing on structural steel while they transferred the pipes to the floor above. One employee
Improper Slinging Results in Fatality
The following is a real-life example of what went wrong and what corrective measures resulted from a fatal incident in the oil and gas industry.
Falling Bucket Takes Worker Down
Just as construction can be dangerous work, so can taking structures down. This proved to be the case for a crew repairing a signboard located high up the side of a building. They had completed
Construction Boss Decapitated by Boom
A construction supervisor was decapitated when he was struck by a boom from a crane. He was handling the tagline on a crane-connected load which was being lowered into a subway construction area. The crane
Construction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps GalleryConstruction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps
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Construction Safety Training Programs in 6 Steps
A critical element of every construction company’s environmental health and [...]
Seven Statistics on Crane Incidents
While cranes can handle some pretty spectacular lifting feats, when [...]
Is This a Safe Way to Use a Crane?
This is the kind of safety violation you can't afford if you use cranes at your plant.
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