Crane accidents can be dramatic events. Think of the news stories you’ve seen – large tall cranes collapsing on a busy street in the middle of downtown New York or Toronto, destroying buildings and any other structures in their wake, crushing people, and hurling deadly flying debris. While not all crane accidents are this dramatic, they are no less horrific and deadly for bystanders and victims.

The Hazards

Working with cranes, either operating or working around them exposes workers to the hazards of lifted and moving loads and equipment, shock and electrocution hazards from overhead powerlines, and the falling or collapse of […]