Think of crane safety as a triangle. One side is the written crane, hoist, and rigging policy, which includes requirements for frequent and periodic inspections. The second side of the triangle are the supervisors, qualified and trained operators, and any designated or authorized persons qualified to operate or work around the crane. The third side is the lift plan. Most crane collapses, failures, injuries, and deaths can be prevented by using a lift plan. All lifts require at least some planning – how much does the load weigh, what’s the capacity of the […]