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What Certifications Does A Crane Need To Operate On Construction Sites?

Construction Marketing

Promoting safety in construction sites involves ensuring operators understand standard procedures, equipment inspections, load calculations, and hazard identification. Training involves teaching crane operations, safety protocols, equipment handling, load calculations, rigging techniques, and job site management.

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5 Hoisting And Rigging Hazards To Watch Out For

Construction Marketing

On the other hand, rigging refers to the assembly of equipment such as cables, wire rope, and related hardware used in construction for lifting heavy objects, like girders, into place. Overhead cranes, most of the time, have electrical hazards with their power lines and wiring. Malfunction is a part of any equipment’s lifespan.

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7 Ways to Improve Construction Site Safety

Levelset

Because this line of work has a greater chance of injury or death than others, contractors must take great care to make sure work zones are safe and workers are protected. . Struck-by : Building materials being unloaded overhead by cranes or booms frequently result in struck-by incidents. Service and update equipment regularly.

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Make Crane Safety Priority One!

Constructonomics

This post was written by SPANCO, an industry leader in overhead cranes since 1979. A fundamental knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and operating procedures can make the difference been smooth operation and a tragic mishap. THE EQUIPMENT. No repair, inspection, maintenance or other work should be done under a suspended load.

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OSHA Safety

Safety Services Company

OSHA Inspections. Workplace inspections and investigations are conducted by OSHA compliance safety and health officers trained in safety and industrial hygiene. Inspections are conducted without advance notice. What does the inspection process involve? The officer will determine the route and duration of the inspection.

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Top 8 Construction Health and Safety Hazards — and Ways to Protect Your Jobsite

Levelset

Hazardous conditions can have both short-term and long-term financial consequences along with the possibility of work-related illness or injury. . Falls trigger a lot of OSHA safety inspections, and they account for half of the top 10 violations handed out by the Office. Struck-by accidents. Electrocution. Manual material handling.

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Door Closer Hinges: A New Approach

Construction Specifier

Innovative engineering has made closer hinges more compact and functional; the new generation of products provides unique combinations of features and benefits to address door closing challenges that are not satisfactorily met by overhead surface-mounted door closers. Performance. The closer hinges have built-in door stops. Aesthetics.