by Crane Market | Nov 20, 2018 | Crane & Lifting News, Workforce News
OSHA recently promulgated a final rule to ensure the competency of crane operators through training, certification or licensing and evaluation. Central to the final rule’s provisions is clarification that, in addition to the certification of crane operators, employers...
by Crane Market | Apr 3, 2017 | Equipment & Construction Videos, Workforce News
Joshua Dybka of Ramona is a crane operator downtown. His daily view is one of the best in the city. From his crane cab, he’s almost seen it all. However, a few days back, this was a first, even for him. “I look on the ground and there’s an American...
by Crane Market | Jan 2, 2017 | Crane & Lifting News, Equipment & Construction Videos, Heavy Equipment, Crane & Construction Accidents, Workforce News
Editor’s Note: From all accounts this was a tight knit crew and nothing can bring back the tragic loss of a son and a co worker. The Involuntary manslaughter charge is overzealous. Mark Porter for the rest of his life will replay the mistakes made on that...
by Crane Market | Sep 26, 2016 | Constuction & Business News, Crane & Lifting News, Equipment & Construction Videos, Manufacturer News
Hiab is delighted to announce that Tim Hansen from Denmark has won the World Crane Championships (WCC) held on 24 and 25 September in connection to the IAA exhibition in Hannover, Germany. Among 15 finalists Mr Hansen won the championship final with a time of 2:51:42,...
by Crane Market | Aug 12, 2016 | Heavy Equipment, Crane & Construction Accidents
A Felbermayr crane operator was seriously injured as the Kato truck crane’s boom reportedly lowered suddenly onto power lines in Germany. 380 kilovolt power line fried the operator cab and caused extensive damage to the crane. The operator was flown by air Graz...
