Can simulators, a key tool in training operators on earthmoving equipment such as excavators, dozers, and backhoe loaders, be just as valuable for crane operators? Crane Industry Services (CIS), CM ...

To the untrained eye, cranes do all the hard labor as they lift substantial amounts of material throughout the daily routine. However, if you look closer, you will see the real heavy lifters — the ...

...pressure is building to require more tests. But careful examination of the process shows that passing a test is not the only critical thing a crane worker needs. Experience is another factor. Few ...

OSHA has announced a final rule aimed at clarifying requirements for crane requirements. The rule maintains the employer’s duty to ensure that crane operators can safely operate the equipment and ...

The 2018 crane rule from OSHA provided a framework for establishing operator competency for the construction industry. The operator must be: Trained + Certified/Licensed + Evaluated = Qualified. In ...

It takes training, trust and clear communications for a crane operator to safely lift and place tons of materials. The risk is high and the lessons for government contractors should be clear.

If you’re going to operate a crane in a competition, you want weather like Saturday’s bright, cool sunshine. “It couldn’t be a better day,” said Andrew Seid, 28, who flew out from Boise on Saturday as ...