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Signs You Need To Upgrade Your Construction Equipment
As per OSHA’s latest crane operator guidelines, operator training is a must for every construction business. Employers need to train and...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 31, 20202 min read


The Benefits of Two-Way Radios over Cell phones
Most construction companies around the world don’t allow their workers to use cell phones on site. As cited by Forbes Magazine, cell...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 29, 20202 min read


OSHA Guidelines On Crane Safety That Every Construction Company Should Follow
Crane accidents can be catastrophic. A simple search on Google will provide you with results that talk about hundreds of crane-related...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 28, 20202 min read


Common Crane Accidents and How to Avoid Them!
There are 125,000 cranes in operation across the US. And with over 250,000 crane-related activities taking place every day, site managers...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 24, 20203 min read


3 Common Construction Industry Myths—Debunked!
The US construction market is one of the largest in the world, with yearly expenditures soaring above $1,293 billion in 2018! The...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 21, 20203 min read


Moving To the 2020s: 3 Construction Devices You Should Get
As 2020 rolls in, professionals in the construction industry have started doing their homework. From financial planning to addressing...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 20, 20202 min read


Crane Operations: Practicing Safety Around the Hook
Crane operations are inherently high-risk activities and, therefore, as a project supervisor, you must do everything possible to ensure...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 16, 20202 min read


A Guide to Creating a Critical Lift Plan
In the rigging and crane industry, a high-risk rigging or lifting operation is known as a ‘critical lift’. As defined by OSHA, a critical...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 14, 20202 min read


The Minimum Crane Indicator Every Crane Should Have!
One of the most common yet easily preventable crane accidents is two-blocking a crane. Two-blocking is the condition where the hoist...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 11, 20202 min read


Starting a Construction Business: The Job of a Crane Spotter
Operating a construction business involves having a well-trained lift team that is capable of mitigating, and possibly eliminating, some...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 8, 20202 min read


Construction 101: Everything You Need To Know About Shackles
One of a crane operator’s worst fears—and a prevalent hazard—is an unbalanced crane that collapses under the excessive weight of the...

Carmen Zajicek
Jan 6, 20202 min read


Starting a Construction Business: Avoiding Crane Fines
When it comes to the list of priorities for construction managers and workers, safety is always number one, especially when crane and...

Carmen Zajicek
Dec 30, 20192 min read


Starting a Construction Business: The Job of a Lift Director
Every lift project needs a well-trained lift team, and every lift team needs a trustworthy, dependable, and experienced lift director...

Carmen Zajicek
Dec 26, 20192 min read


Starting a Construction Business: Importance of Load Testing for Crane Safety
When it comes to lifting and rigging operations, safety of the employees and the facility is always the number one priority. Therefore,...

Carmen Zajicek
Dec 24, 20192 min read


Practicing Safety Around The Hook
Crane Operations are inherently high risk activities. Everything possible should be done to ensure the safety of the workers and others...

Carmen Zajicek
Dec 19, 20191 min read


The Job Of A Lift Director
Every Lift project needs a well-trained lift team, and every lift team needs a trustworthy, dependable, and experienced lift director....

Carmen Zajicek
Dec 18, 20191 min read


Safe Lifts: The Knowledge and Experience of Your Rigging Team Matters!
Safe lifts start with having a qualified team on the ground. If your crew lacks the required knowledge or the experience necessary to...

Carmen Zajicek
Dec 18, 20192 min read


7 Crane Danger Signs That Call for Immediate Intervention
Do you work around cranes? If yes, then it’s very important that you’re able to spot improper operations and alert others about them to...

Carmen Zajicek
Dec 16, 20192 min read


The Numbers Game: Specifying the Right Mobile Crane for Your Project
Mobile cranes come in all shapes and sizes. As such, selecting the right mobile crane for a project can be confusing. To help crane...

Carmen Zajicek
Dec 13, 20192 min read


Inspecting Crane Wire Ropes: Best Practices and Tips
When a crane wire rope breaks, it could be easy to fault the load or crane operator without even thinking that the problem could have...

Carmen Zajicek
Dec 11, 20192 min read
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