The use of radio-controlled cranes shows promise for enhancing lifting safety. The use of radio-controlled cranes shows promise for enhancing lifting safety. Tony ...

The rated capacity limiter (RCL) on the Manitowoc 14000 crane may be the company's newest technological development, but according to the company, this high-tech approach to taking the guess work out ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Cranes are a marvel of engineering. But, overhead crane accidents cause around 175 severe injuries and nearly 45 fatalities every year, according to the Bureau of Labor ...

When a mechanics truck shows up on a jobsite, there is usually pressure to rapidly get the equipment fixed or complete the task. But it may be beneficial for the technician to invest a little time up ...

Two years ago, Minnesota passed a law requiring that anyone operating a construction crane had to undergo classroom and practical training – then pass a rigorous certification test. This year, in the ...

Franna debuts AT44 US pick and carry crane in North America — 44-ton lift, 65-ft boom, advanced safety tech and mobility for ...

Founded in 1976 by Greg Nordholm, a naval architect and marine engineer trained at the University of Michigan, Nordholm ...

It sounds like a classic "man bites dog" story: Industry representatives persuade a somewhat reluctant OSHA to update a regulation. But that appears to be precisely what happened in July, when OSHA ...

IPAF welcomes the position paper issued by the FEM Product Group for Cranes and Lifting Equipment, which states that cranes should not be used for lifting people, except in exceptional circumstances.