BUILDINGS COMMISSIONER ROBERT LIMANDRI ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP TO SHARE TOWER CRANE DATA WITH CITIES OF CHICAGO AND PHILADELPHIA

"Sharing this information can save lives," said Commissioner LiMandri.   The new database will track 10 specific items in each jurisdiction, including: the number of active tower cranes, the locations of their operation, the name of the crane owner, the make, model, model year, maximum height and serial number of each tower crane and the dates when each one is erected and dismantled.  More...

Legislature moves to boost crane safety

OLYMPIA – The death of a Bellevue apartment dweller by a falling crane last year has prompted state lawmakers to look at ways of ensuring that such a tragedy does not occur again. Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles, D-Seattle, and Rep. Deb Eddy, D-Kirkland, have introduced companion measures to regulate crane safety and require that operators be certified.

“With all the construction going on in Seattle, the Eastside, and across the state, the potential for another accident is still present,” said Kohl-Welles, the chair of the Senate Labor, Commerce, Research & Development Committee. “This is a matter of worker and public safety, first and foremost.”

“It’s unfortunate this safety measure comes too late to save the life of Matthew Ammon,” Eddy said, referring to the 31-year old Bellevue man. “My hope is that we’ve learned from this tragedy so other lives may be saved.”

Safety and Health Topics : Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety

Moving large, heavy loads is crucial to today's manufacturing and construction industries. Much technology has been developed for these operations, including careful training and extensive workplace precautions. There are significant safety issues to be considered, both for the operators of the diverse "lifting" devices, and for workers in proximity to them. This page is a starting point for finding information about these devices, including elevators and conveyors, and their operation.

Crane Safety for the Site Superintendent

This 8 minute video discusses some of the hazards and risks involved in crane operations. It identifies information managers should be familiar with if cranes are operating on their site. OSHA, (1992).

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Lifting Safety

The MMS is responsible for crane safety and operations on fixed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is responsible for crane safety on Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs) and floating OCS facilities.

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Crane and Hoist Safety Courses