Construction sites and industries that utilize heavy equipment can be dangerous places to work if safety isn’t at the forefront of everyone’s mind. When it comes to crane operation, there’s a lot that can go wrong when operators and crew members are not adequately trained in safety protocols or if site safety and maintenance are lacking.
Construction and work sites that necessitate heavy equipment to get the job done can be busy and dangerous places to work safely. Engineering and technology advancements have made the worksites safer, but if safety and training aren’t kept at the forefront, the risk of accident increases.
Cranes are complicated, highly technical pieces of equipment that take a great deal of maintenance, site preparation, and training to operate safely. Accidents during operation can cause property damage that impacts your project's schedule and cost and can easily cause severe injury or death.
Whether you operate your own crane or rent for a specific part of the project, it is essential that you understand the personnel necessary for safe lift operations.
Ensuring a project stays on time, under budget, and safe is an expansive undertaking, whether for construction, civil infrastructure, or other general jobs. General contractors are responsible for managing all these aspects and scheduling the right people to work at the right time. That takes developing a reasonable amount of knowledge about various skills and disciplines.
Construction is a year-round affair, meaning crews and machines are often required to work through less than ideal conditions. However, inclement weather can exponentially increase the risk of damage or injury on work sites. Knowing how to operate cranes through adverse weather safely and when to halt operations is key to maintaining a safe work site and protecting your investments.