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The Results Are In...What Would You Do?

Hypothetically Speaking

 

Two weeks ago, Bo asked you what you would do in the circumstance of a tandem lift, on an old crane with no inspection history, at 100% of its maximum capacity (click here to read the article)


He asked you to vote and to send in your comments, so they could be shared with other readers. The good news is that everyone agreed, no one would have made the lift under the current circumstances without at least talking to the supervisor. Twelve percent would have made the lift after talking with the supervisor and 86% would not make the lift.


 

 

Reader comments varied. Some commented on the inspection aspect, "proper inspection should be done on the crane before the lift is carried out."  Other comments focused on having a lift plan (which should be done in this circumstance with a tandem lift). "If third party signed off as being safe and a lift plan in place with proper rigging I say yes. Also if the operator does not feel safe on pick find a more experienced one. Do a trial pick a few inches off ground and hold there before continuing."  and "[they need a] better planned lift... because when the load leaves the ground it's all down to the operator and then human error comes into the equation, also during a tandem lift this can be a recipe for disaster."


 
Still other comments focused on the qualifications of the individuals planning the lift, "One of the absolute rules from Cranes and Derricks by Howard Shapiro, PE: On multiple crane lifts, the planners, field supervisors, and crane operators must be experienced and seasoned individuals."

 

Many other comments were centered around what would happen should something go wrong and about rather the job was worth the risk: 


"Without all the information I can't have an opinion on this, however I can always get another job. I can't live with knowledge that I injured or killed someone when I had concerns and was too scared to voice them."


"Make the right call.  A new job will be easier to find than a clean conscience."

 

"The question I try to ask in situations like this is, "Can you live with it?"  If the crane lift fails and people are injured or killed as a result, can you-the operator-live with that on your conscience, especially knowing that you had concerns that were not addressed?...Perhaps we can fool OSHA and out-maneuver the lawyers but we can't escape our conscience."


"Your conversation with the caller was well said and well put. I hope the caller was successful in refusing the lift."

 

Several readers asked, "if we knew how this situation turned out?" Unfortunately we do not. We can only hope that some type of intervention took place before the lift was made, and that when the lift was made, it was done safely and with minimized risk.

 

Finally, we want to thank everyone who voted and commented, as with our collective voices, we agreed that we all need to think about safety first and speak up when we don't feel that something is right!

 

As a reminder, if you ever need advice on a safety issue, feel free to call us to talk through the situation (hypothetically speaking, it could even end up as a newsletter article...). And remember, Safety through Education is more than our tagline, it is our guiding principle!
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Crane Tech is coming to the Lone Star State! Kicking off in June with three weeks of opportunities to learn new skills or refresh old ones. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best...in a locale close to home. Sign up today!


 

Mobile Crane Operator Training is designed for operators, trainers, safety personnel and supervisors for all types of mobile cranes. Students attending this program will learn all of the critical elements needed to safely operate a crane. Click to register.

In-depth training designed for anyone responsible for crane inspection, equipment reliability, loss control, and equipment management. this program provides you with the knowledge and skills to complete periodic mobile crane inspections. The knowledge gained in this program will ensure safety and reliability for the cranes inspected. Click to register.


Forklift Operator - June 11

Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklift Trucks) represent one of the greatest potential job-site hazards in the industry. This program covers both vertical mast and telescopic boom forklifts. In this Train-the-Trainer course, participants learn operational safety, how to avoid accidents, and gain critical information necessary to comply with OSHA regulations. Click to register for Train-the-Trainer.

 

Aerial Lift Operator training provides instruction to ensure equipment operators are fully aware of the hazards associated with this type equipment and understand their responsibility for continual safety. Click to register.

 

Crane Tech's Qualified Rigger Level 1 program provides training necessary to meet the regulations as a basic level rigger. Program satisfies OSHA �1926 Subpart CC and API requirements.  Click to register. Click to register for Train-the-Trainer.

 

Federal OSHA �1926 Subpart CC requires all persons providing crane signals meet qualification requirements. Crane Tech's Qualified Signal Person program provides the training and testing required to keep your site in compliance.Click to register. Click to register for Train-the-Trainer.  

 

Qualified Rigger Level 2  - June 17-18

Our Qualified Rigger Level 2 program provides the training necessary for an employer to designate a person as qualified to work as a Level 2 rigger.  Level 2 riggers are trained to perform rigging calculations, determine the correct slings and rigging gear for safe load handling and to direct a Level 1 rigger. Click to register.

Crane Tech Tip of the Week

 

If you need to suspend a load from a forklift, use an attachment that was made for this purpose and approved by the forklift manufacturer.