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What Does OSHA Say?
It would not be safe to operate a crane that didn't have reserve stability. That would be like asking a rigger to hoist 2,000 pounds with a sling that is known to have a breaking strength of 2,000 pounds. Therefore the crane industry developed a suitable "margin of stability" that could be applied to all cranes that have tipping limits. 

This week we will look at the standards for margin of stability and what OSHA says must be followed to ensure crane operations remain safe and stable.

Click to read Part 5 of our Series on Mobile Crane Stability. 
Today is a day to honor those men and women who served and are still serving our country making a difference for our freedom and the freedoms of others. 

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice. We salute you!
Happy Veterans Day
Featured Training in Tampa
Nov 30 -  Dec 18

Change your life. Learn how to operate hydraulic mobile cranes with 3-weeks of classroom and hands-on instruction, concluding with the NCCCO Certification Prep Course and Exams. Plus students graduate as a Qualified Rigger Level 1. 

Space is limited for this inclusive class, only a few spots are left, register today!
Mobile Crane Op TTT
Nov 30 - Dec 3

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. 

Course includes one day of hands-on instruction at our Tampa Training Center. 
 Mobile Crane NCCCO Certified Operator
Dec 14 - 18

Candidates learn what is required for safe crane operation then take both written and practical examinations. This 5-day course is for experienced operators wanting to gain their national certification. 

Plus Crane Tech takes care of all the NCCCO paperwork for you!
Upcoming Scheduled Classes
Tampa....... Dec 14 - 18 
 
Tampa........ Nov 30 - Dec 18
*Tampa........ Nov 30 - Dec 3
 
Houston........ Jan 25 - 26
 
Tampa..... Dec 4 
Tampa........ Jan 8

To Inquire or Enroll
800.521.7669
St. Louis........ Nov 16 - 17
Houston....... Jan 27 - 28
Tampa........ Nov 16
Tampa....... Jan 7
 
*Tampa..... Feb 22 - 25
 
* Tampa........ Jan 6 - 8
 
*Lafayette........ April 20 - 22
 
Tampa........ Dec 14 -16
Baton Rouge...... Nov 17
*Tampa....... Dec 1 - 2 
 
Baton Rouge........ Nov 16
Tampa........ Nov 30

TTT= Train-the-Trainer
* HANDS ON TRAINING
 


Additional courses are available through our 
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where our instructors
come to your facility.
What Our Clients Say

They say, a picture is worth a thousand words...so here is the picture from last week's pedestal crane class from CF Industries in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.

Thanks to Ron for sending the image and for the creative picture angle.

Crane Tech Tip of the Week

In construction and in many other industry applications, hooks are required to have safety latches. If the latch is missing or damaged and needs to be replaced, it should be purchased from the manufacturer. Make sure to order the right type and size.

The hook pictured here needs the positive locking latch kit which has a slot in the center and a cotter pin. The standard latch kit would not fit this hook correctly.
Keeping Up
 The 2016 Schedule Is Here
Let us help you meet your educational needs next year! 2015 pricing remains for any class that is paid prior to 1/1/16.
Did you hear? Instructor Jeff Ellis was named the 2015 Professional Top Trainer! Read the entire story here. 
Have a Safe Day,  

If you have an idea for a future segment, story 

or tech tip, email newsletter@cranetech.com and we
will see what we can do to shed more light on the
subject. Remember, Safety through Education
is more than our motto, it is our guiding principle.

 

 

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