Master rigger Mike Parnell walks up to a rack and picks up what looks like a giant rubber band. In reality, it is a 10-ft-long, 2-in.-wide lifting sling made of thin, yellow nylon webbing. Parnell ...

Cranes are essential for moving heavy beams and erecting multi-story structures. But failing to operate a crane safely can result in property damage, injury and even death. The U.S. Occupational ...

Self-locking hooks, also known as safety hooks, have changed the lifting industry, but their use has yet to become universal. Self-locking hooks, also commonly known as positive locking hooks or ...

The federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) recently issued an equipment/safety hazard alert about an incident in which a mechanic sustained injuries when the boom of his service-truck’s ...

Safety on site is paramount. A key element is the latest hardware and software, some already in use, and some still in development, assisting crane operators to safely do their job. Niamh Marriott ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Among the most dangerous operations at Anniston Army Depot, is the use of overhead cranes. Overhead cranes provide the essential ability to move vehicles, parts and ...