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 ...

Inspectors found safety violations on six tower cranes–those giant cranes attached to area skyscrapers–after searching all 29 currently in use citywide, the Department of Buildings announced today.

Many questions still loom after a ninety foot crane came crashing down on several cars parked outside Marc's in Points East Plaza in Mentor. Ch.3 reached out to both local and federal officials on ...

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 ...

An average of 22 construction workers died in crane-related incidents per year from 1992 to 2006, according to a report released June 17 by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), ...

As the crane industry continues to navigate major safety challenges, NSC and the NCCCO Foundation plan to continue to provide additional resources to educate crane operators, inspectors, and employers ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Despite the fact that Miami-Dade and Broward Counties are no longer in Hurricane Dorian's forecast cone, South Florida is still expected to encounter tropical storm force winds and ...

In the wake of the construction crane collapse in TriBeCa, Friday, City Comptroller Scott Stringer re-released a report he says shows the Buildings Department failed to make changes to improve crane ...

Safety doesn't just happen; you must recognize the potential hazards, then work to mitigate them. With cranes, the biggest risks include tipovers, electrocution and bystanders getting crushed by loads ...

This month, 16 cranes stretching as high as 350 feet are hoisting 65-ton canopy trusses atop the massive Las Vegas Stadium now under construction. Along the Strip and in Downtown Las Vegas, nine more ...