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What is a Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) and How Does it Work?

A rollover protective structure (ROPS) is a structure designed to protect heavy equipment operators from injuries that are caused during machinery overturns or rollovers.

Similar to a roll cage in a race car, a ROPS is made by bars that attach to the frame of the machinery that maintain a space that’s large enough for the body of the operator in the case of the machine rolling over.  Read more →

Overloading: Being Aware of Potential Incidents as a Crane Operator

Mobile cranes are an essential part of any business in the heavy-lifting industries, but when a crane operator attempt to lift a load more than the weight capacity of the crane the results can be disastrous.

There’s no room for error when it comes to critical crane lifts, and load calculations are absolutely essential. Crane incidents, more often than not, are the fault of those operating them and this has serious safety consequences for your business.  Read more →

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Problems With The Safety Code For Mobile Cranes

I have hinted that there are problems with the safety code for mobile cranes in previous articles. I have also had numerous discussions with those in the crane industry about what exactly is implied by the way Alberta occupational health and safety (OH&S) adopted CSA Z150. The part that is specifically confusing people is how OH&S wants us to handle articulating cranes. I was hoping that the new z150 and new OH&S code would solve this problem but I am getting tired of waiting the 5+ years for them to fix this issue… Read more →

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Comparing a Gantry Crane to a Bridge Beam Crane System

Bridge beams and gantry cranes or both used primarily in industrial applications. Both types are very common in manufacturing facilities and material handling locations such as ship yards where they are used to handle bulk material or shipping crates. Light duty applications are common for gantry cranes and they can often be found in mechanics shops. Read more →

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