A report has been issued regarding the cause of the fatal 1,000 tonne crawler crane collapse in China last October.
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IPAF says that it will begin systematically recording worldwide data on accidents/incidents
05.01.2012
Wisconsin, based Man Lift Manufacturing has appointed Phil Sprio as president and chief executive.
03.01.2012
A crane operator was arrested in Middletown Connecticut last Wednesday for operating without a license.
01.01.2012
The MD of a failed construction company has been fined £80,000 plus £18,495 costs for a 2007 crane accident.
20.12.2011
A New York law firm is investigating directors of RSC for possible breaches of duty over the deal with United Rentals.
New rules in Singapore stipulate that all loader crane operators must be tested and certified by Sept 2013.
Manitowoc Cranes is taking on temporary staff at its Wisconsin plant as part of its ‘strike contingency plan’.
07.12.2011
A UK review of health & safety regulations recommends substantial cuts including scrapping the Tower Crane register.
29.11.2011
Atlas owner Fil Filipov sends letter to employees which asks: do you want me as the owner or not?
17.11.2011
The mechanic charged in the 2008 New York tower crane collapse has changed his plea to guilty and will testify against his boss.
27.10.2011
The University of Notre has announced the Declan Drumm Sullivan Memorial Scholarship
26.10.2011
OSHA has fined Rda Services $39,400 for not ensuring employees used fall protection while operating aerial lifts.
07.10.2011
Alloy tower manufacturer Instant UpRight has lost its appeal against Alufase for copyright infringement.
Danish based aerial lift manufacturer Omme Lift has obtained full Russian certification for its products
07.09.2011
California based rental company Pacific High Reach is seeking an investor after filing under Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
18.08.2011
A neon sign company has been fined for exposing employees to fall hazards at a job in Manhattan this May.
09.08.2011
Stockport, UK based Highland Access Ltd has appointed an insolvency practitioner to liquidate the business.
01.08.2011
Cargotec, owner of Hiab and Kalmar is taking legal action against SweFrame Port Equipment of Sweden for information theft.
26.07.2011
The HSE in the UK could charge health and safety offenders £133 an hour to cover the cost of investigating offences.
Manufacturing businesses in the UK are being asked to play their part in cutting bureaucracy and red tape.
21.07.2011
The tower crane erector responsible for the crane collaps that killing seven in 2008 had his licenses revoked today.
20.07.2011
The UK’s equipment rental association the CPA has updated model conditions which take effect from July 1st.
14.06.2011
Land Rover has issued a “customer satisfaction programme” for Defender 130s fitted with 13.5 metre platforms.
11.05.2011
