Category Archives: Load Testing

Heavy Duty Test Truck for Scales

Posted on May 21, 2022 by CrewsCrane

Do you own a Heavy Duty Test Truck at your facility? The operators of these trucks receive special types of training to acquire their CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) and endorsements. What about the inspection of the inside of the truck … Continue reading →

Posted in Carlton Scale, Certified Weights, DOT, HDTT Scale Truck, Inspection, Load Testing, Maryland, Mobile Crane, North Carolina, Safety, Scale Truck, Tennessee, Truck Inspection, Virginia, Weights | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

NSC Charleston SouthEast Conference

Posted on April 12, 2022 by CrewsCrane

The National Safety Council is coming to the Southeast! The new NSC Southeast Conference & Expo provides a new opportunity to expand your market reach to the Southeast where you will connect with motivated buyers. You’ll meet face to face … Continue reading →

Posted in Advanced Rigging, Aerial Lift, ANSI, ASME, Below the Hook, Bloodborne pathogens, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Chain Sling, Confined Space, Construction, Crane Inspection, Crane Training, Ergonomics, Exit Routes, Emergency Action Plans, Fall Protection, Fatality, Gantry Crane, Hand Chain Hoist, Hazard Communication, Inspection, Ladders, Lever Hoist, Load Testing, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Managing Safety and Health, Materials Handling, Mobile Crane, MSHA, NCCCO, OSHA, Overhead Crane, Overhead Crane Inspection, Permit Required Confined Space, Personal Platform, Personal Protective Equipment, Respiratory Protection, Rigging, Rigging Level 1, Safety, Safety and Health Programs, Safety Questions, Scaffolding, Scissor Lift, Shackle, Signaler, Sling, Training, Walking Working Surfaces, Welding, Cutting, Brazing, Work-related Deaths, Workplace cited violations | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Overhead Crane Inspection

Posted on December 22, 2021 by CrewsCrane

Yesterday was an interesting day in the world of Overhead Cranes. I was contracted by a company to provide an Overhead Crane Operator training session in the morning. Once again I had to provide this entire class in a mask. … Continue reading →

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NC Aggregates

Posted on September 8, 2021 by CrewsCrane

NC Aggregate Association Continue reading →

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OSHA Penalties Increase for 2019

Posted on February 14, 2019 by CrewsCrane

Do you know what your penalty will be when your cited by OSHA compliance officer visit to your facility? The annual increase started by President Obama and currently continued by President Trump has increased the OSHA penalties. Other than Serious … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Violations in 2018

Posted on February 4, 2019 by CrewsCrane

TOP TEN Violations in 2018 1 – Fall Protection 2 – Hazard Communication 3 – Scaffolding 4 – Respiratory Protection 5 – Lockout/Tagout 6 – Ladders 7 -Powered Industrial Trucks 8 – Fall Protection – Training Requirements 9 – Machine … Continue reading →

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Load Testing Mobile Cranes

Posted on June 25, 2018 by CrewsCrane

Do you have a load test certificate for your mobile cranes? If not let us help you with the load testing. Getting to work with a great company like FMC in Bessemer City and a great maintenance supervisor (Robbie Dover) … Continue reading →

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Load Testing for Overhead Crane

Posted on May 22, 2018 by CrewsCrane

Prior to operating an overhead crane or a spreader bar OSHA requires a Load Test to be performed. 29 CFR 1910.179 K states it will be at 125% of the rated capacity. Thanks to all involved in loading and unloading … Continue reading →

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Installed and Load Tested

Posted on January 11, 2018 by CrewsCrane

Jib Cranes can be so useful and take up very little room on the floor. When you need to think about ergonomics, floor space and need something besides a forklift, a Jib Crane may be your answer. Once the jib … Continue reading →

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