Safety & Security

National Safety Council
Construction Lifting & Concrete Placement

Safety Council Report Outlines Lifting Risks

April 11, 2024
Nearly 300 deaths were reported in the crane industry between 2011 and 2017.
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A worker using a concrete saw.
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Construction Lifting & Concrete Placement

Washington Lawmakers Consider Tower Crane Rules

Feb. 29, 2024
Legislation requires permits and on-site oversight during assembly and disassembly.
Komatsu Ltd.
Komatsu at KidZania Tokyo.
Earthmoving

Tokyo Children’s Pavilion to Encourage Equipment Engagement

Feb. 27, 2024
Komatsu sponsors Construction Equipment Development Center pavilion at KidZania Tokyo.
Genie
Genie virtual reality training.
Construction Lifting & Concrete Placement

Genie Adds VR to Training Courses

Feb. 23, 2024
VR training is available for train-the-trainer courses.
Frank Raczon for Construction Equipment
John Deere 210G excavator.
Earthmoving

Undisclosed Crawl Space Topples Excavator

Feb. 22, 2024
Deere 210G tips over as crawl space collapses.
Equipment Maintenance and Repair

OSHA Cites G&R Mineral Services, HM Southeast Cement

Feb. 21, 2024
Companies did not communicate lockout/tagout information.