How Warmer Temperatures Can Affect Crane Safety Twenty years ago, poor weather and construction hold-ups would have been all about damp tarpaulins, machinery not working, and frozen materials. Weeks of sub-zero temperatures when the country ground to a halt, and construction employees, and site machinery were parked up unable to work. Now, the need for

Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing Crane Hire Services In the decade 2000-2010, 9 workers were killed, and 25 seriously injured in a total of over 60 serious accidents involving crane operations in the UK. Although tower cranes were heavily involved, and safety was tightened up by the Health and Safety Executive, serious accidents continue to

Precautions to Take When Working at Height in the Summer The majority of construction workers eagerly anticipate the warm months of summer. This primarily arises from the fact that they will no longer be exposed to extremely cold temperatures and similar conditions. However, we need to keep in mind that safety precautions while working at