Everything You Need to Know About Shackles in Crane Operation
Everything You Need to Know About Shackles in Crane Operation
Let’s take a look below at what a shackle is, what it’s used for, different types of shackles, and how to use them.
The Ultimate Wind Speed Guide for Mobile Crane Operation
The Ultimate Wind Speed Guide for Mobile Crane Operation
Wind is often an overlooked hazard in lifting operations. Mobile cranes are especially vulnerable due to their long boom configurations, suspended loads, and changing wind forces at height. As wind…
What Is a Fixed-Cab Crane - Heavy Equipment Colleges of America
What Is a Fixed-Cab Crane?
Whether installing pipes, power lines, or something else, a fixed-cab crane can help you transport the required materials around the job site. Just as the name implies, a fixed-cab crane…
Hydraulic Truck Crane vs. Boom Truck: Which One to Choose
Hydraulic Truck Crane vs. Boom Truck: Which One to Choose
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a hydraulic truck crane and a boom truck? As your trusted crane experts, we’re here to teach you the benefits of…
Top 10 OSHA Crane Violations
Table of Contents The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforces strict safety standards to reduce injuries, fatalities, and property damage involving cranes and other heavy equipment. These regulations, outlined…
Common Types of Crane Accidents & Injury Statistics
Common Types of Crane Accidents & Injury Statistics
Even with advanced safety features and strict safety guidelines, accidents still occur when cranes are operated. And while crane accidents can’t be prevented entirely, they can be mitigated when the…
The Challenges of & Solutions for Night Rigging
The Challenges of & Solutions for Night Rigging
Want to know what it takes to be a successful nighttime crane operator? Keep reading to learn more about the unique challenges of and solutions for this type of crane…
The Role of Fixed Cab Cranes in Major Infrastructure Projects & Urban Development
The Role of Fixed Cab Cranes in Major Infrastructure Projects & Urban Development
Fixed cab cranes are used widely throughout the heavy equipment industry, particularly in industrial settings. As the name suggests, fixed cab cranes have a fixed cab that resembles a truck…
The History of Cranes
The History of Cranes: Things You Need to Know
If you live in Georgia, Oklahoma, California, or Washington and want to become a crane operator, find a comprehensive training program at Heavy Equipment Colleges of America (HEC). We offer…
How Tower Cranes Are Put Together for Construction Sites
How Tower Cranes Are Put Together for Construction Sites
Read this post to discover how tower cranes are safely assembled for construction sites, from their setup process to reaching towering heights