Articles

February 25, 2013

Repeal of the Industrial Exception in Ontario

It was common knowledge in Ontario that a manufacturer could design equipment for their plant without involving a licensed professional engineer.
March 28, 2012

Annual Inspection on Concrete Pumps (CSA-Z151)

Canadian Standards Association recently published a new standard, CSA Z-151, entitled “Concrete Pumps and Placing Booms” in November, 2009.
January 28, 2009

Inspection of Overhaul Balls & Hook Blocks

Sometimes it can be easy to neglect to inspect some parts of your rigging hardware, especially when they rarely show external signs of wear.
April 25, 2005

Get a Professional on Your Side

Of course, you’ve got a wealth of experience behind you and a good understanding of the lift industry. But, sometimes the rules get grey, or you simply haven’t dealt with a certain situation before and need a little support.
January 25, 2005

Understanding Load Sharing In Multi-Crane Lifts

Multiple crane lifts can be tricky business. One source described two crane lifts as being more than twice as risky as single crane lifts with even more disproportionate increases in risk as more cranes are added. This is generally due to the load interaction between the cranes.