The collapse of a luffing jib tower crane at Canary Wharf which claimed the lives of three construction workers in May 2000 was an accident, according to an inquest at London’s St Pancras Coroners Court.
17.11.2003
German Standard Lift, specialist manufacturer of scissor lifts, has told customers to stop using its scissor lifts on safety grounds. The company has ceased trading
25.03.2003
The UK’s Health & Safety Executive has warned that the use of climbing frames to “climb” tower cranes can be very dangerous and called for manufacturers to review designs and operating procedures.
20.02.2003
The HSE has released a discussion paper on the safe use of ‘external’ climbing frames on tower cranes.
17.02.2003
Last week a crane operator lost his life at Cape Canaveral, Boeing Co. has confirmed.
09.10.2001