The UK CPA, says that in principle, it is in favour of an annual roadworthiness test for mobile cranes.
19.03.2012
The UK’s Health & Safety Executive has delayed its cost recovery scheme, due to have started in April.
15.03.2012
The inquest into the fatal Battersea, tower crane collapse in 2006, has returned a narrative verdict.
13.03.2012 1
An incorrect manual appears to have been at the root of the fatal 2006 Battersea crane collapse in London.
06.03.2012
Italy has updated its regulations on the safe use of work equipment under the Italian Health & Safety Act.
Singapore based crane group Tat Hong has settled the dispute over its Chinese joint venture JZTH.
05.03.2012
The inquest into the deaths of two men in the 2006 tower crane collapse in London will open today.
UK crane rental company Bryn Thomas has written to MP Luciana Berger demanding she stop misrepresenting it.
22.02.2012
We are still receiving letters from Expo guide attempting to trick companies into spending €3,813 or more.
Law firm Schiff Hardin has won a ruling for client JLG, in a trade secrets battle against an ex-employee.
20.02.2012
Jimmy Lomma, owner of New York Crane/J.F. Lomma Crane has formally waived his right to a trial by jury.
19.02.2012
A Sheriff in Scotland has finally issued a ruling on an fatal road accident involving a crane oil leak.
03.02.2012
Abu Dhabi Municipality warns on new requirement for third party crane inspection and certification.
01.02.2012
Manitou and Yanmar have announced a strategic alliance covering mini excavators and skid steer loaders.
Ahern Rentals has confirmed that the US bankruptcy court has approved $66 million of DIP financing.
31.01.2012
A UK contractor and director have been charged £178,000 following a fatal 2009 crane accident.
30.01.2012
A report has been issued regarding the cause of the fatal 1,000 tonne crawler crane collapse in China last October.
25.01.2012 1
IPAF says that it will begin systematically recording worldwide data on accidents/incidents
05.01.2012
Wisconsin, based Man Lift Manufacturing has appointed Phil Sprio as president and chief executive.
03.01.2012
A crane operator was arrested in Middletown Connecticut last Wednesday for operating without a license.
01.01.2012
The MD of a failed construction company has been fined £80,000 plus £18,495 costs for a 2007 crane accident.
20.12.2011
A New York law firm is investigating directors of RSC for possible breaches of duty over the deal with United Rentals.
New rules in Singapore stipulate that all loader crane operators must be tested and certified by Sept 2013.
Manitowoc Cranes is taking on temporary staff at its Wisconsin plant as part of its ‘strike contingency plan’.
07.12.2011