We are in the midst of an (un)official construction boom. According to the RLB Index Q2 2018, there are 684 tower cranes on projects in Australia at the moment with 51% of those in Sydney, 23% in Melbourne and 10% in Brisbane. Of that 684, 493 cranes are in the residential sector.
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In this Crane Safety Bulletin, I bring to your attention the to the National Class 1 Special Purpose Vehicle Notice 2016 (No 1) Amendment Notice 2018 (No. 1).
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You may recall an earlier bulletin, 207, about high voltage electrical hazards where I discussed the laws regarding no-go zones and the procedure if contact is made with electrical hazards. A lesser known consequence of the above event is tyre pyrolysis which is a danger that arises when combustion takes place inside the tyre with no external signs.
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The Federal government will allocate $461 million in their budget to build a new Bridgewater Bridge downriver from the current one in Hobart's north.
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Having the right documentation with you and your equipment at all times can be difficult and inconvenient, but in this day and age, you simply can't afford not to.
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Goldwind Australia has initiated site access construction works for its 144MW Cattle Hill wind project, located in the Central Highlands of Tasmania.
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In order to relocate a historic church in Tasmania, Cranes Combined turned to the Grove GMK5150L all-terrain crane.
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In the latest CICA Vic/Tas Branch Crane Safety Bulletin, the association turns its attention to heavy vehicle road safety compliance.
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In the latest CICA Vic/Tas Branch Crane Safety Bulletin, the association continues its discussion of synthetic sling protection (see Related Articles).
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At the end of last year, Tassie crane rental company Cranes Combined received its latest Grove crane, which it says is both easier to move and meets local road restrictions.
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