There wouldn’t be many operators in the crane sector that haven’t worked with Manitowoc or even own one of their cranes. It’s a respected brand and a household name in the sector. Growing from the mid-western states in the USA at the turn of the century into a global manufacturer, Manitowoc has evolved into a …
CrewSafe is an initiative CICA is developing to assess and document the operator’s ability to use specific cranes. CrewSafe is a documented demonstration of using a crane for all aspects of dutiesRead More
The South Australian government announced last week that the state is about to get its first major concrete road after Lendlease Engineering opted for using concrete in its tender for the $985 millionRead More
Across Australia at any given time during the week, there are cranes lifting and operating or travelling to and from jobs. There could be well over a 1000 lifts happening daily, and for those in the industry,Read More
There’s a lot of work being done on the $16.8 billion WestConnex roads project in NSW, including lifting of almost all kinds. One machine in particular, a bright green Liebherr LR 1750 owned by BoomRead More
There is no doubt that crane operators work in a high-risk environment, with safety always being the number one priority. In recent weeks, CICA liaison officer VIC/TAS branch, John Humphries has issuedRead More
A journalist in America called Tom Brokaw, who use to be on ABC and NBC and was very successful in the U.S, wrote a book called “The Greatest Generation”, which was about individuals that wereRead More
South Korea or the Republic of Korea is a highly urbanised and industrialised nation with a population of nearly 50 million people. It has long been a country of high-tech innovation and is home to someRead More
The Chain of Responsibility (CoR) is part of a national heavy vehicle road logistics safety code. The CoR applies to all parties having an interest in the transport of goods by heavy vehicle, includingRead More