Jim Headley examines why the art of rigging is so underrated and overlooked in construction projects, and gives a personal testimony on the fatal consequences of overlooking the role.

In Defence of the Operator — Part III There is much confusion existing today amongst those involved in the various aspects of a crane operation. The role each person plays and the duties to be fulfilled are often unclear. Most...

In Defence of the Operator — Part II America has recently experienced several serious plane crashes resulting in numerous fatalities. In particular is the one occurring at Denver's Stapleton Airport killing 28 people. An interesting point concerning this crash as...

OPERATOR ERROR FOUND TO BE THE CAUSE OF CRANE ACCIDENT! These headlines are not uncommon where crane accidents are involved. Perhaps the age old phrase 'the buck stops here' has more application to the operator than its original intention. Dealing...

Jim Headley writes about the new technology surrounding cranes, and how it could lead to harsh consequences if handled improperly.