Safety Tech Showcase
Smarter Systems, Safer Operations
Safety technology is helping crane crews manage risk in increasingly complex lifting environments
The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries reported 297 crane-related deaths between 2011 and 2017, averaging 42 fatalities each year. Additional analysis from Crane Training University found that 249 crane incidents resulted in 838 OSHA violations, as well as 133 injuries and 133 deaths. Together, the numbers underscore the high-risk nature of crane operations and the continued importance of improving jobsite safety.
As construction, infrastructure and industrial activity continue to expand across North America, crane operations are becoming increasingly complex. Larger projects and tighter schedules are placing greater pressure on maintaining safe and efficient jobsites. At the same time, OSHA requirements and industry regulations continue to evolve.
Safety technology has become an increasingly important part of managing those risks. Systems designed to improve visibility, communication, monitoring and operator awareness can help crews identify hazards earlier, reduce the potential for incidents and support safer lifting practices. From fall protection and camera systems to load monitoring, anti-collision systems and alert technologies, safety-focused equipment is playing a larger role in helping companies protect workers and maintain productivity.
Fall Protection
3M Personal Safety Division www. 3m. com
Bruce Industrial Company, Inc. bruceindustrial. com
CAI Safety Systems, Inc. caisafety. com
Crane-Tec www. crane-tec. com
FallTech www. falltech. com
Gorbel www. gorbel. com
Honeywell Industrial Automation automation. honeywell. com
Met-Track mettrack. com
Liftsafe www. fallsafetysolutions. com
MSA The Safety Company us. msasafety. com
Oz Lifting Products LLC www. ozliftingproducts. com
Rigid Lifelines www. rigidlifelines. com
RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG www. rud. com
Unified Industries by Columbus McKinnon www. cmco. com
Technologies
AFE Crane A LARGEFORGE Company afecrane. com
Bailey Cranes baileycranes. com
CraneSmart Systems cranesmart. com
Conductix-Wampfler BridgeGuard partners. conductix. us
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