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Rant: I saw a huge change in how we handle tower crane climbing after a near miss in Denver
About two years back on a Denver high rise, we had a close call during a crane climb because the crew was rushing and skipped a few checks. Now, after that job, our company made a rule that every climb needs a full hour for a pre lift meeting and a double check of all pins and hydraulics by two different guys. It went from a 30 minute job to a full 90 minute process. Some guys say it's a waste of time and money, others think it's the only safe way. What's your site's climb procedure like now?
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lisak2613d ago
Honestly @margaretm23, the time cost looks different if you've seen a crew deal with a major OSHA fine. That extra hour is cheaper than a work stoppage or lawsuit, which hits the whole project's budget, not just the crane crew. It's about managing a bigger kind of risk.
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joelwells22d ago
Man, that reminds me of a time we had to shut down a whole pour because someone spotted a hairline crack in a climbing frame... talk about a long day.
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margaretm2322d ago
That extra hour is just safety theater. Most crews know their gear and adding all that time kills productivity for no real gain. The old way worked fine for years.
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