The recent high profile tower crane accidents during “Climbing” operations
When considering hiring a Third Party Consultant / Inspector, you should look for:
1. Appropriate recognized academic qualifications.
are
unfortunately just examples of a growing trend in tower crane failures.
General Contractors and Developers should not rely exclusively on their sub-
contractors to safely manage Tower Crane operations
In the past 5 years we have seen enormous growth in tower crane usage,
however
the degree of knowledge, training and expertise in all areas of
working with them
and on them has not matched this growth. Your liability
doesn’t end at the crane
footing and the probability and consequences of
accidents is just too great for the
general contractor not to take a more
pro-active roll in ensuring safe operations.
What I can offer you is an independent, outside inspection / surveyor service
covering all aspects of your tower crane operations, a regulatory oversight
of the
actual field operations during; Erection / Dismantling and Climbing.
My goal is to
eliminate the risks and protect life and property. The only real
question is how you
can afford not to use me, given the downside potential.
2. Relevant level of practical experience.
3. Model specific technical training directly from the Manufacturer.
. .
CAL-OSHA advises that a Division- Licensed Crane Certifier / Surveyor
should be present during "Climbing and Erection / Dismantling" operations
to
assure that such processes and operations are performed in accordance
with the
manufacturer's recommendations and any applicable Safety Orders.
