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TNT files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
US crane rental company TNT Crane & Rigging files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing Covid-19 and falling oil and gas prices
Talent show: operator training
Attracting talent and effective training are key to solving the industry’s skill shortage; You can take your pick of many training organisations
SC&RA NEWS: The future of permitting
Hi-tech changes modify the face of OS/OW permitting.
Safety resolutions
Michael Rubin discusses five New Year’s safety resolutions for crane owners
RISK MANAGEMENT: Understanding the ‘Reptile Theory’
Bill Smith discusses how to protect your company from a frustrating legal trend.
Ahern serves Tanfield legal summons
The majority owner of Snorkel is taking Tanfield to court over claimed contractual breaches
Tyre age limit proposal
Ten year age limit proposed for heavy vehicle tyres in the United Kingdom
National Grid fined for crane death
Power supplier admits UK health and safety breach
JCB wins patent case against Manitou
JCB said a French court has granted it a preliminary injunction against Manitou. Manitou said it is appealing the ruling
OSHA recognizes certification by type alone
OSHA has issued guidance to its compliance officers that will direct them to accept crane operator certifications that are based on type alone, rather than type and capacity.
RISK MANAGEMENT: Understanding new rules
Chris Nelson discusses the five changes for personal conveyance.
More ECOL trials
Next ECOL trials scheduled as European operator licence scheme prepares for 2019 launch
Police recover stolen crane
Hovago’s stolen 300 tonne Liebherr mobile crane found in Belgium
Speedy plays down impact of Carillion collapse
UK rental company says outstanding debt owed by Carillion to Speedy stands at £2 million
Wisconsin Senate passes bill to save millions
The Governor of Wisconsin signed the Milwaukee High-Wide legislation into law Thursday, November 30, 2017
Vp’s Brandon Hire acquisition investigated
Competition & Markets Authority opens investigation into Vp’s acquisition of Brandon Hire, worth €47.12 million
UK mobile crane MoT test exemption changes
Mobile cranes in the UK built on standard HGV chassis weighing up to 44 tonnes will be required to have an MoT as of May 2018
U-turn resolves dispute over Spanish permits
Attempts to enforce changes to Spain’s exceptional transport regulations have been dropped following complaints from trade bodies
City blames crane operator in Tribeca crane collapse
Operator error was responsible for the collapse of a crawler crane in Tribeca, Manhattan, USA, according to the New York City Department of Buildings
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