All Safety & training Articles

Seeking new standards for highway safety
New legislation in the USA would set standards to ensure trucking companies are licensed, registered and insured. 
Link-Belt appoints training manager
Chris Perry will be responsible for managing and directing all aspects of Link-Belt training programs. 
Liebherr USA recognized as top employer for interns
This annual award is distributed to 100 employers in Virginia who enhance student’s skills for post-grad opportunities. 
US Department of Labor issues heat hazard alert, steps up inspections in construction
The US Department of Labour’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a heat hazard alert to remind employers of their obligation to protect workers against heat illness or injury.
World Crane and Transport Summit Asia: helping to power your business
Be sure to attend the World Crane and Transport Summit coming up in Singapore on 4 and 5 October
New federal program aims to clean up railroad danger zones
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced the first round of funding.
What is the Crewtek workforce development program?
The training and career placement program is setting out to tackle the labor gap and form a pathway to meaningful occupations.
Detailing SC&RA’s safety award winners
At SC&RA’s Annual Conference, the Association took the time to formally recognize its 2023 safety award winners across both crane and rigging as well as transportation.
Tips for avoiding the safety slump amid worker shortage
It’ss never been more important to lean into safety awareness and execution. 
ITI names new technical services director
Jasen Doyle has previously served ITI in the role of instructor, instructor lead, ILT training manager and mobile crane subject matter expert and discipline chair.
Vita shows load safety software
Company to demonstrate load navigator software at ConExpo
Easybook Training partners with Veriforce
Deal creates easy way to book Veriforce training courses online
NCCCO Foundation updates “most similar certifications”
The Foundation has made changes based on new telehandler certification availability. 
Manitowoc provides job training to women in need
Since July 2022, ten women have been trained by Manitowoc in welding and assembly operations, and are now helping build mobile hydraulic cranes, crawler cranes, and boom trucks. 
Detailing the latest CCO training updates
Thom Sicklesteel discusses certification trends.
WCTS Asia in Singapore: call for papers!
Industry professionals invited to submit proposals for October event
SC&RF unveils new training grant
The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Foundation is offering a grant for companies that are training multiple employees.
The reconstruction of crane training and certification
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, crane training, certification and recertification evolved, and some of the procedures implemented at that time remain in effect today. 
New clinics to provide more immediate healthcare for truckers
Initial funding is in place to open 60 medical clinics across the U.S. over the next two years to serve as a healthcare network aimed at serving truckers. 
Germany spearheads use of CM simulators
CM Labs Simulations achieved the successful use of simulation training and testing to meet German requirements for crane operator certification during bauma 2022.
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