Comments on: Lifting guide: Hoist safety tips every rigger, operator should know

By: Jesse Jamison

Jesse Jamison — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:11:18 +0000

I’m a little surprised that most accidents when lifting loads are caused by lifting loads that are too large. It should be painfully obvious to any operator that it is a bad idea to lift a too heavy load. The only solution to this problem that I can think of is to make sure operators are continuously trained on safety practices.

By: Jack Palmer

Jack Palmer — Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:55:25 +0000

I thought it was interesting reading, “Training of equipment operators isn’t just the smart thing to do; it’s a requirement.” I’m glad to hear it’s mandatory, those machines can do a lot. I’ve always thought it would be cool to learn how to operate a crane. Is there a lot of training that goes into it? Thanks for sharing!

By: Daniela Adams

Daniela Adams — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 23:30:55 +0000

Great read, thanks for sharing. I agree with you, it’s very important to check all the machines before starting them. So many accidents can be prevented if you ensure that everything works properly in the first place. I am going to share this with my nephew; he’s in the construction industry!