What's wrong with this picture?
Crane operations are supposed to be overseen by a competent person to ensure they're done safely. My sources tell me that such a person was, in fact, present when this photo was shot. The bad news is that apparently, he's the guy standing on top of the load being moved!
The Moral: Cranes should be used to lift objects, not people—especially people not using fall protection.
What's at Stake
Crane Accidents
Here are some sobering statistics about crane accidents:
- 8 of 100 workers killed on construction sites lose their lives in a crane accident […]
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New Safety Talks
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