All Govt & Regulatory Articles
The US Department of Labor’s OSHA has announced a new enforcement policy that excludes monorail hoists from the requirements of its standard, Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in Construction
Attempts to enforce changes to Spain’s exceptional transport regulations have been dropped following complaints from trade bodies
New best practice guidelines for the lifting and transportation of wind turbines are under discussion following a meeting between ESTA, FEM and VDMA Power Systems
Updated Bill in Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA) means contracts only fall into lease definition for hires over two years
Lifting and transport association ESTA has established the ECOL Foundation, an important step in bringing the European Crane Operator Licence project to fruition
The paper discusses the major changes that will occur with the new upcoming standards
Construction materials supplier Travis Perkins in the UK has invested £750,000 in sending its drivers on a Safe Urban Driving course to help improve safety
The annual International Roadcheck regulations enforcement campaign will take place across the USA, Canada and Mexico between 6 and 8 June 2017
Celebrating its 101st year in business, Bigge Crane & Rigging has celebrated the handover of of a Liebherr LR 1300 lattice boom crawler crane
Hannah Sundermeyer reports on how permitting companies successfully navigate advances in permitting automation and increasing regulatory obstacles
Seven safety principles of the Wind Industry Safety Culture Working Group of VDMA Power Systems
A campaign to improve safety and co-operation in wind turbine transport and erection has been launched by ESTA and FEM. IC reports
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A group of construction industry associations have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and its commissioner Rick Chandler over new crane orders and regulations
The federal U.S. Court of Appeals rules for Manitowoc in patent infringement lawsuit against Sany
Cranes and Transport Middle East (CATME) promises to be a powerful networking and educational event for the Middle East lifting and transport sector
The LEEA has responded to a new HSE consultation by expressing its support for retaining the existing requirements for thorough examination of lifting equipment in the UK
Below-the-hook equipment manufacturer Modulift and SC&RA are among many who have reacted to a decision by a US judge who redefined a spreader bar as part of a load, not the rigging
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European authorities have proposed an extension to the timetable for introducing the new Stage V engine emissions regulations and averted fears of job losses at crane manufacturers
SC&RA tells Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley that crane age and liability insurance coverage suggested in its proposed building code rules are "overly onerous"
New crane safety regulations proposed in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, include operator certification, equipment registration, higher minimum insurance levels and a phasing out of cranes that are more than 20 years old
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