Video: Crane Safety - Weather Conditions

Sims Crane & Equipment Director of Safety Bob Berry talks about safe crane operation in different weather conditions

Sep 10, 2013
Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association (SC&RA)

In 2012 the Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association released a report on the top ten root causes for crane and rigging insurance losses. In the Sims Crane Minute, crane experts and safety professionals provide basic education to raise awareness for these issues.

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