Last month, two Hanover construction workers lost their lives in a tragic crane accident. The workers were lifting a large and heavy generator for an air conditioning unit when two of the straps from the crane snapped, dropping the machine onto the workers. The generator weighed 10,000 pounds. One worker was pronounced dead at the site. The other was transported to the hospital with severe crush injuries, but passed later that day. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is currently investigating the circumstances to determine why the straps from the crane failed so suddenly. Construction Companies Need to Prevent Hoist Safety Hazards While lifting and transporting heavy objects is essential for construction sites, there are many safety issues to consider given the number of serious injuries and deaths caused by crane accidents each year. The main types of crane safety hazards are electrical, overloading and hoist hazards, which is…
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