Astro Crane rents cranes to those who need and use them. That said, what are some things to think about in order to prevent construction crane accidents? Selecting the Right Construction Crane All too often, accidents happen when users use the wrong crane for the job they’re doing… so selecting the right crane for the… Read more »
Category: Crane Operators
Here Are The Benefits of Partnering With a Crane Rental Company
Why work with a crane rental company? When you rent a crane you don’t have to buy it. Obviously, this saves you a lot of money. Why buy an expensive crane that could cost up to $3 million that you only need for a few days out of the year when you can rent it… Read more »
Top Reasons to Rent a Construction Crane
If it seems like you’re always using a crane on your construction projects, it may be tempting to consider purchasing or leasing one rather than renting them all the time. However, more often than not, that turns out to not be the best of course of action for construction companies. Here’s why. Renting Cranes Saves… Read more »
What Does a Crane Operator Do for a Jobsite?
Few people are more important to a construction jobsite than a crane operator. With their knowledge and skill base, crane operators possess the abilities to handle some of the the most complex machines onsite. Here’s why they’re so important to any jobsite using cranes. Construction Crane Operators Keep Everyone Safe Crane operators undergo thorough training… Read more »
Top 5 Reasons to Consider Astro Crane For Your Crane Rental Needs
Are you embarking on a new construction project in the New England area and need the assistance of a professional crane service? If yes, the experts at Astro Crane can help you throughout the duration of your project. So why should you choose Astro Crane? Here are fivereasons why we are the best option for… Read more »
How Crane Overloading Happens
Few things are scarier and more demoralizing than hearing about a crane accident. One of the main causes of crane accidents is a term called ‘crane overloading.’ Crane overloading is most often caused by human error, and can happen in a variety of ways. How Crane Overloading Occurs As you can probably deduce from the… Read more »
What Can Crane Operators Do to Stay Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Few things have adversely affected the nation and the world more than the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus has put millions of people out of work, and even worse, has killed thousands of people, and that number only continues to rise. In short, the coronavirus has affected all walks of life and all businesses. For crane… Read more »
A Day in the Life of a Crane Operator
When you work as a crane operator, one of the first things that you must do each day is take a look at the weather forecast. If there is even just a slight chance of inclement weather, you’re going to need to be on high alert all day long so that you don’t end up… Read more »
Here’s How You Can Avoid Major Crane Hazards
Cranes are among the most important pieces of equipment on a construction site. In fact, there are many sites that wouldn’t be able to operate normally without them. Nonetheless, cranes can also be some of the most dangerous pieces of equipment on a construction site if you’re not careful while using them. It seems like… Read more »
Safety Protocols for Construction Crane Operators
Each year, crane-related accidents cause about 40 fatalities. They also cause many construction workers and innocent bystanders to sustain injuries. In about 90% of crane-related accidents, human error is to blame. More often than not, these accidents take place when a crane operator makes a bad decision either before or during a lift. By simply… Read more »