Mention the word “crane,” and most people think of the massive construction cranes used to erect skyscrapers. Electricians don’t operate these big cranes, but on some jobs an electrician might operate ...

SPONSORED POST (Virtual Showroom): Global technology company ABB has announced the market launch of the first Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL 3) certified mine hoist brake system, hoist monitor and ...

Saying new testing on wire and hoisting ropes showed they “no longer met MSHA’s in-service standards,” despite previously passing tests and inspections, the Mine Safety and Health Administration has ...

We all know the electrical industry can be a pretty dangerous place. Fortunately, safety devices, such as audible alarms and sensors, and safety procedures like lockout/tagout can help prevent ...

Global technology company ABB has launched ABB Ability Safety Plus for hoists, a suite of mine hoist safety products that brings the highest level of personnel and equipment safety available to the ...

Every contractor has two main goals at the start of a new project: to do the job right in a timely manner, and to minimize accidents on the job site by providing workers with superior safety. The ...

The everyday task of moving materials with the use of overhead hoisting machinery spans all industries, from manufacturing to construction. Today we are fortunate to have an unprecedented selection of ...

Safety certification is not optional for manufacturers who want to sell into regulated markets. The most commonly referenced standards include CE marking for European markets, ASME B30.16 for the ...

In the United States, it takes a year with a learner's permit before you are even eligible to drive a car without supervision. There are all kinds of training materials available for new drivers to ...