by Michele Kienle | Jun 29, 2018 | Overhead Equipment
Almost any industry utilizes overhead cranes and hoists. There is a wide variety of overhead lifting equipment to fit any use, so how can you select the right equipment for your particular application? Since crane choice is so important for workers’ safety as well as... by Michele Kienle | Aug 15, 2017 | Overhead Equipment
For companies requiring overhead lifting operations, taking steps to avoid crane failure is critical to ensuring the safety of workers and overall efficiency of operations. No matter the specific industry or type of job site, taking a number of simple precautions can... by ahewlings | Oct 6, 2016 | News and Events Post, Overhead Equipment, Preventative Maintenance
Written by Tom Reardon, Technical Instructor specializing in Hoists and Overhead Cranes for Columbus McKinnon Corporation Crane owners are increasingly requesting certification to ensure that the individuals inspecting their cranes are fully qualified. To demonstrate... by Michele Kienle | Apr 20, 2016 | News and Events Post, Overhead Equipment, Preventing Warehouse Accidents, Preventing Workplace Emergencies
Over the past 50 years, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) specifications for crane safety have remained relatively unchanged. To begin enhancing the training and safety opportunities in the overhead lifting industry, OSHA has recently renewed... by Michele Kienle | Dec 2, 2015 | Overhead Equipment
Industrial material movers can be divided into two categories: on-floor and overhead. More and more businesses are discovering the advantages of replacing their traditional on-floor movers, such as trucks, forklifts, and fixed conveyors, with overhead equipment for... 
