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Mobile Crane Safety Inspection Checklist

Mobile cranes are a popular choice for a variety of industries ranging from construction and HVAC to wind energy and power transmission. Regardless of the model or the setting, a mobile crane safety inspection checklist is one of the most important elements of a project. As leading providers of mobile crane rentals for a variety…

Safety Standards for Jobsites with Hydraulic Cranes

Some of the most useful equipment in construction and industrial moving is also often the most dangerous, and mobile cranes are among the ranks of useful yet dangerous gear. For this reason, it is important to know all of the prominent safety standards for jobsites with hydraulic cranes. At Eagle West Crane & Rigging, we…

Crane Safety Tips to Keep in Mind

Safety should always be the top concern of anyone operating a crane. Cranes are incredibly useful for all kinds of jobs, but they can also cause immense damage if not used properly. For this reason, the operators at Eagle West Crane & Rigging adhere to a strict commitment to safety that allows us to prioritize…

Safe Hoisting and Rigging Procedures

If you work in any industry that requires heavy materials to be lifted by crane or any other method, it is important to know all of the current safe hoisting and rigging procedures. At Eagle West Crane & Rigging, our commitment to safety ensures that the safety of our crews, jobsites, and those we serve…

Do Crane Operators Need to be Certified?

If you plan on renting a mobile crane for a project in BC, it is important to know when crane operators need to be certified and how to get the proper certifications. As a fully certified and safety-focused crane company, we, at Eagle West Crane and Rigging, know that BC crane operators must always have…

How to Calculate Crane Load Capacity

Every mobile crane has a specific load capacity that is determined by various factors and that capacity can change according to the angle and lift range of the hoisting operation. It is important to know how to calculate crane load capacity for any hoisting endeavour so that you can be sure that you are using…

How To Select The Right Crane

Some ideas on how to select the right crane for your project Select the right crane: Some projects require the use of cranes. In fact, all the projects related to construction, production, manufacturing, energy and similar require the use of a crane. Depending on the project, selecting the right crane for your project is vital….

Hand Signal Guide For Crane Operators

This guide explains some common crane operator hand signals Crane Operator Hand Signal Guide: Cranes are marvelous machines and it takes a lot of skill and expertise to operate them efficiently. In addition to that, operating cranes also requires patience and attention. It is not only the operator, though, that needs to be attentive. The…

Some Overhead Crane Dangers and Ways To Avoid Them

Some Common Overhead Crane Hazards and Tips On How to Prevent Them Preventing Overhead Crane Hazards: Cranes are essential for all the industries. They can lift, tug and pull heavy loads like they are nothing. Overhead cranes are very important in the production and manufacturing industry. This article explains some of the most common overhead crane…

Job Safety – Its Everyone’s Responsibility

Job Safety – Its Everyone’s Responsibility Here at Eagle West, Stampede and TNT Crane & Rigging, we take safety seriously. It’s not just a matter of insurance its the matter of lives. We know when things go bad in the crane world they can go really bad. We never want this to happen so our…