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Crane Institute plays safety card.

Published in: Concrete Products
Date: 6/1/2001

A new tool gives operators, inspectors and supervisors quick access to essential elements of safe craning practices. The Crane Institute of America's Crane Safety Reference card, 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches when creased at the centerfold, addresses pre-operational inspection items for mobile cranes; wire rope inspection including removal criteria for running ropes and rotation resistant ropes; crane setup considerations, including use of outriggers and blocking working near power lines, specifically procedures required clearances, and responses to contact and, variables that determine the lifting capacity of a crane. The laminated card is priced at $5.95. Orders can be placed with the Crane Institute, 800/832-2726 or by logging onto www.craneinstitute.com.

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