In December 2013, a tunnel boring machine stalled as it was boring from South Main Street to the Alaskan Way Viaduct in Seattle, Wash. Located about 120 ft. underground, the machine's repair would need to be made from its current location, deep beneath the Earth's surface.
CRC Canada 2015 is calling for speakers. The Edmonton, Alberta, conference is an independent crane, rigging and hoist conference for safety and risk managers, crane and rigging supervisors, lift directors, fleet managers, project managers, production managers and crane owners working with cranes in construction and heavy industry. The conference will take place Nov. 9-10, 2015, at the Marriott River Cree.
The event organizer, Crane & Rigging Hot Line and Lift & Hoist International magazines, is seeking crane and rigging and HSE subject matter experts to make 60-minute presentations or 90- minute workshops on topics such as:
Craft Labor Shortages, qualifying workers, best practices for training programs;
Harmonization of hoisting and rigging standards across Canada -Practical and cost-effective methods for managing compliance, increasing productivity;
Operating and maintaining equipment with Tier 4 engines in cold-weather climates; or
Accident data and accident prevention.
Submit your speaking proposal including a proposed title, 200-word description, key takeaway points, and credentials online.
