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- Summer 2017 -
MONTHLY HEADLINES 
6 dead, many injured...
 
Six killed in crane collapse at Samsung shipyard in South Korea
 
Six people died and more than 20 were injured when a crane collapsed at a Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea on Monday, Yonhap News Agency said.
reuters.com
 
Talking Points from Greg:  
This article doesn't give details, so here are some general reminders:
Perform good pre-operation inspections.
Make sure the maintenance of the equipment is being performed.
Know your load weights.
Know how to determine the NET capacity of the crane.
Make sure the load weight does not exceed the rated capacity for the crane at the furthest radius to be lifting.
Keep workers out of the fall zone, unless they must be there.

Man suffers broken leg after crane crash...
 
 
A construction worker has reportedly suffered a broken leg after a large crane collapsed and crashed into the Manning hospital construction site at about 7.40am today. 
manningrivertimes.com.au

Talking Points from Greg:  
Back to the basics....
Know the load weight.
Know the furthest radius to be lifting or setting.
Know the crane has sufficient rated capacity to lift the load at that radius.
Possible crane collapse after fire...
 
 

EMERYVILLE (CBS SF) - Fears of a crane collapse prompted evacuations near a fire-ravaged construction site on the Oakland-Emeryville border on Saturday.
sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com
 
Talking Points from Greg:   
The fire likely caused heat damage.  When inspecting equipment, know what you are looking for and where to look.  Especially after a incident such as heat exposure. 
Work halted at Facebook site, after crane incident...
 
State workplace regulators have launched an investigation into the partial collapse of a building under construction on Facebook's Menlo Park campus that sent two ironworkers to the hospital and placed scrutiny on two construction companies that have done work on some of the Bay Area's most high-profile projects. 
ww2.kqed.org
 
Talking Points from Greg:    
Not many details as to the possible cause, regardless of the what actually happened, here are some reminders:
1.  As much as possible - stay out of the fall zone.  Although it appears these workers were doing what they do....erect steel, those under and around should be aware of the overhead lifting and walk around, outside of the fall zone.
2.  Make sure the rigging is rated for the load.
3.  When working with sharp edges, make the rigging is the appropriate rigging and protected as needed.
4.  Make sure fall protection is worn properly and used correctly.
These rigs don't stop on a dime...nonetheless still sad...

Victim identified in horrific crash just north of London  
 
The female driver of a black Jeep involved in a violent crash with a crane has been identified as 30-year-old Kathryn Kane from North Middlesex.
london.ctvnews.ca

Talking Points from Greg:    
Sometimes the most dangerous part of our day is driving down the road......
Regardless of how great of a driver you are, always drive defensively.  Watch the oncoming traffic.  Watch for 4 wheelers turning right in front of you.  Watch for them stopping as soon as they pass you and pull in front of you.  Watch for weaving, or weird acceleration or slowing drivers, often times indicates "distracted drivers", texting for example.  Don't assume everyone else on the road pays attention like you do....
3 dead, 2 seriously hurt after crane collapsed...

 Namyangju crane accident death toll rises to three     

Three people were killed and two others seriously injured after a crane gave way at a construction site in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, on Monday.
According to police, five workers fell from a 55-meter-tall, 18-ton tower crane at the Dasan New City apartment complex construction site northeast of Seoul, at around 4:40 p.m. Two workers were pronounced dead at the scene, while three others were seriously wounded.  
m.koreaherald.com

Talking Points from Greg:  
Review the manufacturer's recommendations for changing configuration of a crane.  With Tower cranes be sure to follow the provided procedures for "jumping" the crane.  Make sure if fall protection is required, its worn........
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