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There are incidents involving cranes everyday but mainly due to operator error. If it were to be any other type of crane then yes the standard practice is to lower the boom and block but with a tower crane (ones on a building) this is not an option and is a safe practice.

Correct and depending on the block and capacity it could be one cable to a dozen reeved through.

Correct a cable aka rope aka wire is commonly a 6x19 build and is therefore 19 wires twisted to make a strand and twisted the other way around the core to make the entire rope. Every strand is slightly different but that gives you over 140 individual wires and will allow for broken wires due to...

Crane operator here. Leaving the hook or block in the air is an acceptable and safe practice as it is not something that can be removed each day. However leaving a load such as a generator suspended attended is illegal but rarely enforced. Cranes actually have to leave tension in their rope...

If the story was true it's nice that he did step up for the worker as many other would not have but the point is he resulted in violence and opens himself up for a potential charge. Sounds like a choice that he, you and I would all make the same but it is not the best one as several people have...

Fuji, I understand your point and agree. What I am trying to get across is there are exceptions and the information that the masses are generally ill informed. Many variables come into play. Union vs non union, greater than 20 employees, time of injury before return to work and time since...

Yes it's a sad and senseless act, however I can't help but point that similar things happen all the time in rural areas and being the location of this crime it now picks up steam in news postings.

+2 for Christmas Vacation, but Bad Santa is a close second.

How many employees are in the company and the payroll? That determines the steps the employer must take. If the employer has more than 20 employees... There are several programs that assist an injured employees and even family members in the event of a death of the employee in returning to the...

I'm normally a lurker here, but Keebler your post is correct. There is exceptions but you can't list everything in the four sentences you posted.

I got tired if going through the useless replies but I would recommend GM. I have owned both the Ford and the GM and find the GM to be a smoother ride as the long wheel base in the ford makes for a rough ride. It's minor but filling the DEF in the Ford is a pain, the GM has a better engine...

Depends what you want to play. I payed for my entertainment after playing cards at a few casinos. Even the dreaded slots great, you just need to know what you're getting yourself into. Sit down at a penny machine for a minute to rest and put in a couple of dollars. If your not brought a free...

It depends on what type of crowd your into but MB isn't to bad. With only 3 days invest in a cab and take you to where you want to go and save time and effort in walking. It also depends what you want to do, gamble, drink, have fun, see shows or if you're on a budget. For a fun time walk over...

Call me a redneck but the place to buy a casual shirt that does not fit a prepubescent boy or look like a housecoat is Marks Work Warehouse or Bass Pro. They have a lot of neutral colours and fit broad shoulders.

Curious as I dont have any plans for NYE yet. I've checked a few sites and havent had much luck, but does anyone know if any of the agencies open for the evening?