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Beavers, J E, Moore, J R, Rinehart, R and Schriver, W R (2006) Crane-Related Fatalities in the Construction Industry. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 901–10.

Type: Journal Article
Keywords: Construction industry; Safety; Cranes;
ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(2006)132:9(901)
Abstract:
One of the major causes of fatalities during construction is the use of cranes or derricks during lifting operations. Using the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) case files from fatality investigations during the years 1997–2003, the writers examined the data to determine the proximal causes and contributing physical factors. The research results showed the use of mobile cranes with lattice and telescopic booms, truck or crawler mounted, represented over 84% of the fatalities in the use of cranes/derricks. To reduce the rate of crane fatalities the writers believe that crane operators and riggers should be qualified and requalification should occur every 3 years . Crane safety training must be provided to specialty trade crafts before they are allowed to work around cranes during lifting operations. In addition, a “diligent” competent person [as defined in 29CFR 1926.32(f)] should be in charge of all aspects of lifting operations. Finally, OSHA should improve its system of collecting information during fatality investigations, placing emphasis on intervention strategies to improve usefulness of the investigations to researchers and policymakers inside and outside the Agency.

Kolera, B T and Bernold, L E (2006) Intelligent Utility Locating Tool for Excavators. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 919–27.

Nuntasunti, S and Bernold, L E (2006) Experimental Assessment of Wireless Construction Technologies. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 1009–18.

Ozorhon, B, Dikmen, I and Birgonul, M T (2006) Case-Based Reasoning Model for International Market Selection. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 940–8.

Puddicombe, M S (2006) The Limitations of Planning: The Importance of Learning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 949–55.

Shen, L Y, Zhao, Z Y and Drew, D S (2006) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats for Foreign-Invested Construction Enterprises: A China Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 966–75.

Sik-wah Fong, P and Chu, L (2006) Exploratory Study of Knowledge Sharing in Contracting Companies: A Sociotechnical Perspective. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 928–39.

Singh, D and Tiong, R L K (2006) Contractor Selection Criteria: Investigation of Opinions of Singapore Construction Practitioners. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 998–1008.

Song, J, Haas, C T and Caldas, C H (2006) Tracking the Location of Materials on Construction Job Sites. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 911–8.

Tatum, C B, Vorster, M and Klingler, M (2006) Innovations in Earthmoving Equipment: New Forms and Their Evolution. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 987–97.

Tatum, C B, Vorster, M, Klingler, M G and Paulson, B C (2006) Systems Analysis of Technical Advancement in Earthmoving Equipment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 132(09), 976–86.