Lifting technology and industry standards have advanced significantly since the mid- 1990s, when the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association put out the Exxon Crane Guide. Out of print for the past five years, it has left a void that a new book may soon fill.
The 104-page “Guide to Mobile Crane Safety Management” concisely covers the complex dynamics of today’s lifting operations in four chapters, covering risk, lift classification, lift planning and jobsite issues. Useful appendices offer charts, checklists and other tools for managing a pick.