Whenever a crane accident happens, it's no surprise to see increased attention to the safety procedures of crane operations across the country. The resulting negative publicity can force companies to close their doors. From minor incidents to major losses, each accident affects business productivity, efficiency and profitability. Accidents are typically a direct result of a breakdown in the best practices of a proper crane-management system.
An actual best practice eliminates, reduces or manages any risks. But hazard analysis is a discipline that must be learned, practiced and executed on a consistent basis. All construction companies should be fully engaged in correctly executing and accomplishing risk analysis to meet the demands of the dynamic world that is construction risk.We have all heard the term "best practices." These can be defined as work execution that has been developed, tested and vetted by qualified experts practicing in their professional fields. However, we have also witnessed over the years a growing number of so-called best practices developed without regard to appropriate hazard-analysis methods—before they are applied as best-practice methodologies. Almost everyone in construction has witnessed someone not following a best practice. The rules are usually not followed because a worker believes falsely—or heard a story from another worker—that a different method is faster or better.