NM AGC Emphasizes Statewide Crane Safety

摘要

In light of the recent rash of crane accidents across the U.S. from Las Vegas to New York, the construction industry should be particularly conscious of crane safety. "Even though New Mexico took a major step over 10 years ago toward reducing the chances of operator error when it established licensure requirements for crane operators, New Mexico contractors must continually be aware of all safety requirements when it comes to working with and around all types of cranes," says Maria Guy, 2008 president of the New Mexico Building Branch, AGC and director of strategic project office at Albuquerque-based f.B. Henderson Construction Co. "Crane accidents can be caused by high winds, weakness in the boom structure, overhead power lines, improper hand signals, and lack of attention to the load capacities of the machines," Guy adds.