Friday, June 6, 2008

February 13th 2006

Queensland Australia Operator fell to his death while using a tower crane to do research on tree canopies. It's not uncommon for researchers use tower cranes in remote areas to see trees in nature undisturbed. The Amazon has one, Washington State, Australia, etc.

The researcher may have fallen while in a man basket and operating the crane via remoted control. He should not have been alone and that policy must be adhered to.


As a related matter, we are supplying suspended platforms to safely lift people that should prevent this accident via anchorages inside the platform. Frankly, you should be tied off and harnessed while in these platforms. They should also be 5x the capacity they'll be experiencing. If you need them built to ASME B30.23 for suspended platform to conform to all OSHA laws, we have them available at seattletowercrane.com . Or you can find them directly here. We have them all fancy with wheels that allow you to roll up walls. Overhead protection. Tool trays, grab rails to protect your hand. Less expensive options that have you slip in through openings instead of through doors. Ones designed for both forklifts and crane attachments. Or Rescue Platforms. Honestly, if you are on the highrise in the below ground excavation phase, or working above the access of the Construction Hoist, how are you going to get someone out from a medical emergency? You need a platform of some sort for the best option. It's a large variety of solutions we bring to the table at Seattle Tower Crane.












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