Simi Valley Crane Safety for Construction Workers
Cranes have been receiving a lot of attention the last few years because of several well-publicized construction accidents involving them. The most common problems associated with cranes are electrocution from power lines, operator errors, faulty crane equipment, failure of the crane’s supports, and miscommunication.
The California Department of Industrial Relations publishes guidelines for crane operators. There are some steps crane operators must take to keep both construction workers and the general public safe. First, anyone operating a crane must have a valid permit to do so. In addition, cranes that exceed a certain capacity must be certified annually.
A lot of crane regulations involve communication, since many California crane accidents occur because of poor communication. Cranes must be equipped with warning devices that the crane operator can control. In addition, only qualified individuals are allowed to give signals and must be present when the point of operation is not in the direct view of the crane operator. If there is a possibility for an accident between two or more cranes, the employer must make sure there is communication that will notify both the crane operators and the signal people that other cranes are in the area.
When cranes are working in a construction area, the possibility exists that one of the construction workers, the crane operator, or a member of the public could be seriously injured or killed. If you or someone you know have been injured in a California crane accident, contact the skilled Simi Valley construction accident attorneys at the Mandell Law Firm today at 818-866-6600.
