CPWR Technical Report: Analysis and Control of Crane and Aerial Lift Hazards
Summary Statement
This research paper expands upon the 1993 book Crane Hazards and their Prevention to examine some of the major hazards on cranes and aerial lifts and evaluate methods of control using safety appliances and/or alternate safer design. Specific examples in the study show how the application of engineering principles can eliminate or minimize many inherent hazards.
Edited by Rowena Davis
of the The Hazard Information Foundation, Inc.
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THE HAZARD INFORMATION FOUNDATION, INC. (HIFI)
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CPWR – The Center for Construction Research and Training
Formerly known as
THE CENTER TO PROTECT WORKERS’ RIGHTS
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