Guidance updated for crane users and associated CPA TIN
September 12, 2021
The UK’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have released updated information regarding notification for the use of cranes. Read More
Guidance for crane users updated
September 22, 2020
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published a revised version of its guidance CAP1096. Read More
Woman dies after London crane collapses
July 9, 2020
A woman has died, and four people have been injured after a 20m tower crane collapsed onto a row of houses in Bow, London. Read More
Tower crane safety alert
March 26, 2020
Given the unprecedented situation presently faced with the outbreak of coronavirus, the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has issued advice to tower crane users relating to how tower cranes should be left out of service for potentially lengthy periods of time. Read More
Safer crane lifting projects: HookCam
February 16, 2015
A new camera system will enhance the safety of crane lifting projects, says its maker HookCam Europe. Described by the Read More
Principal contractor ordered to pay more than £250,000 after banksman dies in strong winds
February 27, 2014
The HSE has urged companies to look at their control systems regarding lifting operations, following the prosecution of a London firm after a worker was killed by a large concrete beam during a dangerous lifting operation in winds in excess of 72km/h at a hospital construction site in Essex. Read More
HSE provides information on safe use of tower cranes
February 24, 2014
Following the collapse of three luffing jib cranes in high winds recently, the Health and Safety Executive has made information available to tower crane users on the safe use of cranes. Read More
