Seattle Times

Seattle construction-crane operators cope with stress, no bathrooms

Nearly 200 feet above a busy South Lake Union street, Matt Haider is calmly swinging several tons of concrete with his construction crane, making sure not to touch the live power lines below or get ...
WorkBoat

NTSB: Crane operator had inadequate clearance, struck STAX 1 emissions barge

The articulated arm on the STAX 1 emissions control barge collapsed in a June 2024 accident at the Port of Los Angeles, when ...
Engineering News-Record

In One Week, Crane Operators Receive A License to Learn

The air conditioner was buzzing and blowing to keep up with the desert sun, but the small window unit had already lost its cool. My hands—shaky and slippery with sweat—were having trouble keeping a ...
DC Velocity

End Users Put CMAA Crane Operator's Manual Guidance Into Practice

Industry professionals using overhead cranes for material handling are continuing to use the Crane Operator's Manual to support lifting operations. DC Velocity Staff ...
Rigzone

Responsibilities of a marine crane operator in offshore rigs?

Operates offshore pedestal/knuckle/lattice-boom cranes to move cargo, equipment, and personnel safely between supply vessels and rig decks under dynamic sea ...
Washington Examiner

Lazy crane operators making $250,000 a year exacerbating port crisis, truckers say

In an aerial view, container ships and shipping containers are seen at the Port of Los Angeles on September 20, 2021 near Los Angeles, California. In an aerial view, container ships and shipping ...