Copies of the presentations and audio recordings of each session are now available on the Downloads page under the Agenda tab. You will be required to enter the password provided in the conference program to access these files. If you require assistance, please contact: Franci Motz, fmotz@maxcapmedia.com
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7:30 a.m. – Welcome
8:00 a.m. – Managing a Crane Accident
Joe Collins, Collins Crane
This session will provide an overview of how to manage a crane accident. The discussion will include what to do on initial evaluation, how to rescue and care for the injured, safe steps for wreckage removal, and tips on rescuing a crane caught in a precarious position.
9:15 a.m – Limiting Your Exposure in an Accident
Brad Closson, CRAFT Forensic Services
Today’s crane operations documents can be tomorrow’s litigation nightmare. Through “real life” examples this session will present the impact of good and bad documentation practices; establish what the basics are for good crane operation documentation; and provide a list of “dumb questions” to ask about your current documentation practices.
10:30 a.m – Coffee Break
Presentation Sponsor
10:45 a.m. – Rating Charts and Overloading
Ron Kohner, Landmark Engineering Services
In spite of the historical progress from metal plates to paper charts to electronic displays, certain dangerous myths concerning rating charts for mobile cranes persist in the industry. This presentation gives users a look at what is involved in producing a rating chart. Understanding the interplay of stability and non-stability limiting factors on a chart can help dispel those myths and promote safer crane operation.
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
Presentation Sponsor
1:00 p.m. – Rigging for Success
Mike Gelskey, Lift It Manufacturing
This session is for both users and inspectors. Topics include sling materials and designs; sling angles and tension; understanding CG, load factors, and wear protection. Environmental considerations such as water, temperature, chemical exposure, and ultraviolet light will also be discussed.
2:00 p.m. – The Perfect Pick: How to Navigate OSHA’s New Crane Rules
Panel Discussion
Moderated by: Tudor Van Hampton, Midwest Bureau Chief, Equipment & Materials Editor for Engineering News-Record also ENR Insider Editor
Bill Davis, Senior Risk Engineering Consultant, Zurich Services Corp.
Larry DeMark Sr., President, Equipment Training Solutions LLC
Steve Greene, Vice President, National Center for Construction Education and Research
Cory Hall, Safety Manager, JE Dunn Construction
Mike Parnell, President and CEO, Industrial Training International
To submit presentation suggestions or to learn more about speaker opportunities, please contact:
Tracy Bennett – Editorial Director
Phone: (816) 536-7903
tbennett@maxcapmedia.com
