Despite improvements in health and safety, construction sites are still risky places. Cranes pose a significant risk if proper precautions are not taken. The HSE reports that there have been 61 accidents involving tower cranes since 2001. In these, nine people died and 25 were seriously injured. This is not a situation any company wants, so here are some of the most common hazards. Image Credit Falling Loads The HSE says that falling loads present a significant potential for death and major injury. There are a number of possible reasons…
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