Did you know that there are approximately 35,000 serious injuries in the United States each year attributed to forklift operation? These accidents may be prevented by following safety guidelines and rules and paying close attention to details when operating, mounting, and dismounting these powered industrial trucks. As a certified forklift operator who is new on the job, you must remember to follow the rules established in your training each time you use the vehicle.
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When you rent a crane, it is very important that you understand the weight limits related to the crane you are renting. Failure to do so can cause damage to the crane, property or injure individuals who are in the vicinity of this piece of machinery. Here are three frequently asked questions related to crane rental limits and the information you should know about those questions.
How Much Weight Can a Crane Hold?
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While all cranes, like one from Wazee Crane, must have the ability to safety handle a load that is at least 125% of the crane's rated capacity, the overhead crane's capacity and ability is largely dependent on its entire structure, which includes the wiring used as well. Most overhead cranes use 6 x 19 class wire ropes that contain 6 strands of wiring with a nominal 19 main wires in each strand.
Generally speaking, small wires are recommended for situations where flexibility is crucial whereas large wires are recommended when the cable will likely be rubbed or dragged through abrasives.
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