A metal finishing plant in central Indiana was the scene of a catastrophic runway failure. When our emergency service technicians arrived, the bridge and spreader bar was hanging precariously over caustic dipping vats. One of the runways had broken loose and fallen. Caustic environments tend to increase the chances of equipment failure. A Runway survey, as part of a regular preventive inspection, could have possibly prevented this failure.

Attention to detail is a crucial component that enhances organizational skills, time management, analytical abilities, observational prowess, and active listening. These skills are the backbone of efficiency and excellence in any workplace, especially in the rugged, demanding world of overhead cranes and material handling.

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A galvanizer came to Electrolift because they had performance, safety, and downtime concerns with their existing hoists. Galvanizing applications are notorious for having issues with the mechanical load brake when there is a constant load on the hook and excessive heat is generated during long lifts causing premature failure. Constant inspections, downtime, contaminants in the oil, safety, and ongoing concerns of hoist failure proved to the galvanizer a new solution was required.

Job sites pose many dangers for the individuals who must walk through them. Trip hazards, dust, slick conditions, and dropped objects are just a few of the many possible hazards present for those individuals walking around a construction site. A major hazard that can result in serious injury or fatalities for workers on the ground is mobile equipment operations.

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, efficiency and safety are paramount. As production, safety, and maintenance managers, you understand the critical role that overhead crane operators play in ensuring smooth operations and maintaining workplace safety. That’s why investing in proper training for your employees is not just an option – it’s a strategic imperative.