February 2018

Manufacturing environments that must be kept pollutant-free because of the product’s requirements are more commonly referred to as “clean rooms.”  Industries where you typically find these requirements include:   aerospace industries beverages electronics food pharmaceutical   Because the products produced by the beverage, food, and pharmaceutical industries are destined for human consumption, they must be […]

In order to ensure that individuals who inspect their cranes are fully qualified for the job, increasing numbers of crane owners are requesting to see their certification.  Many inspectors today are relying on what is known as “Specification 78.”  It is a Crane Manufacturers Association of America (CMAA) publication and has become the most widely

Safety experts always emphasize the need for precautions. Recognition of noteworthy precautionary measures does help to lower the chances for an overhead crane failure. For that reason, use of inspections reduces the level of risk that has been linked to a given crane’s poor-performing overhead equipment. How to maximize the value of an inspection Never

The Crane Manufacturing Association of America or CMAA is an independent trade organization and an affiliation within the materials handling industry.  They are an advocate for crane operating safety and are a major resource for different industry professionals.  Furthermore, they facilitate educational opportunities and events and have established engineering specifications which serve as the recognized