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Here are some pictures of new equipment that were taken at the crane CONEXPO-CON/AGG for 2017.

When working around cranes operators must have special training to operate heavy equipment in order to remain safe. The crane operator may not see workers.

Aerial work platforms provide quick and safe access to elevated construction work areas without the use of scaffolding or crane man baskets. They are usually capable of being set up and operated by a single person.

A truck mounted lattice boom crane is a mobile cable-controlled crane mounted on crawlers or rubber-tired carriers or a hydraulic-powered crane with a telescoping boom mounted on truck-type carriers or as self-propelled models.

If you work near cranes, keep an eye out for the eight crane danger signs of improper operation. If you detect any of these on a job site, inform a supervisor immediately to avoid a disaster. Cranes play a crucial role in the fast-paced world of construction and heavy machinery.

A telescopic crawler crane is a mobile crane equipped with a telescopic boom. Being able to move around crawler tracks allowing to perform jobs without much set-up for being a self-propelled crane.

This fact sheet explains the operator qualification and certification requirements of subpart CC - Cranes and Derricks in Construction, as specified in 29 CFR 1926.1427.

A rough terrain crane is a subclass of a hydraulic crane. As a self-propelled crane mounted on an undercarriage with four rubber tires, rough terrain cranes are specifically designed to operate on off-road and rough applications and surfaces.

Knuckle Boom Cranes are referred to as Articulating Boom Cranes or Articulated Cranes. The boom on the crane articulates in the center, allowing swift back and forth movement of a load. Knuckle Boom Cranes utilize hydraulic cylinders as the source of their lifting power.

The overhead crane is also known as a bridge crane, it is a type of crane found in industrial environments. An overhead crane consists of parallel runways with a traveling bridge passing over the gap.