Authored by Ed Davidson and originally posted on LinkedIn:
There ya have it folks...
Ummm...you're running the wrong way!
So much here rigged in favor of failure can be determined from such a short time frame.
In heavy lifting industries, the role of a crane operator is both challenging and critical.
One of the key responsibilities that often gets overlooked is the assessment of ground conditions for outrigger pads before setting up a crane.
Understanding and evaluating the ground conditions is paramount to ensuring the stability, safety, and efficiency of crane operations.
Cranes exert enormous pressure on the ground through their outriggers.
Knowing the ground conditions helps in determining the appropriate measures to distribute the load effectively.
This is particularly crucial when dealing with heavy lifts or operating on less-than-ideal terrain.
** SEE THE VIDEO IN THE EMBEDDED POST BELOW. **
