hoist inspection

Columbus McKinnon Opens New Training Center

by Joshua Karczewski on January 9, 2012

Columbus McKinnon has opened its newest state-of-the-art training facility in Tonawanda, NY. Over the past few months, our training team has been renovating Columbus McKinnon’s previous headquarters(most recently the LodeRail production plant) in Tonawanda, NY into a new training center. This facility now holds certification classes and training courses featuring a combination of classroom and [...]

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Joshua Karczewski is the Distributor Marketing & Product Launch Manager for Columbus McKinnon.
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The Answer to this Week’s Maintenance Challenge: How many things can you find wrong with this picture?

by Dave Carmack on December 16, 2011

Thanks to everyone who submitted comments! We added them under the original post. If you have any questions about any of the above notations, please send an e-mail to cmcolive@cmworks.com and we will address them for you.  We are very sorry that our “comment” field wasn’t functioning this week. We are working to resolve the issue. [...]

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Dave is a Product Trainer for our CM Entertainment Division.
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Maintenance Challenge: How many things can you find wrong with this picture?

by Dave Carmack on December 12, 2011

Since our comment box isn’t working (thanks for your patience!),  please send your ideas to cmcolive@cmworks.com and we will post them below as they come in. Otherwise check in on Friday for the answer! Response #1:  The most noticeable defect is that the chain guide is worn considerably on one side which suggests side loading and it [...]

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Dave is a Product Trainer for our CM Entertainment Division.
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OSHA’s Hot List For Inspections Released

by Peg Simons on April 20, 2010

About this time each year, OSHA releases a list of those facilities subject to an OSHA “head to toe” inspection because of their rate for severe injuries.  This year’s list of 15,000 facilities looking forward to an OSHA inspection is out with a new concern:  the costs of violations could skyrocket with some of the [...]

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Peg Simons is the Corporate Health and Safety Manager for Columbus McKinnon Corporation. Peg is responsible for the health and safety of CMCO Associates at global manufacturing facilities. She is a Certified Safety Professional with degrees in Chemical and Environmental Engineering and has over 25 years experience managing safety.
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Rigging Safety 101

by Peter Cooke on March 30, 2010

Preplanning your lift with everyone involved will ensure proper equipment and personnel are in place to make a safe lift.  Always use proper rigging techniques when lifting loads.  Rigging training for your operators is important.  Rigging handbooks and proper equipment should be readily available.  If there is any doubt about the safety of your equipment [...]

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Peter Cooke is a Training Manager specializing in Rigging & Load Securement for Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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How to avoid the two main causes of hoist accidents

by Peter Cooke on March 11, 2010

Two prime causes of accidents are overloading and poor rigging.  To prevent accidents, we suggest these guidelines: Know the hoist lifting capacity Always know the weight of the object you are lifting Never exceed the working load limit Train operators on proper rigging techniques as well as hoist operation Have rigging handbooks and proper equipment [...]

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Peter Cooke is a Training Manager specializing in Rigging & Load Securement for Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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Paying Attention to Detail when Operating a Hoist

by Peter Cooke on February 12, 2010

Most hoist-related accidents that occurred in North America could have easily been prevented by simply ensuring that users were properly trained on the operation, safe rigging, inspection and maintenance procedures of the hoist.  Training of operators isn’t just the smart thing to do, it’s also necessary.  OSHA requires that only qualified persons operate hoist systems [...]

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Peter Cooke is a Training Manager specializing in Rigging & Load Securement for Columbus McKinnon Corporation.
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