Tower crane scheme given green light
Commercial insurance
23rd February 2010
A new statutory registration scheme for tower cranes has been given the green light, in a move aimed at benefiting health and safety as well as related areas such as liability insurance and risk management.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) developed the regulations, which will come into effect from April 6th as part of a package of measures.
According to the body, it is working closely with the construction industry to strengthen compliance in the field of tower crane safety and ensure the public has improved confidence in their use.
"HSE is developing specific competencies for crane erectors and dismantlers, conducting research into crane design standards, examining the effect of wind loading on cranes and looking to better understand the causes of crane failures internationally," explained minister Lord McKenzie.
The organisation's other announcements this week include a warning regarding the handling and storage of large stone sheet slabs.
It said this carries a very high risk of personal injury.
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