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Passenger and Material Hoist Safety Standards and Key Applications

When observing any construction site with high-rise buliding, you would often notice certain types of vertical transportation elevators attached to the outer walls of the buildings. These machines, known as passenger and material hoists, are ...
Two construction workers in helmets discuss lifting equipment on a building site with cranes and steel rods in the background.

Winch vs Hoist: The Key Differences

Knowing when to use a winch or a hoist helps you keep things safe on the job. A winch provides horizontal traction for load positioning, while hoists are designed for vertical lifting and lowering of loads. Choosing the ...
A construction hoist labeled "HURMO" stands by a concrete building with netting and scaffolding—unlike standard winch systems.

Crane Wind Speed Limit: What Need to Know for Safe Lifting

Wind ranks as the second leading cause of crane-related accidents globally. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) documented 1,125 tower crane accidents worldwide between 2000 and 2010, resulting in over 780 fatalities, 23% of these incidents ...
A yellow crane lifts a red container beneath a blue sky with wispy clouds.

Crane Rigging: Hardware Solutions in Tower Crane

What is Crane Rigging? Crane rigging refers to the process of preparing and securing loads before lifting them with a crane. This includes selecting the right equipment, attaching it to the load correctly, and ensuring ...
Cranes expertly hoist concrete at the site against a cloudy sky, marking the ideal spot for the tower crane.

Top 10 Construction Equipment Manufacturers – IHURMO

The global construction equipment market relies on innovation, durability, and performance. The leading construction equipment manufacturers drive progress by delivering heavy equipment, earthmoving solutions, and specialized machinery for mining, forestry, and infrastructure projects. This article highlights 10 leading industrial manufacturers to help ...
The logo shows a blue geometric shape next to bold "IHURMO" letters, suggesting stability and innovation like top crane makers.

Mast Climber Installation: How to Set Up Your Work Platform

Mast climbers are specialized work platforms that move vertically along one or more masts to provide access to building facades. These systems combine safety, efficiency, and versatility for various construction and maintenance projects. Types of ...
A high-rise with a construction platform hangs on its facade, featuring glass windows and balconies. Another building is partly visible nearby.

Mast Climbers vs Scaffolding: How to Choose?

In the evolving construction industry, the debate between traditional scaffolding and innovative mast climbers hinges on efficiency, cost, and adaptability. While scaffold systems have long dominated construction sites, mast climber offers cost savings, safety and ...
The industrial building under construction features scaffolding and mast climbers set against steel beams and metal platforms.

What is the 3 to 1 Rule for Scaffolding?

Definitions and Implement The 3 to 1 rule is an important safety guideline for scaffolding which helps keep workers safe when they’re working at heights. The 3 to 1 rule states that for every three ...
Close-up of metal scaffolding with interconnected pipes and clamps, following the 3 to 1 Rule. Blurred background highlights safety.

Detail Guide to the Components of a Crane: Explain the Basic Part

Cranes are indispensable machines in various industries, from construction to manufacturing. These powerful devices are designed to lift, lower, and move heavy loads with precision and efficiency, making them essential for tasks that require strength ...
Diagram of a tower crane showing labeled parts: tower peak, jib, counter-jib, mast, turntable, counterweight, trolley, cab, hoist, hook block, main winch.

Complete Guide to Crane Hand Signals

Crane hand signals stand as the universal language that bridges the gap between crane operators and the ground crew, enabling safe and efficient operations in environments where verbal communication may be impossible due to distance, ...
Chart of hand signals for crane operations: stop, emergency stop, raise/lower boom, swing boom, and hoist/lower load.
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