Crane and Rigging Committee
David Wolf, LyondellBasell
Chairperson
Douglas Wright, Barnhart Crane
Co-Vice Chairperson
Billy Everett, Fagioli
Co-Vice Chairperson
Objectives
- To provide a forum for the greater Houston area where safe and effective lifting activities can be discussed and promoted.
- To provide a forum to discuss and promote the applicable laws and regulations.
- To provide a forum for the introduction and discussion of new techniques and equipment in the lifting industry.
- To develop and communicate recommendations and guidelines, where appropriate, that improve overall safe lifting activities.
- To promote training, certification and qualification standards for the lifting industry.
- To provide lifting industry experts who can educate and share technical knowledge.
- To provide a discussion/learning forum to share incidents and best practices.
Mission Statement
To promote safe and effective crane and rigging industry related activities in the refining, petrochemical, oil & gas and construction industries in the greater Houston area.
Meetings
Crane and Rigging Committee Meeting occur:
- When: Second Tuesday of each month (except July and December)
- Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Where: IBR Office - 5213 Center Street, Pasadena, TX. 77505 (HASC Auditorium)
Best Practices
+ Lifting Equipment Operation in Adverse Weather
Mobile Crane Travel Guidance Document
Specific Lifting Instructions to Prevent Damage to Process Equipment
Meeting Recordings
October 13, 2023 The 295' Bronto Demo
September 10, 2024
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August 13, 2024
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May 14, 2024
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March 12, 2024
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January 9, 2024
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Presentations
Importance of Thorough Mobile Crane Inspections
Lifting Load Effects on Elevated Structures
Mobile & Overhead Crane Inspection & PM Requierements
Double Fatality Crane Collapse
Mammoet TA Safety Presentation
Crane Lessons Learned and Statistics
IBR Anti-trust Guidelines