Whether you’re renting one of our hydraulic cranes for your own crew or working with one of our professional operators, we want to make sure your project is handled with the highest level of care. Below are some important safety tips to keep in mind when working with rented cranes. Make Safety Planning a Priority… Read more »
Category: Crane Operators
How to Find a Reliable Mobile Crane and Hoisting Equipment Contractor
In order to have a successful construction project, it’s often vital to first find a mobile crane and hoisting contractor you can trust. For over 30 years, we’ve helped contractors, builders, and project managers across New England with our crane operating and hoisting services. Experience Matters Not all crane service providers are created equal. Experience… Read more »
The Different Roles on a Crane Jobsite
When you rent a crane from Astro Crane, there are several crane operation jobs involved at most construction sites. What are some of those jobs and/or roles? Crane Operator A crane operator drives and operates the crane. Before (and after) work, they will also inspect the crane to make sure everything looks good, and they… Read more »
Training for Crane Operators
Are you thinking about becoming a crane operator? Operating a crane is no small task. It requires skill, precision, and a strong understanding of safety protocols. Whether lifting steel beams on a construction site or moving heavy materials in an industrial setting, crane operators must be well-trained to ensure safe and efficient operations. Proper training… Read more »
Follow These Protocols to Prevent Crane Accidents
Cranes generally move heavy things, so one has to be careful not to hit people or things with one’s load, right? What are some ways to prevent crane accidents? Ideally, the appropriate crane should be used for the job. That means choosing between such options as a mobile or fixed crane, and further narrowing it… Read more »
Reducing Downtime: How Our Crane Rental Services Keep Your Project on Track
At Astro Crane, we know that time is money, and delays on a construction site can be costly in more ways than one. From pushing back critical project milestones to increasing labor costs, downtime can really cost contractors. That’s why we’ve spent over 30 years perfecting a crane rental service that prioritizes reliability and efficiency…. Read more »
What Are the Benefits of Hiring a Crane Service?
Sure, you could own your own crane. But then you have to spend money to maintain it yourself, and store it and a whole host of other responsibilities. What about hiring a crane service? When you have a construction project anywhere in New England, you could hire a crane service like Astro Crane– it’s advantageous… Read more »
A Guide to Becoming a Crane Operator
Have you been thinking about becoming a crane operator? Does the idea of picking up and transporting heavy objects from one location to another intrigue you? Crane operators do that in a safe way, often communicating with several other people for successful lifts. Becoming a Crane Operator So how does a person become a crane… Read more »
The Vital Role of Crane Operators
When you think of dangerous jobs, what comes to mind? Police officer, airplane pilot, deep sea fishing, miner and crane operator are just some dangerous jobs where there’s an inherent risk that someone could get injured or even killed on the job. Operating cranes, in particular, is a risky business. You want to make sure… Read more »
An Outline of How to Hire The Right Crane Operator For Your Next Big Job
Cranes should not be operated by amateurs. Otherwise, someone could get killed. What should you know about a crane operator before hiring one? Proper Certifications for Crane Operators First, are they certified? The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) administers Crane Operator Certification credentials for crane operators. An operator must hold the… Read more »