Mitigating Risks in Steel Mills with Multi-Elevation Crane Safety Technologies
Emerging technologies aim to address safety challenges posed by utilizing multiple cranes at varying elevations in steel mills.
As steel mills operate cranes on multiple levels, collision risks contribute to ongoing safety issues. Now new automation solutions seek to mitigate these concerns through technologies like “no-fly zones,” positioning systems, and traffic management.
In this episode of the Safety Factor podcast, we explore the current state and future potential of multi-elevation crane safety. Industry veterans detail technologies developed to prevent accidents, boost productivity, enhance training, and more in steel mill settings. Discover insights from decades of crane modernization experience.
Hear perspectives on balancing safety advancements with costs considerations. The guests offer predictions for smarter cranes and infrastructure changes on the horizon. From warnings when entering hazardous areas to controls preventing contact, innovations remove workers from harm’s way. Though equipment continues advancing rapidly, experienced oversight endures throughout steel’s automation evolution.
The steel industry has predominantly been a little bit behind the technology curve, and really, we should be leading the curve. Because this is one of the most expensive downtime-related industries.
Mark Shubel, Mazzella Director of Crane Service Technical Training & Applications
- Learn how multi-elevation cranes function in steel mills and heighten risks
- Discover technologies like “no-fly zones” to avoid collisions
- Hear how automation improves productivity and eliminates distractions
- Get perspectives on justifying costs with injury/downtime prevention
- Find out where industry experts see continued crane safety advances heading
If you want the inside look at the future of multi-elevation crane safety, don’t miss this Safety Factor episode!
Guests:
- Steven Lubeck, President of Laser-View Technologies
- Kenny Wright, Vice President of Process Cranes and Modernizations at Mazzella
- Mark Shubel, Director of Crane Service Technical Training & Applications at Mazzella
Background Reading:
- How Can Collision Avoidance Systems Improve Jobsite Safety? How Do Collision Avoidance Systems Make Overhead Lifts Safer?
- With modern technologies becoming more readily available and more affordable, the safety features available for overhead crane systems have never been better. Overhead Crane Safety Systems: Modern Features and Technologies
- Many employers don’t understand who is responsible for providing training for employees who operate overhead crane equipment. Crane Operator Training: Who’s Responsible for Training Your Employees?
- How Does the No Touch® Electrode Handling System Make Steel Mills Safer?
- Keep Workers Safe With Elebia Automatic Hooks for Steel Mill Rigging
- What Technological Advancements Have Made Lifting and Rigging Safer? How Is Technology Changing the Lifting and Rigging Industry?
FREE Downloads:
- Overhead Crane & Hoist Service E-Book: A Guide to Upgrades & Modernization
- Overhead Cranes E-Book: Overhead Cranes From Top To Bottom
- Lifting & Rigging Site Assessment Guide
- Lifting & Rigging Best Practices Infographic
- Overhead Crane / Hoist Operator Daily Inspection Checklist
Related Podcasts:
- Steel’s Sprint From the Safety Stone Age
- How To Make Your Overhead Crane Safer
- How To Make Your Overhead Crane More Efficient
- Overhead Cranes 2.0: How Automation is Revolutionizing Crane Safety
- How Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Are Revolutionizing Industrial Training
Contact Mazzella:
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Contact Mazzella’s Overhead Crane Division
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In This Podcast:
0:00 – Is the Steel Industry slower to adapt to technology?
2:28 – Intro
3:05 – Who are the crane experts?
4:24 – What are multi-elevation cranes?
4:57 – How are multi-level cranes used in the steel industry?
6:02 – What are the safety risks associated with multi-elevation cranes?
7:39 – What challenges are there when operating dual-elevation cranes?
8:53 – How can you mitigate the risks of collision?
9:42 – Mitigating risks for dual-elevation cranes using full runway span
11:18 – Mitigating risks for dual-elevation cranes with partial runway span
12:30 – What are no-fly zones for cranes?
14:10 – How sensors on lower and upper cranes force safe operations
15:21 – How training helps operators understand the technologies function
18:11 – How does the technology improve productivity alongside safety?
19:55 – What features can be added to help crane operators?
20:47 – How to understand what is best for your crane?
24:52 – How does this technology improve uptime?
27:04 – What does the future hold for cranes in steel mills?
28:51 – Advice for finding companies that can integrate tech on cranes
32:35 – How can you learn more about crane technologies?
Disclaimer:
Any advice, graphics, images, and/or information contained herein are presented for general educational and information purposes and to increase overall safety awareness. It is not intended to be legal, medical, or other expert advice or services, and should not be used in place of consultation with appropriate industry professionals. The information herein should not be considered exhaustive and the user should seek the advice of appropriate professionals.