An investigation into crane accidents, their causes and repair costs

Publisher

BRE Archive

Author

Butler A J

Format

17 pages

Subject / Keyword

BRE Current Paper CP75/78

Published Date

01-Jan-1978

ISBN

BRE Current Paper CP75/78

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This paper reviews a study of 472 accidents to tower and mobile cranes undertaken by the Building Research Establishment in co-operation with major engineering insurance companies. Repair costs to the machines amount to approximately £1 million. There were 35 cases of injury - including 4 fatalities. It was found that human error continues to be a predominant source of accidents, accounting for more than half the total number and over 80% of the costs. The accidents causing injury and those associated with the erection/dismantling of tower cranes, backwards jib collapses, wind action and overturning are examined in detail. Preventative measure are discussed. The paper ends with a brief review of current and proposed crane safety research at BRE.

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