New report looks to help crane operators navigate heat stress
͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌      ͏ ‌     
About Us

View As Webpage  | View Archives | Email a Friend

 
 
 
@{mv_date_MMM d, yyyy}@
 
Editor's Note 
 
With summer continuing to turn up the heat, a new report has arrived just in time from the National Safety Council and the National Commission for he Certification of Crane Operators looking at the hazard that heat stress poses for crane operators.
- Jack Burton, Editor
 
NEWS 
 

Want to get on the cover of Crane & Hoist Canada? Our photo contest is back!

Entries for our annual photo contest, presented in collaboration with the Canadian Crane Rental Association, are now open until August 1. Standout submissions will be highlighted in our September/October 2025 issue, with the winning entry receiving a spot on the cover.


New report tackles heat stress for crane operators

A report published by the National Safety Council and the National Commission for he Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) looks at the impact of heat stress for crane operators, and some of the practices for navigating this hazard.


Construction Safety Nova Scotia releases report on mental health

Construction Safety Nova Scotia (CSNS), alongside research firm WorkInsights, has released the first-ever study focused on mental health in Nova Scotia’s construction industry, titled Creating Mentally Healthy Workplaces.


Ontario's WSIB reaches tentative deal after six week strike

The Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750), the representing union of Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), has voted to accept a tentative collective agreement negotiated by the bargaining committee after a six-week strike.


Nominate your rising stars for Crane & Hoist Canada's 2025 Top 10 Under 40!

Get your nominations in before Wednesday, September 17th to showcase the young superstars lifting your organization to the next level! The 10 winners will be profiled in our November/December 2025 issue.


 
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
#TITLE#

Committed to Lifting Evolution

COMANSA is a leading manufacturer of flat top and luffing jib tower cranes. All cranes are built with the latest technology that is grounded in safe, reliable operation. They also are some of the simplest cranes to erect and dismantle because there is no tower top or pendant lines to assemble, and all connections are pin connected. Comansa’s North American branches offers sales, engineering support, service and parts to the U.S. and Canada from its locations in Charlotte, Dallas and Seattle.
» Learn More
 
FEATURE 
 
#TITLE#

New heights: The latest in tower cranes for 2025

The latest tower crane models and upgrades that may be coming to a fleet or skyline near you. » Read More...
 
 
PODCAST 
 

Heavy Lifting Leadership with Sterling Crane's Sean Hutchinson

For the 2025 debut of Crane & Hoist Canada’s On the Hook podcast, proudly sponsored by the CCRA, we sat down with Sterling Crane’s Sean Hutchinson to talk about the lifting leadership lessons he learned and put into action during Sterling's Cenovus Turnaround project. » Read More...

 
PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT 
 

Pettibone expands X-series with Extendo 1536X telehandler

Pettibone has released the Extendo 1536X telehandler, the latest addition to its X-Series lineup of products. The 1536X features a 2-section boom comprised of formed boom plates that can lift up to 13,000 pounds when extended to its maximum lift height of 36 feet. » Read More...

Latest pad from DICA combines steel and composite materials

DICA has announced its new EcoMax crane pad, which features a combination of steel and composite materials, offering DICA’s standard level of performance and durability at a lower cost. » Read More...

Manitowoc reveals new GROVE GHC200 telecrawler

Manitowoc has revealed its new GROVE GHC200 telescopic crawler crane, featuring a maximum capacity of 160 tonnes and a six section, 56.4-metre pinned boom. Extensions of up to 21.6 metres can be added to the boom, increasing its maximum tip height to 81 metres. » Read More...