11 Ways to Avoid Heat Stress on the Jobsite
Top Takeaway: High temperatures are the greatest challenge for jobsites in the summer. Make sure everyone on site is hydrated, eating well, and taking time to cool down to prevent heat stress. Summer is here, and with it comes long days and hot weather. Warmer temperatures can be exciting but are also hazardous for […]
Tower Crane Hand Signals
If you’re going to work with tower cranes, you better know your hand signals. Clear communication is essential for staying safe on the job site. A crane operator should always use a signaler, and they should communicate according to the established code of signals. Hand signals are preferred and commonly used. In certain cases, a […]
The Top Ten List for Wind Safety at Height
Wind is a major hazard when working at height, even on days that seem calm. Windy days can make working at height dangerous for everyone on the job-site. Follow these best practices to ensure a safe job-site, no matter the weather. #1: Keep Objects and Tools Secure Be prepared by keeping objects and tools that […]
Are Your Safety Practices Ready For Spring?
Working at Height in the Spring: 10 Ways to Stay Safe Written by: Jen Adams Key Takeaway: Be prepared for unpredictable spring weather by keeping the job-site clean, planning for the forecasted weather, using the right PPE, and taking thorough safety precautions. Temperatures may be rising, but spring brings its own set of risks (and borrows […]
Women In Industry: Part 1, Sandra Allard, Crane Technician
Women in Industry: Part 1, Sandra Allard, Crane Technician Interview & Writing by Jen Adams We celebrate the women who have worked with Bigfoot and who have demonstrated a strong work ethic, great skills, and grit. On the left in the photo above is Crane Technician, Sandra Allard (In Part 2, we will interview the […]
Bigfoot Crane Company Inc. Now Approved for On & Off-Site Construction Hoist Operator Training
RELEASE DATE: March 7, 2019 On & Off-Site Construction Hoist Operator Training by Bigfoot Crane Academy is now Approved Dateline: Abbotsford, BC, Canada, March 7, 2019: Effective today’s date, Bigfoot Crane Academy is pleased to announce that its on and offsite Construction Hoist Operator Training Course has been formally approved by Technical Safety BC. Bigfoot Crane Academy’s […]
Transit Village: Four Tower Cranes on One Difficult Site
Transit Village was a huge 500-unit residential project in B.C.’s Lower Mainland being built by Jetline Contracting for Weststone Properties. When they first approached Bigfoot to supply rental cranes for the project, we visited the site and saw firsthand the challenges. We immediately realized that the project would require multiple cranes to be mobilized, including […]
A Cut Above: Bigfoot Supplies Unique Man Basket to Diamond Mine
When the Dominion Diamond Corporation needed a newer, safer, and more efficient solution for an ongoing challenge in their mining operations, they called Bigfoot Crane Company. Dominion Diamond Corporation is a Canadian mining company that has become a major supplier of rough diamonds to the world market. Their operation at the Ekati Diamond Mine near […]
Towering Above the Competition
Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors needed to cut a 100-foot water tank, add a 40-foot extension, then put the suspended piece back on. For a company with more than 30 years of experience in constructing, installing, renovating and rebuilding large above-ground water tanks across the US, the project should have been routine. It was anything but. […]
Lights, Camera, NAVIS!
Safety is paramount on any production set and in an industry where getting just the right shot can make all the difference, that safety is even more critical when people and equipment are being lifted high in the air. To read the full case study, click here. For more information about the NAVIS Anemometer systems, click here.
