Project Number | 370 |
Date of Summary | October 27, 2000 |
Subject | Crane Workshop |
Performing Activity | Texas A&M University, Offshore Technology Research Center (OTRC) |
Principal Investigator | Phil Wilbourn |
Contracting Agency | Minerals Management Service |
Completion | July 2000 |
Description |
A number of recent accidents have involved cranes on offshore platforms. A workshop was held with a variety of experts to:
The principal focus of this workshop was on the operation of platform cranes. Crane design may be a factor that needs to be considered in improving operational safety, but structural and mechanical design issues are not a main focus. This workshop focused on platform cranes and on cranes used in- offshore construction or heavy lifts. |
Progress | Completed |
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Hauser, William S. and J. Phil Wilbourn, eds., Proceedings of a Workshop on Crane Safety, Lafayette, Louisiana, March 28, 2000. |
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