David Wessin is a 45- year construction veteran and has been in the field of safety and risk for over 35 years and has worked for a large crane company in Florida. Michael Walsh is the President of Dearborn Engineers & Constructors. Mike also is a 45-year construction industry veteran with extensive experience across a wide variety of complex projects in demanding environments.
Defining permissible ground-bearing pressure
How properly preparing for ground conditions is foundational for a successful crane operation
Discuss best practices to determine ground bearing capacity
Understanding the ground conditions of the supporting surface before setting up a crane or other equipment with outriggers is essential for crane operators. This includes a combination of ground bearing capacity and an understanding of suitable set-up areas, limitations, and hazards that would affect the support of the equipment into the job site, during operations, and out of the job site.
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