Jun 06 - Terry Ross and Erik Soderberg (Liftech Consultants) deliver Fatigue Management Address

Terrence Ross and Erik Soderberg presented a Fatigue Management operating program to over 220 AIST members at the 2008 Crane Symposium. The presentation detailed management of the "end of life" expectations for older equipment as well as the challenges of cranes designed as damage tolerant.  The address also outlined an engineered based inspection rooted in NDT, with a  detailed review of the original crane design, the duty cycles seen and the relationship to expected fatigue wear. Both the mechanical and structural elements of the crane were discussed concerning fracture critical components. A supporting technical paper will be submitted to the crane committee for submission to the AIST.

Jun 06 - David Cunningham to speak at the IADC Conference July 15-16 2008

David Cunningham will give a presentation at the IADC Conference July 15-16 2008.The topic he will speak on is entitled "Other Lifting Devices." This presentation will explore the governing safety rules of " Other Lifting Devices " overhead cranes and hoist, monorails, bridge cranes, leverhoist, and chainfalls. Details memorandum fo Understanding between the Coast Guard and OSHA and other regulatory Bodies concerning hoist and cranes.

Jun 06 - IADC MEMBER

In a continuation of our growth in the offshore industry HCSG has joined the International Association of Drlling Contractors ( IADC) 

Apr 07 - HCSG 2008 Corporate Manager's Meeting

2008 HCSG Branch Management and Sales Team



HCSG hosted its annual managers' meeting at the Sheraton Conference Center in Metairie, LA on April 2-4, 2008. The company had an incredible year in 2007 as we grew in size and continued our unparalleled dedication to our team members and customers. The topic this year focused around improving procedures and implementation as our corporation continues national and international growth. Management and sales personnel from Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Ohio were all present. Our corporate vision has a solid foundation of dedicated individuals and we all look forward to another exceptional year in 2008. 

     

Mar 13 - Heavy Crane Fatigue Assessment and Management System

They "don't build them like they use to" is the reality of today's overhead lifting equipment. HCSG, through its Corporate Projects Division, has partnered with LifTech International to introduce the Heavy Crane Fatigue Assessment and Management System. This revolutionary program is designed to quantitatively determine the remainder of the operational life, both structurally and mechanically, of overhead lifting equipment. This system is coupled with an assessment of the corrections necessary to prolong equipment life and allows for the development of an upgrade vs. replacement matrix. This unique solution will offer heavy duty crane operators an independent assessment to maximize the life of their current fleet. Look for a presentation of the system at the 2008 AIST Crane Symposium on June 1-3 in Pittsburgh, PA.  

Feb 11 - API Member

Hoist and Crane Service Group is a member of API ( American Petroleum Institute ). HCSG will participate in policy issues, safety, industry statistics, certification programs, and standards through our committee assignments for the offshore, inland oil, and natural gas industries.

Nov 08 - Monitech Systems Division

Oct 31 - New "We Own It" Safety Program

In an on-going effort to stay ahead of the curve and keep HCSG as a safety pacesetter in our industry we have introduced our “We Own It” Safety Program.  This initiative infers ownership of the safety environment on every employee from Hoist and Crane Service Group.  At all positions, by being involved in the working conditions for ourselves, fellow employees, customers and their support staffs, all our personnel take ownership in the effort to provide the safest sites possible.  Customers who utilize HCSG can expect the following:
 

EMPLOYEES

P.T.A. System (Pre Task Analysis) – Daily hazard recognition and control S.W.A. System (Stop Work Authority) – Employee’s ability to prevent near misses and accidents when real or perceived hazards are present or job conditions change.

MANAGEMENT

S.W.A. Initiative (Stop Work Authority) – Empowering, recognizing and rewarding employees for active participation.  E.A.R. Initiative (Employee at Risk) – Protecting new employee’s through mentoring and hard hat identification. Safety Incentives – Individual, Branch and Companywide rewards and recognition for adherence to company and customer policies and procedures in addition to accident / injury free work completion.

These programs are in addition to our ongoing safety training, as well as our standard in-house OSHA 10 hour and 30 hour safety training, safe equipment operation training and safe work procedures that are part of our technician training programs.  HCSG has also upgraded its substance abuse policy to the lowest detection levels in the industry.