International Steel Mill

SES Safety and Health consultants were asked to provide professional expertise regarding rigging safety. A study was completed to determine each crane’s use, safe work practices, and an assessment of whether safety latches on hooks should be used.

On-site observation of work practices was completed, along with employee interviews, and research into OSHA compliance issues and other accepted work practices in steel mills. SES’s expert opinion was given in documented, written report form for each crane with supporting documentation and a consultation regarding the report with the company was done to go over any questions.

The assessment allowed the company to determine the safest crane work practices for their crane operations and for their employees. Employees felt due diligence was given to their safety needs, and because of the employee input, they were allowed to take responsibility for their own safety.