Investigation of crane operation safety by analysing main accident causes

Abstract

associated with crane- related operations in different industrial fields. We used survey methods to analyse hundreds of worldwide data records over five years. A database has been made with the aim to focus on the main causes of accidents in various industrial contexts and in different countries. The outcomes actually indicated that most of the events arise due to wrong load handlings and placement, poor visibility while moving loads, etc. Cranes' dangerousness has significant relevance in chemical process industry and the intermodal transport, where accidental events could generate domino effects plus undesired release of hazardous substances. This complex analysis presented will allow commenting about future research trends and safety aspects in this area. We also expect that the outcomes can help in the area of risk prediction and of risk characteristics estimation.