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Operators also noted there was need to learn the specifics of each crane, especially with the industry shifting from friction cranes to hydraulics along with increased lifting capacity and lower overall crane weight. Many also mentioned that the addition of computers, electronics and operator aids could lead to complacency.
When asked what advice they would give to a crane operator just starting out, the most responses were “get all the training you can get”, “find an experienced mentor,” and “remember safety first.” New operators should know their limits and not be afraid to ask more experienced operators.
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