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Bristow stressed the importance of reporting the claim as soon as possible.


“Crane accidents continue to occur even with the addition of electronics, primarily because there are still plenty of unknowns that computers cannot take into account— such as ground stability, placements of matting, improper set up, incorrect information input (both by mistake and intentional), lack of proper counterweights, or in some cases, no counterweights, blind picks, computer override, weather conditions, poor maintenance, and rigging issues—just to name a few,” Bristow emphasized. “And unfortunately, things fail. Sometimes it’s a boom component. Other times, it’s a hydraulic cylinder. Or maybe it’s a mechanical or product defect. Or an issue related to good-old-fashioned wear and tear. “We systematically walk through an incident to develop


a comprehensive explanation for why something failed. If needed, we can even work with a forensic investigator or engineer to take the investigation beyond the scope of the initial inquiry.” All the more reason to practice consistent accident-


prevention, Bristow maintained. “Tere are definitely less accidents today versus ten or twenty years ago—due to electronics, that in most cases work well when used properly. Also, it is noted that the more organized and well-educated crane and rigging companies spend (in some cases) months or years designing a pick, and require daily pre-pick meetings to ensure that all participants know exactly what their respective duties are.” At the end of the day, the majority of companies that


Bristow works with tout safety as a key priority both on the jobsite and in the board room. But that doesn’t mean he hasn’t seen his fair share of accidents as a result of bad habits. “Safety can only be accomplished by education and


repetitive safety meetings,” he said. “In a majority of the accidents I investigate, one of the most common reasons


for an accident is complacency. You will simply ask the participants what they were thinking and the standard answer is always—we did it that way before and had no issues—even though they will concede to the fact that they were not following standard operating procedures. Tey need to hear the same thing over and over in order to stay safe.” Working on the front lines throughout the country also keeps Bristow and T&ES keenly aware of any trends, patterns, or commonalities happening within the industry in regards to jobsites, equipment, materials, and more. “Te newest trend or pattern of accidents is with motor


vehicles,” he explained. “As there is a growing number of all-terrains on the road that, in some cases, are replacing conventionals, the exposure has increased and there are a significant amount of rollovers on the road due to poor road conditions as well as poor judgment. In a recent case, an operator was transporting a new all-terrain on a two- lane road and noted a line of traffic in his rearview mirror. Being the courteous person that he was, he pulled over to the shoulder to allow the traffic to pass, and rolled the unit over the embankment.” With nearly four decades traveling the U.S., Canada, and back again (too many times to remember), Bristow and his Truck & Equipment Specialists knew what to do when they got the call. And though he can’t admit to having “seen it all,” he will say that whatever he hasn’t seen, he’s confident it’s just a matter of time. “If we haven’t been in your area yet, chances are we will


be soon.” y


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