What contractors need to know about ground conditions for safe crane set-up
Understanding the ground conditions of the supporting surface before setting up a crane or other equipment with outriggers is essential. This includes a combination of ground bearing capacity and an understanding of suitable set-up areas, limitations, and hazards that would affect the support of the equipment into the job site, during operations, and out of the job site.
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Understanding the ground conditions of the supporting surface before setting up a crane or other equipment with outriggers is essential. This includes a combination of ground bearing capacity and an understanding of suitable set-up areas, limitations, and hazards that would affect the support of the equipment into the job site, during operations, and out of the job site.
