Traffic hold-up turned my crane op into a patience test

Last month, I was on a bridge job over the highway, set to lift a big concrete section. Everything was lined up, but traffic control had issues and made us wait for hours before we could start. I mean, idk, maybe it's just me, but sitting in the cab that long gets you thinking about every little detail. I went over my rigging plans again and checked all the crane's settings to kill time. It actually helped because I noticed a potential swing problem with the load path. When we finally got the go-ahead, the lift went off without a hitch because of that extra look. Has anyone else had a delay that ended up saving your skin? Or do these waits just make the day drag on?

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3 Comments

victor_jones991mo ago

Those traffic delays suck, but your extra check saved the day.

the_stella1mo ago

My buddy's traffic jam was saved by his secret stash.

eva4681mo ago

Always feels better having a backup plan.