The latest spate of horrific industrial accidents can only be fought independently of politicians, corporations and trade union bureaucrats. The aim must be to reveal the causes of accidents in detail and take joint action to remedy abuses!
Are there typically secondary systems used in these scenarios? Was the company performing regular inspections and maintenance on the crane? The article doesn’t say.
I’m German and I worked in an office with managers and engineers who had a background in construction or related jobs. There is a very strong attitude of “We didn’t need that bullshit back when I was an apprentice.” There is a lot of scoffing at people who wear saftey gear and follow the rules. Corners are being cut and safety rules ignored because “we didn’t need all that bullshit back then and losing a finger or two is just part of the job”.
Some German news articles mention that the company in charge of the project had a bad track record when it comes to following safety regulations and the very same construction site had to be stopped before due to broken bolts in the bridge.
Are there typically secondary systems used in these scenarios? Was the company performing regular inspections and maintenance on the crane? The article doesn’t say.
At least in the US, secondary systems are mandatory, as are inspections. I would have to imagine those are required, but werent getting done.
I’m German and I worked in an office with managers and engineers who had a background in construction or related jobs. There is a very strong attitude of “We didn’t need that bullshit back when I was an apprentice.” There is a lot of scoffing at people who wear saftey gear and follow the rules. Corners are being cut and safety rules ignored because “we didn’t need all that bullshit back then and losing a finger or two is just part of the job”.
Some German news articles mention that the company in charge of the project had a bad track record when it comes to following safety regulations and the very same construction site had to be stopped before due to broken bolts in the bridge.