A glass panel can look safe to lift, but rotation changes everything. Learn how centre of gravity affects capacity and control.

How AI and MCP can strengthen the HSE waterfall while keeping human review at the centre of risk register updates.

A blocked footpath during a Hiab lift can push kids onto the road. See the risk, the shortcut, and the controls that should be in place.

A major weather event does not create risk from nothing. It exposes what was already unsecured, temporary, incomplete, or poorly planned. This Magic Glasses post looks at how to prepare a construction site for severe wind and rain by thinking ahead, securing hazards, checking temporary works, and leaving the site safe before the storm arrives.

Safe reversing starts with focus. Learn how radios and correct spotter positioning reduce crush and collision risk on site.

Supporting local is not only good for regional business. It also reduces travel distance, lowers fuel use, improves response times, and helps control project costs. With branches across Tauranga, Hamilton, Taupo, Tokoroa, Kawerau, and Rotorua, McLeod is positioned close to the work.

McLeod may apply a Fuel Adjustment Factor to some mobile crane charges as diesel prices become more volatile. This approach keeps core crane rates more stable while separating fuel-related costs, giving customers clearer, fairer pricing.

McLeod Hiabs Ltd offers dependable Taupō hiab hire, crane truck hire, heavy lifting, and transport services for projects of all sizes. With a versatile fleet, regional reach, and a strong focus on safety, our team delivers practical lifting solutions across Taupō and the central North Island.

McLeod’s new hydraulic trailer supports safer, more controlled delivery of transportable buildings and specialised freight.

Spider cranes help reduce downtime during industrial shutdowns by improving access, cutting rigging time, and increasing safety in confined

Buying a tiny home? Check the delivery company as closely as the build. Poor delivery standards can signal wider problems.

A crane safety post for working near overhead power lines. Learn what experienced people notice on a Hiab job, why the 4 metre rule matters, what hidden hazards change the risk, and what to do if contact occurs.

A crane can be level on a slope and still be unsafe. Here is what trained eyes look for under outriggers on sloping ground.

Tandem Hiab lifts can look simple, but hidden load transfer between cranes can quickly overload one side of the lift.

A telehandler can look suitable for lifting when it is not approved, charted, or configured for that job. This Magic Glasses post explains why not all telehandlers are the same, what LLMI and LLMC really tell you, and what to check before treating a telehandler like a crane.

Project Managers play a critical role in ensuring crane lifts are carried out safely on construction sites. This practical guidance explains how to review lifting operations using a simple five-component approach: task, load, lifting method, crane, and site environment. It outlines key questions to ask, common lifting risks, and when a lift should be stopped. The guide helps Project Managers confidently assess crane lifts and ensure site conditions support safe lifting operat

Standing on concrete pipes during Hiab lifting places the operator inside the lifting system and removes separation.

Helicopter or crane for rooftop AC lifts? Compare real safety risks, load control, wind limits, and exclusion zones.

Soft slings often fail when they slip over sharp edges during lift-off. Capacity and angles are not the whole story.

Drop zones under suspended loads. Clear the space beneath the hook and meet legal requirements on site.