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.

Hiab transport configuration affects crane fatigue, travel height and operator safety habits.

How multiple construction compliance portals are increasing admin burden and reducing real health and safety capacity on NZ projects.

A stowed fly jib still reduces lifting capacity and stability. Removing it improves Hiab safety and ground pressure control.

Clearance around suspended loads is a critical safety control. Learn how space, distance, and tag lines reduce risk during crane lifts.

Freedom Paths explain why people take shortcuts. Magic Glasses reveal drift and show the risk.

Learn how cones and exclusion zones improve Hiab safety by protecting stabilisers, guiding site behaviour, and signalling a professional lif

Using slings or chains for towing creates hidden damage and future lift failure risk. Tow ropes are for towing. Lifting gear is for lifting.

Pipes can carry hidden energy. Learn how crane crews assess exposed services and set safe clearances before lifting nearby.

Magic Glasses is McLeod’s approach to recognising risk before it becomes normal. A practical story about lifting safety, missing controls, and raising industry standards.

Soft slings left on headboards suffer UV damage, weather exposure, and create unnecessary work at height. Learn what trained eyes notice.

Non-returnable lifts from height carry risk not because of weight, but because there is no way back once the load is released. This post explains why these lifts are critical by nature, why the release is the highest-risk moment, and how competent engineering, verified weight and centre of gravity, conservative margins, and clear authority reduce risk when recovery is not possible. Non-returnable lifts from height carry risk not because of weight, but because there is no way

Three points of contact reduces fall risk when accessing Hiab and truck decks. Learn how equipment design decisions affect operator safety over time.

Why pinning outriggers on mobile cranes matters. Learn how outrigger pins protect against abnormal events and when pins should be used.

Why working from the Hiab deck increases fall and stability risk. Learn how experienced operators use better positioning to manage the lift.

A crane can look ready to work, with an experienced operator and a clean setup. But when you check the crane certificate and find it expired or missing, the risk changes instantly. This Magic Glasses post explains why current crane certification matters, what an out-of-date certificate really signals, and how a simple check can reveal deeper safety gaps before a lift begins.

When lifting containers with a Hiab, the risks often appear later than people expect. Why climbing onto a container to rig needs a rethink.