Calculating Actual Sling Load Something we often overlook is the actual load on the rigging you’re using. Below is a easy formula to better help you use the correct size rigging. Try this out on your next rigging job. If you need additional information, just call. Bob Haskins (480) 651-3977 View All Posts
Congratulations Smiley Lifting NCCER Graduates We are so proud of the employees that have been working hard to enhance their skill sets and get their NCCER Certifications! These employees have made the commitment to complete the Smiley Self Study NCCER program and have passed the required testing. We know that carving the time out to study isn't always the easiest task, but your motivation and dedication is an inspiration. Congratulations! Basic Rigger Patrick Burk Brandon Dorman Jennifer Denman Tyler Carroll David Wilson Fixed Cab Cliff Navarro Jennifer Denman Gary Sponsler Swing Cab Hector Falcon Cliff Navarro Crane Operator Certifications for SLS Employees We have gotten some questions from employees that would like to [...]
Meet the Team: Kimberly Runyon - Accounts Receivable Manager Kimberly Runyon AR Manager Born in Phoenix, Kim grew up not far from Smiley's main Phoenix office. Now living in Buckeye, she is engaged to another Smiley employee, Jason Meade. Jason and Kim originally met in elementary school but reconnected later in life. Kim and Jason have four children between them and are keeping busy chasing their five adorable grandchildren. Kim came to Smiley after working in the contractor/construction industry since 1997. She started as a receptionist for Suntec Concrete and worked her way into the Account Payable and Payroll departments. She enjoys construction accounting and found a productive way to utilize her self-proclaimed OCD-perfectionist traits. Kim's favorite part of working at Smiley is its family atmosphere. [...]
Arizona Solar Farms- Moss Construction & Smiley Crane Service We have all heard about the push for Solar Energy, and many of us have seen firsthand the massive solar farms outside of the Phoenix Valley. Recently, a few of our operators have been up close and personal onsite of one of the largest solar farms in the state of Arizona. Moss Construction, one of the top three solar companies in the world, has hired Smiley Crane to lift 24,000lbs inverters and 76,000lbs batteries into place at a solar farm west of Buckeye. While this project is almost completed, we will be working with Moss again over the next two years when they double the size of two solar farms outside of Coolidge and Tucson. Using [...]
Meet the Team: Chris Trejo - Training Department Chris Trejo Smiley Lifting Solutions Training Department Chris, his wife, Loretta, and sixteen year old daughter, Corvette, live in the west Phoenix Valley. While Chris named his daughter "Corvette," he claims that she drives slow (when he's looking at least), is a great kid, and has a huge heart. His wife Loretta grew up in Maine and is the daughter of a lobster fisherman. Having a huge heart is a trend in the Trejo family, as Loretta is the Junior and High School Principal of a local Autism Academy. Family time is very important to the Trejo family and they enjoy long weekend adventures and trips as much as possible. In the spirit of adventure, every year [...]
Tips to Implement Safe Temporary Traffic Control Zones This applies to all crane when you have to setup on a public road. With more than 600 fatal work zone incidents occurring every year, designing and implementing safe and effective temporary traffic control (TTC) for work zones does save lives. A temporary traffic control zone, also known as a TTC zone, is an area of a roadway where the usual driving conditions are changed because of a work zone in the area. Approach all activities in work zones involving TTC by focusing on these seven fundamental principles: Develop a plan to make sure that motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians and workers are safe while the work zone is in place. As much as possible, avoid interrupting the normal flow of traffic [...]
When to Remove and Replace Web Slings and Round Slings It's not as fun as talking about the famous web slinger, Spider-man, but knowing when your rigging gear needs to be replaced is vitally important to our crane operators. Please familiarize yourself with the checklist below. If you are unsure about the safety of your web slings or round slings, please reach out to Bob Haskins in the Smiley Safety Department at 480-651-3977. Specific Removal Criteria for Flat Web Slings & Round Slings The web sling shall be removed from service if any of the following are visible: • Missing or illegible identification • Acid or caustic burns • Melting or charring of any part of the sling • Holes, tears, cuts, snags or embedded [...]
AZ Humane Society Gets New AC units The Arizona Humane Society’s pets received a cool gift just in time for summer! Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing, a local company who is passionate about giving back to the community, generously donated two air conditioning units and a maintenance package to the Arizona Humane Society. Smiley Crane Service donated the lift for the install. The new units were installed in AHS’ Marge Wright Veterinary Clinic at its Sunnyslope Campus, which has been in operation since 1957. This generous donation comes just one year after Day & Night donated Air Scrubbers by Aerus to the shelter in an effort to improve air quality for AHS’ staff and pets. Last year, AHS provided veterinary services to more [...]
Meet the Team: Pete Montiel - Heavy Crane Division Pete Montiel Phoenix Heavy Crane Sales Pete moved with his family from Los Angeles to Phoenix when he was 8 years old and has lived in Phoenix ever since. He has worked in the crane industry for over 13 years in multiple roles, including as a NCCCO trainer, Sales Manager/Project Manager, Safety Manager, Rigging Fabricator, and in Risk Management. He came to Smiley from Southwest Industrial Rigging a little over a year ago and enjoys the Smiley team and culture. When Pete is not at work, he and his wife Adriana enjoy working on cars and going to car shows. He met Adriana at a car show eight years ago and got married last January. They [...]
Work Place Injury Reporting As many of you may be aware, we have had a couple of incidents lately involving vehicles. These incidents are preventable by simply not being in a rush. It is appreciated that we all want to save time and get the current task completed. But as we have all witnessed, when an incident takes place, the time we tried to save was lost by the amount of time involved in reporting and correcting an incident. We should also keep in mind that an incident is the closest thing that can happen prior to an accident/injury happening to yourself, a coworker, or an innocent bystander. Take your time while being efficient. Follow procedures, driving rules, and laws. It will pay off at the end of [...]
