Accident Prevention & Forensic Reconstruction with Crane Expert Jim Wiethorn

Join us for a riveting journey through the high-stakes world of crane safety with Jim Wiethorn, the seasoned founder of International Cranes and Construction and Safety Solutions. As we tackle the summer boom in crane operations, especially in the sweltering Texas heat, you'll get an insider's perspective on the industry's resilience even in fluctuating economies. Dive into Jim's extensive background, from his time at Haag Engineering to his crucial contributions to crane safety standards and his academic work that highlights pre-lift meetings as a game-changer in accident prevention.Connect with Jim:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-wiethorn-2ba5981b/Website: https://iccforensics.com/about/Book: Crane Accidents: A Study of Causes & Trends to Create a Safer Work EnvironmentAbout the ShowCrane talk is a podcast hosted by Ron Thompson and Gene Greiner, 2 highly successful insurance producers in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. About Ron:Ron has been specializing in the heavy iron insurance world as a broker since 1992. In the complex world of heavy iron risk exposure, Ron’s expertise is in contractual risk transfer, contract review, fleet safety management where “rubber meets the road” and keeping clients updated on legislative issues that effect the crane & rigging industry and maximizing profit for his clientele.Connect with Ron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-thompson-ba0a805a/About Gene:Gene Greiner is Vice President of commercial insurance for CoVerica with 15 years of focus on heavy construction risk. Based in Dallas, TX, he is deeply embedded in serving this industry’s risk transfer needs and, enjoys active advocacy though the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association and the Texas Crane Owners Association.  Connect with Gene: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gene-greiner-b08a0617/New episodes drop each month. Please drop us a line if you have a question or suggestion; you can reach us at [email protected]. Finally, if you like the podcast, we encourage you to subscribe and leave us a review.