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Been seeing a lot more chatter about knee health from guys who run cranes all day.
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hayes.parker7mo ago
Knee problems seem common for crane guys because of all the climbing and awkward positions. I saw a thing online saying that repetitive stress on joints from ladder work is a big deal. It makes sense to talk about it more since it's a real job hazard.
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sandra4867mo ago
The constant shaking from operating the crane might hurt knees as much as climbing does. That subtle jolting every day can grind down joint cartilage over time. It's a less obvious risk that should be part of the safety conversation too.
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roseblack7mo ago
Man, you're totally right about that vibration mess. I watched my buddy's knees go from fine to shot over two years running a tower crane. What helped him was getting one of those thick anti-fatigue mats for the cab floor, it cuts down on the direct jolt. Stretching before and after the shift became non-negotious too, just simple stuff to keep the joints loose. It's one of those things nobody tells you about until you're already feeling it.
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