Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWire) -- 08/27/2014 --Thackray Crane Rental, Inc. is pleased to announce the success of their seventh annual safety meeting that took place at the end of June. Over 85 employees of Thackray Crane Rental attended the event, which took place at the Ironworkers Hall in Northeast Philadelphia. As per tradition, the evening commenced with a catered dinner and social hour, followed by an engaging agenda with several guest speakers, notably including Sportsradio 94WIP's Big Daddy Graham.

Evening topics covered a range of safety initiatives. The introduction was provided by Operations Safety Director, Mark W. Thackray. Director of Safety Services at Diamond Tool, Dan Kane, elaborated on fall protection equipment, specifically safety harnesses; Founder of Safety at South Jersey, Deane Smith, discussed wind load evaluations; Risk Manager and Loss Control Manager at NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Joe Doerr and John Schoppert, summarized new mobile equipment training that will launch this fall.

As a renowned radio and television personality, comedian and writer, Big Daddy Graham delivered a number of inevitable jokes, but also offered motivating words of wisdom for attendees. Recalling his successful battle with throat cancer in 2010, he felt fortunate to have caught it early on and encouraged everyone in the audience to always trust one's instinct when it comes to personal health and well-being. Both his lighthearted humor and sage advice were very well received by the entire audience.

In appreciation of employee dedication to safety, the company awarded door prizes and recognized employees who go above and beyond expectations. Longtime crane operator, Anthony Capozzi, was complimented for his professionalism, impeccable paperwork and undisputed timeliness. Fellow crane operator, Rocco DiSalvo, was acknowledged for his proactive approach when alerting the safety team of potential hazards and job issues when applicable.

The Thackray family is grateful for the men and women of Thackray Crane Rental who demonstrate personal dedication to the company, commitment to safety, and consistent performance in the field. The Thackray family truly believes that these employee attributes have certainly contributed to the success of the company. With employee and customer safety being top priorities, Thackray Crane Rental proudly declares that safety concerns always override all other considerations.

To inquire about a crane rental, or to receive further information about the company, please visit their website today.

About Thackray Crane Rental, Inc.
As a family owned and operated company, Thackray Crane Rental, Inc. has been providing, operating, and maintaining an entire fleet of high-capacity cranes for over 60 years. Headquartered in Northeast Philadelphia, the company provides their valued customers with a multitude of services to complete a project safely and efficiently. Their fleet includes heavy haul tractors, cherry pickers, boom trucks, forklifts, lulls, and mobile hydraulic cranes. Customers can request transport, rigging, rent storage, equipment, and cranes for any project in a variety of industries including construction, heating and air conditioning, power generation, petrochemical, communications, and road construction.

For more information, please visit http://thackraycrane.com/.