Top 15 Songs for Material Handling

At Crane Tech we like to keep things smart, with educational content as the main focus of our blogs, however we also like to have some good clean fun from time to time.  This is one of those times.

As our Christmas gift to our readers we have compiled our Billboard Top 15 for Material Handling Operations.  These oldies, but goodies from the 1950 – 1990’s have some important lessons to share as you work.

1. Smooth Operator by Sade – this 1985, #5 hit is perfect for the operator who strives to be careful and smooth with all their lifts.
2. Danger Zone by Kenny Loggins – when the operator doesn’t set the crane up properly or lifts more than allowed they are “ridin’ into the danger zone” like this #2 hit from 1986.
3. Stop! In The Name of Love by the Supremes – If you don’t “Stop!” when a flagger warns, as this #1 hit of 1965 states, more than just your heart may get broken in the process.
4. Hold the Line by Toto – Reaching #5 on the Billboard charts during the winter of 1978 – 79, the lyrics “hold the line” should be the anthem of every tagline handler.
5. Don’t Bring Me Down by ELO – this 1979 Hit that peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 proclaims “Don’t bring me down. No no no no no…” it should be the mantra for anyone working around power lines.
6. My Way by Frank Sinatra – for the Lift Director in your life, this 1969 hit sums it up “I planned each charted course. Each careful step along the byway. And more, much more than this. I did it my way.”
7. Safety Dance by Men Without Hats – that 1983 hit is every Safety Managers theme song, need we say more?
8. No Where to Run by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas – when you are working with that reckless or “cowboy” crane operator, you got “no where to run to baby, no where to hide.”
9. Just One Look by Doris Troy – appropriate for that crane operator who spots an improperly rigged load, “just one look and I knew…” this 1963 #10 hit was later recorded by the Hollies, Anne Murray and Linda Ronstadt as well.
10. Living in Danger by Ace of Base – as this 1994 hit suggests, the operator who does not use the load chart is just “living in danger”.
11. The Longest Time by Billy Joel – When the operator is creeping to slow just think of this #14 Hit from 1984.
12. I Can’t Drive 55 by Sammy Hagar – reaching #26 in 1984, this hit should be the theme song when the operator is just driving too fast.
13. Hitchin’ A Ride by Vanity Fare – Reaching #5 in the spring of 1970 this song is perfect for the signal person who uses the boom up sign, but it is at an angle like they were hitching down the freeway.
14. Searchin’ by the Coasters – this 1957 hit is for the inspector who is “searchin’ every which a-way”  for deficiencies that could prevent an accident.
15. Listen People by Herman’s Hermits – With lines such as: “listen people to what I say” and “take my advice and you’ll always find you’ll be happy all of the time,” this 1963 #3 hit is perfect for the signal person using voice signals for the operator lifting in the blind.

Do you have any Billboard Hits for Material Handling? We’d love to hear them, comment below or email us.

Remember, Safety through Education is more than our motto, it is our guiding principle (and it can be fun too)! Call 800-290-0007 or request a quote if you need training or services, before it’s Too Late To Turn Back Now by Cornelius Brothers and Sister Rose (#2, 1972).

Have a safe, merry and fun holiday season and a special thank you to Crane Tech instructor, Tom, for your dry sense of humor!

Note: Crane Tech has no affiliation with these artists or songs. No copyright infringement intended. Lyrics remain property of their respective owners.