Safety at height: cranes and lifting mechanisms are being systematically updated at Zaporizhstal
The plant operates 230 lifting mechanisms and 447 cranes. All equipment regularly undergoes maintenance, repair and modernization with the introduction of modern solutions in the field of occupational safety and industrial safety.
Today, the company is carrying out comprehensive work to maintain the working condition of the crane industry, from regular technical audits and timely troubleshooting to staff training and the introduction of modern safety standards. This approach allows to ensure uninterrupted operation of production and create safer working conditions and industrial safety of Zaporizhstal Kirill Gavrilyuk .
In 2025, the company completed a number of major repairs of crane equipment with a total cost of more than 13.6 million. Hryvnias.
In particular, a major overhaul of the ore-gantry loader was carried out in the blast furnace shop. As part of the work, the mechanisms for moving the crane and trolley, lifting and closing the grab were updated, the supply rails were replaced, metal structures, electrical equipment and safety devices were repaired.
Two clamp cranes were overhauled in the hot rolling workshop's slab department. The work included repairs of the main metal structures, main lifting mechanisms, control systems, electric motors and electrical equipment.
In addition, the company has allocated about 170 million hryvnias to support the proper technical condition and ongoing repairs of crane equipment.
In 2026, Zaporizhstal continues to systematically upgrade its crane facilities. Since the beginning of the year, 14 new industrial air conditioners have been installed on bridge and crane installations in the hot rolling workshop, cold rolling workshop, blast furnace and open-hearth workshops.
To improve the working conditions of crane operators, the company has also acquired and installed modern anti-vibration chairs that help reduce the effects of vibration and prevent the development of occupational diseases.
In total, almost 90 million hryvnias are provided for the maintenance and repair of crane facilities in 2026.
One of the largest projects of the year is the overhaul of one of the pincer cranes in the hot rolling workshop with an investment volume of more than 7 million. Hryvnias. The project provides for a comprehensive upgrade of mechanical and electrical equipment, modernization of control systems, replacement of cable and wire products and the implementation of a full range of commissioning works.
In all structural divisions of the plant, lifting cranes are equipped with an audible alarm system to warn workers about the movement of machinery. In the workshop of hot rolling on four cranes additionally