About Us
Crane Safety Inspections
Our number one goal is to make your workplace safer. We do this primarily by providing true third party inspections of industrial equipment such as cranes, bucket trucks, forklifts, and more.
Experienced Industry Professionals
Our experts are available to perform inspections as well as consult on new equipment purchases and accident investigations.
Live and Online Courses
Our sister company, Cranes101, offers courses, live and online, for your safety certification and crane operator licensing needs. Visit the Cranes101 page to see the current course listings and calendar.
Where We Serve
We provide safety inspections for cranes and other industrial equipment anywhere and everywhere.
Here are some of the locations we travel to most frequently.
Within the United States:
- Massachusetts
- Rhode Island
- Connecticut
- New Hampshire
- New York
- New Jersey
- Maryland
- Pennsylvania
- Delaware
- Vermont
- Maine
We are also happy to travel nationwide!
Internationally:
- US Virgin Islands
- St. Croix
- St. Thomas
- Greenland
Our Team of Industrial Safety Professionals
Jenn MacLeod
Owner, President
Jennifer is an experienced and certified construction safety professional that has worked in the industry for nearly twenty years. She apprenticed under her father, Jay Sturm, a well-known safety expert and one the industry’s most knowledgeable and trusted experts. Today, she employs a dedicated staff, performs training and inspections internationally, and has branded her business to be recognized by industry leaders. She is proud that most of the customers that started with her back in the early 2000’s are still using her company today.
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Alex MacLeod
Vice President
Alex brings an extensive background of hydraulic and heavy equipment mechanics to the team. His experience began with building trucks and heavy equipment over ten years ago, and has evolved into operating a multitude of industrial and construction equipment, including personnel lifts, overheads, and all mobile cranes.
He is also a NCCER certified examiner and crane operator.
Angela Henault
Office Manager
Before joining CATS, Angela managed the entire coordination of Cranes101, and was immersed in the culture of crane operators' requirements and the demand for safe and proper operations and documentation. Her experience has given her a meticulous eye for detail, which is helpful when working with legal documents such as annual inspection reports.
Dan MacLeod
Inspector
Dan brings to the team 30+ years as an experienced heavy equipment operator as well as a background in hazmat certification. He receives praise regarding his thoroughness and attention to detail during his inspections. Dan has managed large teams of technicians and operators, ensuring they are operating safely and efficiently at the same time. His appreciation for safety is a perfect match to the CATS team.
Jay Sturm
Technical Advisor
Jay, now serving as technical advisor to CATS, is an active member of the ASME crane code writing committee, as well as an ANSI Z133 committee member. In addition, he consults as an expert witness regarding crane accidents. His vast industry knowledge and commitment to the safety standards are built into everything the Cranes companies do.
Maria Sturm
Office Administrator
Maria has been with CATS from Day 1 and has dedicated the past 20 years to the growth and support of the company. She has worn many hats in the business, starting with customer service and scheduling inspections to managing the HR department and coordinating in-house safety training and procedures. Maria brought her experience as a successful business owner along to create a solid foundation for CATS from the beginning.