Blog Post by Mike Parnell
Feb 21, 2011 7:17:00 AM1 min read
Rigging Training Workshop - Rig Right, Load Right!
This workshop requires the reader to consider the CG (center of gravity) of a load and ...
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Feb 16, 2011 2:20:00 PM1 min read
Rigging Training Workshop: Determine CG
A crew must load out a short bridge column which will be used in a creek bed to support ...
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Feb 15, 2011 9:12:00 AM2 min read
Crane & Rigging Training Quiz
Note: this post was updated in March 2024
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Feb 10, 2011 8:51:00 AM1 min read
Rigging Training Workshop: Center of Gravity & Load Tension
Many things affect the distribution of weight being lifted at various pick points on a ...
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Feb 9, 2011 10:41:00 AM< 1 min read
Rigging Training Workshop: Lift and Turn
A fairly simple method to upright a load is to lift with a crane while moving ...
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Feb 7, 2011 9:54:00 AM1 min read
Custom Lifting Devices Can Help Solve Rigging Challenges
Often we discover that standard rigging will not provide sufficient load control and a ...
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Feb 2, 2011 9:07:00 AM< 1 min read
Two-Crane Lifts - Big Crane / Little Crane
Two-crane lifts can present plenty of challenges. One of the first questions to ask is, ...
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Jan 24, 2011 9:13:00 AM< 1 min read
Rigging Training Workshop: Load Skidding
Using portions of ITI's Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card, determine the total force ...
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Jan 19, 2011 10:14:00 AM2 min read
Rigging Inspection Quiz
Test your knowledge of OSHA regulations, ASME standards and manufacturer recommendations ...
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Jan 12, 2011 9:21:00 AM< 1 min read
Rigging Tips: Sizing up the situation
To select the proper size and rated capacity rigging equipment, the rigger depends on a ...
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