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Apr 20, 2011 8:11:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop: Off-level Pick Points (uneven elevation)

A special condition arises when lifting a load whose pick points are not on the same ...
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Apr 13, 2011 6:42:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop - Rigging Selection (sheave blocks)

Circle the best answer for each system which matches the illustrations at the right.
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Mar 15, 2011 9:51:00 AM< 1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop: Load Weight Estimation

Estimating a load's approximate weight is always an important part of any rigger's ...
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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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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 17, 2011 8:32:00 AM1 min read

Rigging for the Mobile Crane Operator

When a load is being rigged for moving with a mobile crane, the crane operator can ...
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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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Jan 10, 2011 9:37:00 AM1 min read

Rigging Tips: Pick & Turn

To upright a load, precautions must be taken to avoid overloading any equipment, whether ...
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Jan 7, 2011 9:59:00 AM1 min read

Rigging Tips: Pull, Tug, Skid, Slide

Often a winch is mounted to a column and used for utility rigging purposes in a general ...
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Jan 5, 2011 9:55:00 AM1 min read

Rigging Quiz - Hitch Types, Sling Angles, & Load Control

Review the problems below and give your best answer. Compare your answers to the Answer ...
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