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Why a Lift Count Calculator?

I keep running into folks who have questions about the ASME requirement for “documented” sling inspections. Most alarming to me is that a misconception has arisen that has caused some facility..

We often learn from our surroundings. By taking a page from other folk’s playbooks, we can start to appreciate new solutions to old problems.

Standard rigging generally calls for two to four..

Over the last 5 years we have been introduced to the idea of having “directors” involved in the crane and rigging world. To some extent, we have always had them by virtue of other titles such as..

The workshop below uses the Journeyman Rigger's Reference Card panel 6, to help provide the solution.

Sometimes we can sharpen our skill and knowledge level with a series of questions which cause us to draw from our experiences with cranes and rigging. Try your hand at the following questions and..

Just a quick reminder to our crane and rigging friends about lift planning. The international society has basically adopted a boilerplate approach to load handling.

The third installment in the OSHA Construction Crane Rule (29CFR1926.1400 Subpart CC) Series gives viewers an understanding of 29CFR1926.1417- Operations. Topics discussed include operations of..

The second installment in the OSHA Construction Crane Rule (29CFR1926.1400 Subpart CC) Series gives viewers an understanding of 29CFR1926.1403 - Assembly and Disassembly.

Topics discussed..