Structural Connection Points for Attaching Chain Hoists (load drifting)

A variety of industries use synthetic slings to move equipment and product on a daily basis. Like most other sling types, synthetic web slings and synthetic roundslings serve to help provide..

A special condition arises when lifting a load whose pick points are not on the same elevation. In determining the slings and rigging hardware necessary for the lift, the rigging planner needs to..

Once in a while we are faced with a rigging challenge that requires us to go back to a² + b² = c² . To solve the following "tension" questions in this problem use the three formulas below...

Estimating a load's approximate weight is always an important part of any rigger's checklist and must be done before choosing the rigging system.

In this issue of the Professional Rigger, let's evaluate an accident. Read the case study below and identify the improper practices based on the list given. Answers provided at the bottom.Runaway..

A fairly simple method to upright a load is to lift with a crane while moving horizontally. In our March 1996 Issue, we discussed the use of a step block to help avoid "flop-over" or shock load..