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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 ...

Jan 19, 2011 10:14:00 AM2 min read

Rigging Inspection Quiz

Test your knowledge of OSHA regulations, ASME standards and manufacturer recommendations ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Jan 3, 2011 10:29:00 AM1 min read

Rigging Tips: Better Load Control

Just when we think all of the possible methods for rigging a particular load have been ...

Dec 29, 2010 9:34:00 AM1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop: Level vs Off-level Pick Points

For a standard same-elevation lift, we first determine the distribution of weight at each ...

Dec 13, 2010 10:28:00 AM1 min read

Rigging Training Workshop: Load Stability & CG

We can enhance our understanding of how a load maintains its stability by looking at the ...

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