Resources

The Pillars of Creating a Safe Warehouse

This article discusses the steps you can take to create a safer warehouse, with facts pulled straight from Mazzella’s warehouse…

How to Identify and Prevent Warehouse Safety Risks

Learn how to identify and prevent common warehouse safety risks. This guide covers rack inspections, ergonomics, and forklift traffic safety.

Synthetic Web Sling Damage: Break Tests on Heat, UV, Cuts, Knots, and Weld Splatter

Damaged synthetic web slings can fail suddenly. Learn what this break test shows and when to remove slings from service…

Overhead and Mobile Crane Hand Signals [Guide]

How Much Does an Overhead Crane Inspection Cost?

The most important factor in determining the cost of an overhead crane inspection is the type of crane, or cranes,…

Common Problems People Make When Using Synthetic Web Slings 

Learn the most common mistakes workers make when using synthetic web slings, including protection, storage, choking, and inspection practices. 

What Does Proper Fall Protection Look Like for Women?  

Women are returning to construction and other blue-collar trades at record rates. Find out why women-specific fall protection harnesses are…

Overhead Crane Maintenance Strategies Explained: Reactive, Preventive, and Predictive 

A practical comparison of reactive, preventive, and predictive approaches to reduce downtime and cost.

Class 1 vs. Class 2 Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs): What’s the Difference, and Which One Do You Need? 

Learn the key differences between Class 1 and Class 2 SRLs under ANSI standards, how fall clearance impacts safety, and…

What Is Bridge Speed on an Overhead Crane, and Why Does It Matter? 

Learn how bridge speed impacts safety, productivity, cost, and crane system design across industries.

How Much Does an OSHA/ASME Compliant Rigging Inspection Cost?

Get a transparent look at how much a rigging inspections cost, the factors that affect the pricing, and why compliance…

How to Spot Bad Quality Chain: Common Red Flags to Watch 

If you’re tasked with buying chains, this article will teach you how to determine if one is high quality or…

Who are America’s Top Mill-Duty Crane Manufacturers?  

This article looks at America's leading mill-duty overhead crane manufacturers.

Class 1 vs Class 2 SRL: What is the Difference and Which Do You Need?

What is the difference between a Class 1 vs Class 2 SRL? Learn about overhead vs. foot-level tie-offs, leading edge…

Sling Working Load Limits [Pocket Guide]

Mazzella Lifting Business Overview

Overhead Cranes & Built-Up Hoists Brochure

Mazzella Capabilities Brochure (English)

Fall Safety 101 Infographic [Poster]

Synthetic Slings vs Chain Slings: Applications, Safety, and How to Choose

Synthetic Slings vs Chain Slings: Compare applications, safety, and cost. Learn when to use synthetic technology and when chain is…

Why Should You Buy Below-the-Hook Devices and Overhead Cranes Together

Learn the long-term benefits of integrating a below-the-hook lifting device with your overhead crane.

Fall Protection Expert Reacts to Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show

How did Rihanna remain safe during Sunday's halftime show, which featured plenty of aerial movements? Mazzella Fall Protection expert Kevin…

ASME B30.2-2022: Updates & Revisions to ASME B30.2 Overhead & Gantry Cranes Standard

What updates were made to the ASME B30.16 Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists standard? In this piece, we examine the…

How Has the Verton EVEREST SpinPod Been Used in the Field?

How has the Verton EVEREST SpinPod 7.5 been used in practical, real-world situations? In everything from construction to mining, crane…