The Lifting & Rigging Learning Center

Why You Should 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

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.

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…

Trends That Will Shape the Lifting and Rigging Industry in 2026 

Learn the top lifting and rigging industry trends for 2026, including AI, energy infrastructure growth, inspections, automation, and workforce challenges.

Should You Buy a Below-the-Hook Device With Your Overhead Crane?

Learn the pros and cons of buying a below-the-hook device with overhead crane builds. Discover how pairing them saves on…

Can You Replace a Hoist Chain Yourself? Safety, Hardness, and Calibration Explained

Can you replace a hoist chain yourself? Learn why hoist chains aren’t interchangeable and how using the wrong chain can…

P.E. vs Standard Lifeline Inspection: What’s the Difference?

P.E. vs standard lifeline inspection explained—who performs each, what’s included, and when you need a P.E. to keep your fall…

Lifting and Rigging Trends for 2026: Industry Outlook

Explore lifting and rigging trends for 2026, from data center power demand to automation, training challenges, and cybersecurity.

Lifting Sling Self-Selection Tool

Crane Inspection Pricing Calculator

OSHA / ASME Compliance Scorecard

Fall Safety 101 Infographic Poster

Wire Rope Clip Installation Guide [Infographic]

Lifting Slings Types & Terms [e-book]

Synthetic Roundslings Types & Terms [Guide]

Mazzella Capabilities Brochure (English)

Mazzella Capabilities Brochure (Spanish)

Lifting & Rigging Learning Center Resources Guide

Mazzella Lifting Business Overview

How Much Does Crane Safety Actually Cost?

Discover the real cost of crane safety, and what happens when features get cut before the purchase order is approved.

Crane Buying Mistakes That Lead to Costly Downtime and Repairs

Avoid costly crane buying mistakes. Learn how specs, duty cycle, and serviceability impact uptime and long-term ROI.

Women Building the Future of Lifting: Careers, Innovation & Impact

Discover inspiring stories and real advice about careers in the lifting industry from women leading its future.

Tariffs and the Lifting Industry: What to Know as April Unfolds

Ahead of new tariff announcements, here’s what the lifting industry needs to know about sourcing, steel costs, and supply chain…