Mazzella Companies Acquires John Sakach Company of St. Louis
Mazzella Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of John Sakach Company of St. Louis. This acquisition further strengthens Mazzella’s…
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What Are a Tower Crane Operator’s Responsibilities?
What are the responsibilities of a tower crane operator during an overhead lift? This section of the ASME B30.3 Tower…
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How Does Global Lifting Awareness Day Promote the Lifting Industry?
What is Global Lifting Awareness Day? Simply put, it is a day used to promote the lifting and rigging industry…
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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Tower Crane Ropes?
How are your tower crane ropes inspected for compliance with ASME standards? This section of the ASME B30.3 Tower Cranes…
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What Are Harrington’s EM / SEM Mini Electric Chain Hoists?
Why should you consider purchasing a Harrington EM / SEM Mini Electric Chain Hoist from Harrington? Simply put, after more…
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How to Inspect Wire Rope Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs)
Do you know the rejection criteria for your fall protection wire rope SRL? There are many types of damage that,…
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Matt Mazzella and Adam Mazzella Named Presidents of Mazzella Companies
Tony Mazzella, CEO of Mazzella Companies, is proud to announce that his sons, Matt Mazzella and Adam Mazzella, have been…
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How Can You Ensure Your Overhead Lifts are Safe?
How can overhead lifts be made safer? It is a question that lift directors, site supervisors, riggers, and operators should…
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Tower Cranes: Common Terms, Structures, & Systems You Should Know
Do you know the basics of tower cranes? Do you find the terms and information within the OSHA standards overwhelming?…
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What New Lifting & Rigging Trends Can You Expect in Wind Energy?
Why has wind become an in-demand source of energy in recent years? There are many factors that have made harnessing…
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What’s a Self-Locking Hook, & How Does It Make Lifts Safer?
How can rigging a load to a crane be made safer? Using a self-closing hook that removes the need to…
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When Does OSHA Require Proof Testing & Load Testing?
Regular proof testing of lifting slings is not required by ASME standards, but when are proof tests required for rigging…
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Why Should You Prioritize Fall Protection for Your Workers?
Why is it more commonplace for companies to be assessed and pay fines instead of providing fall protection for their…
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What Are an Overhead Crane Operator’s Responsibilities, According to ASME B30.2?
What are the responsibilities of a crane operator during an overhead lift? This part of the ASME B30.2 Overhead and…
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How to Safely Rig and Lift an Off-Center Load
How do you safely lift an off-center load? There are several ways to safely make an overhead lift, even if…
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What Are the Requirements Needed to Reassemble Overhead Cranes?
What qualifications are needed to reassemble overhead cranes? In this edition of Rigging Qs, we answer your questions about overhead…
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How to Choose the Correct RUD Lifting Point
How do you select the correct lifting points for your overhead lifts? There are several factors that affect what the…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to Perform a Lifting Clamp Inspection per ASME B30.20
What are the inspection standards for clamp lifting devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard for…
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What Can You Expect From a Working at Height Risk Assessment?
What do you need to know before having a Working at Height Risk Assessment at your facility? It is helpful…
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How To Choose the Correct Clamp for Your Lifting Application
Is a clamp the correct below-the-hook device for your lifting application? We reached out to Caldwell / J.C. Renfroe to…
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How Do You Start an In-House Safety Program?
With continued emphasis for safety on the jobsite, how do you start an in-house safety program? By understanding what you…
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