OSHA, ASME, and ANSI: What They Do and How They’re Different
In order to help you understand the key roles and differences of OSHA, ASME, and ANSI we’ve developed this article…
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Learn more about the applicable standards that relate to the lifting and rigging industries, including: ASME, OSHA, CMAA, ANSI, NEC, and more. You’ll learn about how you can make your lifting and rigging programs compliant, and how often you should be inspecting crane and hoist equipment, as well as rigging equipment like slings and hardware.
Is Your Rigging at Risk? Experts Reveal Critical Inspection Tips
Industry Veterans Unveil Keys to Rigging Safety: Qualified Inspections and Third-Party Evaluations Are Essential for Compliance and Preventing Failures Consistent…
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Decoding Fall Protection Safety: Regulations, Anchor Points, and More
Ensuring safety while working at heights is paramount to prevent accidents and fatalities. In this Toolbox Talk we delve into…
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Understanding ASME B30.2-2022 Updates: Interpreting New Overhead Crane Standards
Major changes in overhead crane safety standards took effect in 2023 with the latest ASME B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes…
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When & Why Would You Need a Warehouse Racking Inspection?
Why has there been an emphasis on warehouse racking inspections in recent years? Although nothing has been mandated yet, OSHA…
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How Are Drones Being Used for Overhead Crane Inspections?
Can a drone be used in overhead crane inspections? The simple answer is yes, but before using a drone, be…
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What Are Tower Crane Personnel Responsibilities, per ASME B30.3?
What are the responsibilities of tower crane personnel during an overhead lift? This section of the ASME B30.3 Tower Cranes…
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What Are a Tower Crane Operator’s Responsibilities Around Power Lines?
What are the responsibilities of a tower crane operator during an overhead lift around power lines? This section of the…
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Safety Factor: Steel’s Sprint From the Safety Stone Age
Steel mill safety has come a long way! The “hot, nasty, dirty, and dangerous” mills of yesteryear were all about…
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What Are a Signalperson’s Responsibilities, According to ASME B30.2?
What are the responsibilities of a signalperson during an overhead lift? This was one of the major additions to the…
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ASME BTH-1: Common Terms Used in Lifting Device Design
“Design is the method of putting form and content together.” American designer Paul Rand’s words may not have been intended…
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Safety Factor: How Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Are Revolutionizing Industrial Training
How are virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) revolutionizing industrial training for safety purposes? Step into the virtual world…
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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Lever Hoists?
What are the inspection requirements for Lever Hoists? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard for all…
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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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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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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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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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Rigging Qs: Shackle Ratings in Short or Metric Tons, Inspection Requirements
Are shackles rated for short or metric tons? Also, what are a shackle's inspection requirements? In this episode of Rigging…
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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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Safety Factor: How To Avoid OSHA Fines While Working at Height
In 2022, OSHA’s most frequently cited violation was the failure to meet General Fall Protection requirements. In fact, four of…
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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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