Your Guide to Turnbuckles: What They Are & How They Work
What is a turnbuckle? A turnbuckle is a basic piece of rigging equipment that can be used in a diverse…
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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.
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 Is the Inspection Criteria for Fall Protection Wire Rope 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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Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs with Gunnebo GrabiQ Chain Sling
Do you need a new chain sling, and want one that helps make your work crews more efficient? Gunnebo Industries,…
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Help Make Safer Lifts With Self-Locking Hooks
Can rigging a load to a crane be made safer? Using a self-locking hook removes the need to have riggers…
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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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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Clamps Used in Overhead Lifts?
What are the inspection standards for clamp lifting devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard for…
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How To Perform a Lifting Clamp Inspection to ASME B30.20 Standards
How are clamp lifting devices inspected to adhere to ASME B30.20 standards? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets…
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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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Safety Factor: The Dangers of Homemade Lifting Devices
Today, we are talking about the legal ramifications of building your own lifting devices and rigging equipment, and why ASME…
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Rigging Qs: Proof Testing Lifting Slings, Load Testing BTH devices, & OSHA requirements
How do you know when you need a proof test on slings, load test on a BTH device, or an…
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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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The Best Lifting & Rigging Videos of 2022
Was 2022 a year of challenges for your company? From innovative products to how to order the select the correct…
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How Should Turnbuckles Be Used, According to ASME Standards?
Turnbuckles are pieces of adjustable hardware that can be used in overhead lifting. However, to do so safely, the ASME…
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Safety Factor: How To Start An In-House Safety Program
OSHA requires all companies to have a safety program. How can your company start your own workplace safety program? Learn…
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What is the Cost of a Third-Party Crane Rope Inspection [2022]?
What is the price of a third-party crane rope inspection? The cost of a third-party crane rope inspection can vary…
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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Remote Operated Magnet Lifters?
ASME B30.20 inspection, removal-from-service, testing, and maintenance requirements for remotely operated magnet lifters.
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How Are Turnbuckles Inspected and Repaired, per ASME Standards?
How are turnbuckles inspected, and how can they be repaired? There are very specific qualifications set forth by the American…
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