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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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 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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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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OSHA Personnel Designations [Guide]
Do you know who to deem competent, qualified, designated, or certified on your job site? OSHA lists four classifications for…
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From Need to Delivery, Everything You Need to Know to Buy a BTH Device
Engineering a below-the-hook device is one thing, but knowing about the process, timelines, approval drawings is another. Using an accredited…
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What Are ASME Inspection Standards for Close Proximity Magnet Lifters?
What are the inspection requirements for close proximity magnet lifting below-the-hook devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets…
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How Are Swivel Hoist Rings Inspected and Repaired, per ASME Standards?
How are swivel hoist rings inspected, and how can they be repaired? There are very specific qualifications set forth by…
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ASME B30.16-2022: Updates & Revisions to the ASME B30.16 Standard
ASME B30.16 Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists helps set the standards for the lifting and rigging industry. It outlines maintenance,…
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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Vacuum Lifting Devices?
What are the inspection requirements for vacuum lifting below-the-hook devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard…
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Does ASME Require Eyebolts to Have a Stamped Working Load Limit?
Is an eyebolt required to have a working load limit stamped on it, per ASME standards? According to the standard,…
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ASME B30.20-2021: Updates & Revisions to the Below-The-Hook Standard
ASME B30.20 Below-The-Hook sets the standards for lifting. It outlines maintenance, training, safe use, and inspection criteria for all lifting…
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What Are the Requirements For an OSHA-Compliant Overhead Crane Inspection?
What is required to be examined during an OSHA-compliant overhead crane inspection? In this article, we outline the steps taken…
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How to Inspect Synthetic Fall Protection Lanyards and Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs)
Do you know the rejection criteria for your fall protection lanyard and / or SRL? There are many types of…
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Engineered vs. Homemade Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices: Why Engineering Matters
You may have dependable engineers on staff who are capable of making an in-house below-the-hook lifting device. However, doing so…
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OSHA Inspection Series: How Important Are Rigging Inspections?
At least one periodic inspection of your rigging equipment is required every 12 months (at a minimum) per OSHA and…
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