How Can Fall Prevention Systems Make Working at Height Safer?
Are you looking for a way to make your job site safer by eliminating the risk of falls? There are…
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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.
Fall Protection for Roofers: Systems, OSHA Regulations, & Best Fits
Are you looking for a better fall protection system to make working conditions safer for your roofers? Here, we explain…
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What is ASME B30.30, and How Does It Apply to Wire Rope Inspection
How do I make sure my wire rope is compliant with the ASME B30.30 standard? Inspecting wire rope is not…
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Calculating Load Weight Pocket [Guide]
Do you know how to perform calculations to determine the weight of a load for your next lift? This pocket…
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What Type of Chain is Required to be Used on a Chain Hoist?
Do you know what type of chain is required on a chain hoist? In this video, we discuss the difference…
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Can Sling Identification Tags be Replaced Before They Are Illegible?
Can you replace the identification tags on your lifting slings before they're completely illegible?
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Is Dried Concrete on a Synthetic Web Sling Cause for Removal Criteria?
If you find dried concrete on one of your synthetic web slings, is that enough to remove it from service?
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Who is Responsible to Deem a Crane Operator Qualified and Competent?
In this video, we walk through the ASME B30.2 and OSHA guidelines that cover who is ultimately responsible for deeming…
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Can an End User Assemble Their Own Chain Slings in the Field?
In this video, we break down the OSHA/ASME standards that apply to buying individual components and assembling your own chain…
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Crane Operator Training: Who’s Responsible for Training Your Employees?
If you have an overhead crane or lifting equipment in your facility, do you know which of your employees have…
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What Types of Rigging Require a Documented Periodic Inspection?
Do you know what types of rigging require a documented inspection? In this video, we look at the pieces of…
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What Takes Place During an On-Site Lifting and Rigging Consultation?
In this episode of "Ask the Experts," Al Abel discusses what happens when one of Mazzella's Lifting Specialists comes to…
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Mazzella’s Online Rigging Tool Box Talk (9/17/2020)
In case you missed it, here is the recording from Mazzella’s Online Rigging Tool Box Talk with Adam Franz and…
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How Do I Report a Safety Concern or Rigging Issue on a Job Site?
Do you know how to report a rigging issue or safety concern on your job site? In this video, we…
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How to Use No Touch Hand Tools to Reduce Injuries on Your Job Site
No touch hand tools are used to handle and manipulate a suspended load without physically touching it. If hand and…
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What Identification Markings Are Required on a Shackle?
What identification markings are required on a shackle? The latest episode of Ask the Experts is live! Need to schedule…
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Is a Rip or a Tear in a Polyester Roundsling Removal Criteria?
Is a rip or a tear in a polyester roundsling removal criteria? The latest episode of Ask the Experts is…
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What are the ASME B30.2 Hand Signals for Overhead and Gantry Cranes?
What are the ASME B30.2 hand signals for overhead and gantry cranes? Use the following resources to help in writing…
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Sling Protection: What It Is, Different Types, and When to Use It
Sling protection products protect the sling from getting cut or abraded during the lift and, in many cases, protect the…
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When Do You Need to Document a Periodic Rigging Inspection?
When do you need to document a periodic rigging inspection? The latest episode of Ask the Experts is live!
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A Brief Rigging Glossary: Basic Industry Terms You Should Know
Understanding common lifting and rigging terms can be critical to the success of planning and executing an overhead lift. Use…
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Mazzella’s Online Rigging Tool Box Talk with Adam Franz (5/1/20)
In case you missed it, here's the recording of Mazzella's Online Rigging Tool Box Talk with Adam Franz (Crane Hot…
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Field vs. In-House Rigging Inspections: What’s the Difference?
Field inspections vs. in-house rigging inspections: what's the difference? In this video, we're doing a deep dive into the two…
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Our Certified Rigging Inspectors Can Help Keep You OSHA/ASME Compliant
Mazzella's certified rigging inspectors can assist you with records retention, understanding laws & standards, and scheduling your OSHA compliant periodic…
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