OSHA and ASME Compliance
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.
OSHA Ladder Safety Compliance: General Ladder Rules & Requirements
Are you looking for best practices on the use of ladders in the workplace? Statistics show that workers are more…
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What Is the ASME B30 Safety Standard for Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging?
If you work in a job that utilizes a crane, hoist, derrick, or cableway to lift and move material, you’re…
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ASME B30.26 Shackle Inspection Requirements & Best Practices for Use
Are you looking for OSHA and ASME requirements for shackle inspection? Do you need to know how often and what…
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Identification & Markings for Older Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
It's possible that if you have a below-the-hook lifting device manufactured prior to 2008, it may not be in compliance…
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Lifting & Rigging Inspection Frequencies & Records [Guide]
It can be frustrating and confusing to keep track of the ASME standards related to each specific piece of rigging…
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Top 10 Fall Protection Safety Tips for Working at Height
Staying safe while working at height requires proper training, planning, and procedures for identifying and removing potential fall hazards. In…
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What Information Must Be Included on a Sling Identification Tag?
You could argue that a sling identification tag is the most important component of a sling assembly. Without it, you…
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A Guide to Sling Inspections and OSHA & ASME Standards [e-book]
Learn How To Inspect Your Slings for OSHA & ASME Compliance! Do you know who's supposed to be inspecting your…
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How Often Must Slings and Other Rigging Equipment Be Inspected?
You could argue that a sling identification tag is the most important component of a sling assembly. Without it, you…
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Using a Horizontal Lifeline System for Workers Training at Height
Our team at Mazzella worked to install a horizontal and vertical lifeline system that would allow several students to work…
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How Do I Inspect Synthetic Rope Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards?
Synthetic rope slings are preferred in certain lifting applications in the construction, shipyard, and offshore and deepwater industries. However, synthetic…
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How to Choose the Best Fall Protection System for Your Application
One of the foremost questions our trainers get asked is how to choose the best fall protection for their application.…
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What is Personal Fall Protection?
Installing a fall protection system will help increase the safety and efficiency of your workers at height. But what exactly…
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Job Safety Analysis & Working at Height Risk Assessment [Bundle]
One of the first things that you can do to help keep your job site safe is to begin identifying…
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How to Inspect Your Metal Mesh Lifting Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards
Metal mesh slings are widely used in demanding environments like metalworking facilities and steel processing facilities where the loads may…
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What is Personal Fall Protection and Do I Need it?
Personal fall protection equipment is an investment in the safety of the workers that drive your business every single day.…
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How to Inspect Synthetic Web Slings to ASME B30.9 Standards
In this article, our goal is to help you understand what is required for your web slings to meet ASME…
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OSHA Definitions of Competent, Qualified, Designated, & Certified Persons
Do you know what the difference is between Certified, Qualified, Competent, and Designated? These terms are frequently used in everyday…
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13 Rigging Best Practices for Your Next Overhead Lift [Infographic]
Don't take risks...be a rigger with a plan. Good crane operation and good rigging practices require having a plan and…
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Why Pay for Lifting and Rigging Training When You Can Get it for Free?
The key to a safe working environment has always been training, inspection, and knowledgeable employees. More frequently, we’re seeing customers…
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Common Problems Found During a Rigging Inspection
Do you dread a rigging inspection because you're sure they're going to find something you can't? Did you know that…
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