How to Inspect Personal Fall Protection Equipment for OSHA Compliance
OSHA standards specify that employers need to provide fall protection training for their workers, but also have to have an…
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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.
Best Practices for Alloy Chain Sling Inspection and Chain Sling Use
With so many different types of rigging gear out in the field, safety and production personnel have to stay laser-focused…
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What Makes My Below-the-Hook Lifting Device OSHA Compliant?
Below-the-hook devices are sometimes an afterthought when safety and production personnel self-assess their lifting and rigging programs for compliance. It’s…
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5 Reasons Your Lifting & Rigging Program Isn’t OSHA/ASME Compliant
Those that have been in the lifting and rigging industries for a while will remember that years ago, sling and…
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Does OSHA Require a Hook with a Safety Latch for an Overhead Lift?
The use of latches on hooks is a topic that is constantly up for debate in the lifting and rigging…
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How to Choose a Rigging Inspection Company for OSHA Compliance
One of the most important aspects of selecting a rigging inspection company is to understand who is actually performing the…
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How to Identify Workplace Hazards by Performing a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Safety is the responsibility of everyone on the job site. By working with your co-workers and taking the time to…
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How Much Does an Overhead Crane Inspection Cost?
The most important factor in determining the cost of an overhead crane inspection is the type of crane, or cranes,…
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How to Make Sure Your Lifting and Rigging Equipment Is OSHA Compliant
“Where do I start?” This is a question that is on the minds of safety and maintenance leaders in all…
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How to Inspect a Twin-Path Roundsling to ASME Standards
We often get questions from our customers about what to look for when inspecting a Twin-Path® synthetic roundsling. Customers also…
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How to Inspect a Synthetic Roundsling to ASME B30.9 Standards
The most basic, yet essential, part of using a synthetic roundsling is inspecting it prior to each use. Inspecting your…
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Inspection, Care, and Use Of Nylon and Polyester Synthetic Web Slings
Are you looking for inspection and removal from service criteria for synthetic web slings? Nylon and polyester web slings are…
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Wire Rope Inspection and Removal from Service Criteria
Do you know what to look for when inspecting a wire rope, crane rope, or wire rope cable assembly? This…
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OSHA Sling Tag Requirements
Employers must use only slings that have permanently affixed and legible identification markings (tags) as prescribed by the manufacturer, and…
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