Lifting and Rigging Training

Safety Factor: How Global Lifting Awareness Day Addresses the Labor Shortage in the Lifting Industry

Global Lifting Awareness Day, Thursday, July 13, 2023, plays a pivotal role in combating the labor shortage that plagues the…

Alloy Chain Slings Types & Terms [Guide]

How Can You Ensure Your Overhead Lifts are Safe?

How can overhead lifts be made safer? It is a question that lift directors, site supervisors, riggers, and operators should…

Basic Rigging Questions and Terms Answered and Defined

Are you new to the lifting and rigging industry and want to learn more about the business of material handling…

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…

How To Rig and Lift an Off-Center Load

How can you safely lift a load with an off-center center of gravity? There are many ways and types of…

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…

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…

Wire Rope Slings Types & Terms [Guide]

OSHA Personnel Designations [Guide]

Do you know who to deem competent, qualified, designated, or certified on your job site? OSHA lists four classifications for…

OSHA Inspection Series: How Can Lifting & Rigging Training Help with OSHA Compliance?

Having properly trained workers is one of the most important ways to avoid having incidents on the job site. To…

Basic Rigging Terms You Should Know

Perhaps, you’re in a role where you’re purchasing rigging equipment for your company, but not necessarily doing much of the…

Who Decides When Someone is Ready to Operate a Crane? 

When it someone ready to operate a crane? Simply going through a two-hour or four-hour training course is not enough…

Rigging Gear Inspection Field Reference [Guide]

If you're tasked with safety and training in your company, this field reference guide can be used to help you…

What Can You Do About Unsafe Work Conditions? 

Have you discovered or been exposed to unsafe working conditions, but are unsure how to resolve the issues? In this…

Understanding Training Requirements – The OSHA Inspection Series Ep 3

Making sure you and your team are properly trained can make a huge difference on the shop floor or construction…

What to Expect in an OSHA Inspection

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s mission is not to travel to work sites just to impose penalties and fines…

What is a Visual Sling Inspection?

In this episode of Ask the Experts, we sat down with Bob Gubanich who answered the question, what is a…

Synthetic Web Slings Types & Terms [Guide]

There are many types of synthetic web slings available for many types of lifting applications. Learn more about the types…

Ride Along with Al Abel – Day in the Life of a Lifting & Rigging Trainer

In this episode of the Ride Along Series, we step into Al Abel’s steel toe boots to see a day…

Mazzella and ITI Deepen 30-Year Relationship with a Robust Partnership

This strategic partnership between two leaders in the Lifting & Rigging industry will establish Mazzella as a major distributor of…

When is Elongation a Problem?

In this episode of Ask the Experts, we sat down with Matt Burk who answered the question: when is elongation…

What is Load Control?

In this episode of Ask the Experts, Adam Franz explains load control. If you haven’t already, feel free to subscribe…

How Do Sling Angles Affect Load Ratings and Capacity?

How Do Sling Angles Affect Load Ratings and Capacity? You’ve got your sling and you’re ready to lift, but first…