Toolbox Talks: Hand Signal vs. Walkies, Pin Up/Down, Dynamic Loads, & Old Slings
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Rigging inspections are required by OSHA and ASME to be performed before use, on a periodic basis, and on a frequent basis according to language in OSHA 1910.184 and ASME B30 standards. Rigging inspections include the thorough evaluation of the condition of lifting slings, including wire rope slings, alloy chain slings, synthetic web slings, synthetic roundslings, high-performance roundslings, synthetic rope slings, and metal mesh slings. It also includes the inspection of rigging hardware including: sling hooks, shackles, eye bolts, manual hoists and chain falls, lever tools, and below-the-hook lifting devices.
What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Lever Hoists?
What are the inspection requirements for Lever Hoists? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard for all…
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How to Inspect Cable Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRL)
Is your cable SRL (self-retracting lifeline) still compliant with industry standards? The only way to know the answer is to…
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When Does OSHA Require Proof Testing & Load Testing?
Regular proof testing of lifting slings is not required by ASME standards, but when are proof tests required for rigging…
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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Clamps Used in Overhead Lifts?
What are the inspection standards for clamp lifting devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard for…
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Rigging Qs: Overhead Crane Hidden Costs, Building Designs, & Inspections
Do you have questions about the lifting and rigging business and are continuing to look for answers? In this new…
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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…
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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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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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What Is the Inspection Criteria for Fall Protection Lanyards, SRLs?
Do you know the rejection criteria for your fall protection lanyard and / or SRL? There are many types of…
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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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How to Perform a Fall Protection Harness Inspection
Do you know the rejection criteria for your fall protection harness? There are many types of damage that independently of…
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ASME B30.9-2021 Slings | What’s in the new standard?
ASME B30.9 Slings sets the standard for the fabrication, attachment, use, inspection, testing, and maintenance in the load handling industry.
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Does a Rigging Inspector Have to be Certified?
We sat down with Tom Horner to answer the question, Does a Rigging Inspector Have to be Certified? The “Ask…
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Rigging Equipment Safety – The OSHA Inspection Series – Ep 4
Tears in your synthetic slings, doglegs in your wire rope, a couple homemade below-the-hook devices are just some of the…
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Rigging Gear Inspection Field Reference [Guide]
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When Do ASME Standards Require Proof Tests for Rigging Gear?
Regular proof testing of lifting slings is not required by ASME standards, but when are proof tests required for rigging…
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Identification & Markings for Older Below-the-Hook Lifting Device
When working with an older below the hook lifting devices you may find yourself confused about what does and does…
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Why Are Periodic Inspections Required, But Proof Testing Isn’t?
Should you consider having proof tests done, or would periodic inspections help you stay in compliance with ASME standards? Before…
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What Signs Will Show if My Rigging Inspection was ASME-Compliant?
How do I know if the rigging inspection I just had done by a third-party company was a good one?…
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Does Dried Concrete on Web Slings Require Removal From Service?
Does dried concrete on a synthetic web sling meet removal from service criteria? To best answer this question, Mazzella Companies…
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What is Magnetic Particle Testing and Does OSHA or ASME Require It?
Are you looking into having Magnetic Particle Testing done on the rigging gear in your facility? Before committing time and…
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Good vs. Bad Lifting and Rigging Inspections
You want to ensure that your equipment is being properly inspected in order to keep your facility and workers safe.…
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How Does Damage on Synthetic Web Sling Affect Working Load Limit?
On this episode of Ask the Experts, Adam Franz answers the frequently asked question: How can a cut, tear or…
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