The Lifting & Rigging Learning Center

How to Choose the Right Crane Block for Your Lift 

This article will tell you everything you need to know to purchase the right crane block for your next project.

The Pillars of Creating a Safe Warehouse

This article discusses the steps you can take to create a safer warehouse, with facts pulled straight from Mazzella’s warehouse…

What Does Proper Fall Protection Look Like for Women?  

Women are returning to construction and other blue-collar trades at record rates. Find out why women-specific fall protection harnesses are…

How to Spot Bad Quality Chain: Common Red Flags to Watch 

If you’re tasked with buying chains, this article will teach you how to determine if one is high quality or…

How Crane Blocks Are Made: The McKissick Manufacturing Process

Learn how crane blocks are made at McKissick in Tulsa, from steel testing and roll forging to assembly, painting, proof…

How to Identify and Prevent Warehouse Safety Risks

Learn how to identify and prevent common warehouse safety risks. This guide covers rack inspections, ergonomics, and forklift traffic safety.

Synthetic Web Sling Damage: Break Tests on Heat, UV, Cuts, Knots, and Weld Splatter

Damaged synthetic web slings can fail suddenly. Learn what this break test shows and when to remove slings from service…

Class 1 vs Class 2 SRL: What is the Difference and Which Do You Need?

What is the difference between a Class 1 vs Class 2 SRL? Learn about overhead vs. foot-level tie-offs, leading edge…

Rigging Inspection Price Calculator

Get an instant estimate for your rigging inspection in less than 5 minutes. Calculate inspection costs, download a ballpark estimate,…

Lifting Sling Self-Selection Tool

Crane Inspection Pricing Calculator

OSHA / ASME Compliance Scorecard

Overhead and Mobile Crane Hand Signals [Guide]

Fall Safety 101 Infographic [Poster]

Wire Rope Clip Installation Guide [Infographic]

Lifting Slings Types & Terms [e-book]

Mazzella Capabilities Brochure (English)

Mazzella Lifting Business Overview

Mazzella Capabilities Brochure (Spanish)

Lifting & Rigging Learning Center Resources Guide

How Much Does Crane Safety Actually Cost?

Discover the real cost of crane safety, and what happens when features get cut before the purchase order is approved.

Crane Buying Mistakes That Lead to Costly Downtime and Repairs

Avoid costly crane buying mistakes. Learn how specs, duty cycle, and serviceability impact uptime and long-term ROI.

Women Building the Future of Lifting: Careers, Innovation & Impact

Discover inspiring stories and real advice about careers in the lifting industry from women leading its future.

Tariffs and the Lifting Industry: What to Know as April Unfolds

Ahead of new tariff announcements, here’s what the lifting industry needs to know about sourcing, steel costs, and supply chain…