Fall Protection Requirements for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
Learn fall protection requirements for mobile elevated work platforms, including boom/scissor lift rules, training, and PPE.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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Building on a Legacy: The Next Era of Mazzella Companies
Join us for the second episode in Mazzella Companies’ 70-year celebration series, where we explore Mazzella family values and the…
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Rigging Through the Ages: Mazzella’s 70-Year Journey as a Rigging Industry Leader
Join us for a special episode of “Safety Factor” as we celebrate Mazzella Companies’ 70-year journey in the rigging industry.…
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Exploring Career Advancement in the Lifting Industry Through Industrial Training on Global Lifting Awareness Day
Dive into the world of industrial lifting and rigging as we celebrate Global Lifting Awareness Day. We discuss how the…
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Unveiling AWRF’s Vision for the Future of Rigging Industry Safety and Standards
Dive deep into the heart of the rigging industry, where we unveil the Association of Wire Rope Fabricators‘ (AWRF) approach…
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Is Your Rigging at Risk? Experts Reveal Critical Inspection Tips
Industry Veterans Unveil Keys to Rigging Safety: Qualified Inspections and Third-Party Evaluations Are Essential for Compliance and Preventing Failures Consistent…
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Mitigating Risks in Steel Mills with Multi-Elevation Crane Safety Technologies
Emerging technologies aim to address safety challenges posed by utilizing multiple cranes at varying elevations in steel mills. As steel…
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Understanding ASME B30.2-2022 Updates: Interpreting New Overhead Crane Standards
Major changes in overhead crane safety standards took effect in 2023 with the latest ASME B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes…
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Overhead Cranes 2.0: How Automation is Revolutionizing Crane Safety
The automation revolution has arrived for overhead cranes, transforming safety and efficiency in groundbreaking ways. Smarter, safer cranes through the…
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Safety Factor: Steel’s Sprint From the Safety Stone Age
Steel mill safety has come a long way! The “hot, nasty, dirty, and dangerous” mills of yesteryear were all about…
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Safety Factor: How Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Are Revolutionizing Industrial Training
How are virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) revolutionizing industrial training for safety purposes? Step into the virtual world…
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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…
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Safety Factor: How To Avoid OSHA Fines While Working at Height
In 2022, OSHA’s most frequently cited violation was the failure to meet General Fall Protection requirements. In fact, four of…
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Safety Factor: The Dangers of Homemade Lifting Devices
Today, we are talking about the legal ramifications of building your own lifting devices and rigging equipment, and why ASME…
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Safety Factor: How To Make Your Overhead Crane More Efficient
In this episode, we are talking about overhead cranes and smart, non-contact measurement solutions. Non-contact measurement solutions, like side-pull detection,…
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Safety Factor: How To Start An In-House Safety Program
OSHA requires all companies to have a safety program. How can your company start your own workplace safety program? Learn…
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Safety Factor: How To Make Your Overhead Crane Safer
How can you make your overhead crane safer when executing lifts? Using smart non-contact measurement solutions to create safer work…
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What You Should Know Before Buying a Below-the-Hook Lifting Device
Some products just can’t be bought off of the shelf or picked out of a catalog. Below-the-hook lifters tend to…
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Mazzella’s Justin Yoke Featured on “Blue Collar Voices” Podcast
Justin Yoke, Lifting Specialist with Mazzella, was a featured guest on the "Blue Collar Voices" podcast. Justin sits down with…
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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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