How Should Turnbuckles Be Used, According to ASME Standards?
Turnbuckles are pieces of adjustable hardware that can be used in overhead lifting. However, to do so safely, the ASME…
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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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Does ASME Require Eyebolts to Have a Stamped Working Load Limit?
Is an eyebolt required to have a working load limit stamped on it, per ASME standards? According to the standard,…
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Do You Know What Damaged and Unsafe Rigging Equipment Looks Like?
While the information in the ASME B30 Safety Standards is invaluable—especially when it comes to inspection frequencies and removal from…
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What Is the ASME B30 Safety Standard for Cranes, Hoists, and Rigging?
If you work in a job that utilizes a crane, hoist, derrick, or cableway to lift and move material, you’re…
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How to Inspect Shackles: ASME B30.26 Requirements and Best Practices
Are you looking for OSHA and ASME requirements for shackle inspection? Do you need to know how often and what…
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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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