Several factors can increase the total cost of a rigging inspection:

• Large quantities of rigging equipment to inspect.
• Complex rigging, such as alloy chain slings, multi-leg assemblies, below-the-hook lifting devices, and lever tools or chain falls.
• Longer travel distances from the nearest Mazzella office.
• Multiple shifts or after-hours inspections.
• Incomplete or inaccurate equipment lists at the time of inspection.
• Last-minute cancellations of scheduled services.
• Additional NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) requested — increases inspection time.

You can reduce your rigging inspection cost by:

• Providing a complete and accurate equipment list during the discovery phase.
• Housekeeping: Removing damaged, obsolete, or unused rigging before inspection day.
• Consolidating inspections across departments or facilities (Bundle rigging inspections with crane inspections, warehouse rack inspections, or engineered lifeline inspections).
• Scheduling during regular business hours.
• Committing to recurring inspections (if required), which may qualify you for discounted pricing.

Higher-priced inspection providers often offer:

• Qualified, full-time rigging inspectors with ongoing training and certification.
• Thorough documentation of every item — not just the basics.
• Compliance programs that exceed OSHA and ASME standards.
• Internal systems for reporting, tracking, and continuous improvement.
• A “no upsell” policy — inspection is not a sales tool.

Low-cost or “free” rigging inspections often come with major trade-offs:

• Skipping critical items like below-the-hook devices or fall protection.
• Underqualified inspectors or borrowed sales staff.
• Minimal documentation (handwritten notes or incomplete reports).
• Focused on selling equipment, not ensuring compliance.
• Increased risk exposure if OSHA audits your facility.

Caution: “Free” inspections can be costly if they miss compliance gaps or expose you to liability.

Rigging inspections are a required operational expense, but they return value through:

• Avoided OSHA fines and violations.
• Lower failure rates and downtime.
• Improved worker safety and training.
• Reduced liability exposure.

Important: One missed inspection can cost tens of thousands in downtime or worse. A $1,000 inspection protects your business and your people.

Rigging inspection pricing has remained relatively stable over recent years. When pricing changes occur, they are typically driven by:

• Increases in fuel or travel costs.
• Shifts in insurance and liability expenses.
• Rising labor or certification requirements.

Note: All pricing changes are clearly communicated through updated, formal quotes.

• Formal quotes with port-to-port pricing.
• Purchase order billing structure.
• Discounts available for committed, recurring inspections.
• No hidden fees or bait-and-switch tactics.

Every Mazzella rigging inspection includes:

• Trained, experienced, and certified inspectors.
• Full compliance with applicable OSHA and ASME standards:
  • ASME B30.9, B30.10, B30.20, B30.21, B30.26
  • HST-2, OSHA 1926.502
• Inspection of all applicable rigging equipment:
  • Slings (synthetic, wire rope, alloy chain, mesh).
  • Below-the-hook devices.
  • All rigging hardware covered under ASME B30.26 and B30.10.
  • Manual hoists: chain falls, lever tools (not installed at height).
  • Personal fall protection equipment — harnesses, lanyards, SRLs, confined space tripods.
• Reporting of all inspected items: Pass / Fail.
• Tagging and removal of failed items — Repair / Scrap.
• Comprehensive digital inspection report (PDF).
• Clear documentation of compliance status by item.

We’ll work with you — but large last-minute changes or underreporting may result in scope-based quote adjustments.

Some ask, “Can we afford to do this?”

A better question: Can you afford not to? First and foremost documented periodic rigging inspections are required by law.

Neglecting required inspections creates:

• OSHA violations and fines.
• Increased failure rates.
• Denied insurance claims.
• Personal and company liability.
• Risk to your people.

If there’s an incident and you didn’t inspect — when you knew you had to — you’ve not only failed compliance, you’ve exposed yourself and your team.

Set your inspection up for success by:

• Submitting an accurate frontload count of rigging items by type.
• Removing any damaged or obsolete gear.
• Ensuring inspection zones are clean and accessible.
• Informing us of PPE, safety training, or escorted access requirements.
• Communicating inspection priorities (by department or area).

• 3,000+ inspections / year.
• Over 250,000+ rigging items inspected per year.
• Every major industry served — from steel mills to ski resorts.
• Full time inspection business. No sales pitches. Just documentation that protects your team.