ASME B30.16-2022: Updates & Revisions to the ASME B30.16 Standard
ASME B30.16 Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists helps set the standards for the lifting and rigging industry. It outlines maintenance,…
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What Are ASME’s Inspection Standards for Vacuum Lifting Devices?
What are the inspection requirements for vacuum lifting below-the-hook devices? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) sets the standard…
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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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ASME B30.20-2021: Updates & Revisions to the Below-The-Hook Standard
ASME B30.20 Below-The-Hook sets the standards for lifting. It outlines maintenance, training, safe use, and inspection criteria for all lifting…
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What Are the Requirements For an OSHA-Compliant Overhead Crane Inspection?
What is required to be examined during an OSHA-compliant overhead crane inspection? In this article, we outline the steps taken…
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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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Why Are Engineered Below-the-Hook Devices Better than Homemade Devices?
You may have dependable engineers on staff who are capable of making an in-house below-the-hook lifting device. However, doing so…
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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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A How-To Guide to Ordering HMPE Synthetic Rope Slings
Are you looking to order new HMPE synthetic rope slings to replace your current rigging gear? Here is a how-to…
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OSHA Inspection Series: How Can Lifting & Rigging Training Help with OSHA Compliance?
Having properly trained workers is one of the most important ways to avoid having incidents on the job site. To…
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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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Harrington RY Electric Wire Rope Hoists: History, Design, Best Fits
Why should you consider purchasing an RY Electric Wire Rope Hoist from Harrington? Simply put, after more than 150 years…
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