Who are America’s Top Mill-Duty Crane Manufacturers?
This article looks at America's leading mill-duty overhead crane manufacturers.
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How Do You Provide Fall Protection Around Overhead Cranes?
Learn how to plan, install, and benefit from adding fall protection systems near overhead cranes.
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Top Five Myths About Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
Safety requirements for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms are often misunderstood by workers. We debunk five common myths in this article.
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Seven Common Mistakes When Using Crane Rope, and How to Fix Them
Crane ropes are often mishandled on jobsites. Find out how to extend their life and avoid common mistakes in this…
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A Complete Guide to Jib Cranes: Common Designs and Key Features
This article tells you everything you should know about jib cranes, including different types of systems and the benefits they…
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How to Maximize Your Warehouse Space
Before spending millions of dollars on a warehouse expansion, learn about ways to rethink your layout approach, including vertical integration.
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The Ultimate Rigging Equipment Markings Guide
This article takes a deep dive into the required markings for all major rigging equipment.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Overhead Crane Maintenance Strategies Explained: Reactive, Preventive, and Predictive
A practical comparison of reactive, preventive, and predictive approaches to reduce downtime and cost.
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How Much Does an OSHA/ASME Compliant Rigging Inspection Cost?
Get a transparent look at how much a rigging inspections cost, the factors that affect the pricing, and why compliance…
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Why Should You Buy Below-the-Hook Devices and Overhead Cranes Together
Learn the long-term benefits of integrating a below-the-hook lifting device with your overhead crane.
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What Is Bridge Speed on an Overhead Crane, and Why Does It Matter?
Learn how bridge speed impacts safety, productivity, cost, and crane system design across industries.
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Class 1 vs. Class 2 Self-Retracting Lifelines (SRLs): What’s the Difference, and Which One Do You Need?
Learn the key differences between Class 1 and Class 2 SRLs under ANSI standards, how fall clearance impacts safety, and…
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Trends That Will Shape the Lifting and Rigging Industry in 2026
Learn the top lifting and rigging industry trends for 2026, including AI, energy infrastructure growth, inspections, automation, and workforce challenges.
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How to Perform a Pre-Use Overhead Crane Inspection
This article walks through the purpose of a pre-use inspection, how it differs from other inspection types, and a clear,…
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Four Ways to Plan and Prepare for a Mazzella Third-Party Rigging Inspection (2026)
This article provides an overview of what you should know to prepare for a third-party rigging inspection.
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What Is a Snatch Block? How It Works and When to Use One
This article explains what a snatch block is, how it works, when to use one, and how you can get the…
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Should You Repair or Replace Your Below-the-Hook Lifting Device?
Learn the major factors that determine whether your BTH device is repairable, what drives costs, how lifecycle affects your decision,…
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Carbon vs. Alloy Chain: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
This article breaks down the differences between carbon and alloy chain, which type is used for overhead lifting, and how…
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How Much Does a Lifeline Inspection Cost?
Learn how much a lifeline inspection costs, what affects pricing, and when you need a Professional Engineer review.
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A Dictionary of Fall Protection Terms
Learn the most common fall protection terms and definitions used in OSHA and ANSI standards. Use this dictionary to train…
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