Resources

How To Properly Fit and Inspect an Ultra-Safe Pillow-Flex Harness

In this video, we teach you how to adjust and properly fit an Ultra-Safe Pillow-Flex Harness.

How Do You Extend the Service Life of an Industrial Wire Rope?

Kent Richardson is a Lifting Specialist from Mazzella out of Detroit, Michigan and he's here to explain how you can…

How to Inspect a Synthetic Rope Sling to OSHA and ASME Standards

Proper inspection of your synthetic rope slings for damage or irregularities, prior to each use, is the best way to…

Can I Repair a Damaged Latch on a Sling Hook or Crane Hook?

Adam Franz is a Regional Sales Manager with Mazzella Companies, and he's here to answer some questions about ordering replacement…

What Are the ABCs of Personal Fall Protection?

In this video, we're covering the ABC's of personal fall protection equipment.

Is Grade 70 Chain Recommended for an Overhead Lift?

Levi Jabben is a Sales Specialist with Mazzella Lifting Technologies based out of Oklahoma City. He's here to answer some…

How to Inspect a Metal Mesh Sling to OSHA and ASME Standards

Learn how to inspect a metal mesh sling—also commonly referred to as wire mesh—to OSHA and ASME standards in the…

How Do I Stay on Top of Lifting and Rigging Industry Standards?

Lili Radu, P.E. is a Chief Engineer working with the Below-the-Hook department here at Mazzella Companies. She's here to answer…

Can I Use a Chart Instead of a Sling Tag to Determine Working Load Limit?

Al Abel is a winner of the 2018 Crane Hot Line Corporate Top Trainer Award and is a Lifting Specialist…

Do Alloy Chain Slings Need to Be Proof Tested Every Year?

Nick Skoczen works with Mazzella Lifting Technologies out of Lakeland, Florida. He's here to answer some of the questions you…

Top 5 Fall Protection Hazards on the Job Site [Infographic]

How to Dispose of Damaged Rigging Gear [Guide]

Did you know that OSHA, ASME, ANSI, WSTDA, AWRF and other professional organizations don't provide clear direction on what to…

10 Things to Consider When Designing an Overhead Crane [Checklist]

Lifting and Rigging Site Assessment [Guide]

Do you have that nagging feeling that your lifting and rigging program isn't in compliance with OSHA and ASME standards?

Lifting and Rigging Best Practices [Infographic]

Never Gamble With Your Safety! Don't take risks...be a rigger with a plan. Good crane operation and good rigging practices…

A Guide to Overhead Crane Upgrades and Modernizations [e-book]

It can be frustrating to feel like you're stuck with an expensive crane system that's become unreliable, unsafe, and outdated…

Bridge Crane Quote Comparison Tool

The most important thing you can do when purchasing an overhead crane is to partner with a reliable overhead crane…

Overhead Crane Pre-Inspection [Checklist]

So, you've hired a third-party company to come on-site and inspect your overhead cranes to make sure that you're in…

Overhead Crane Operator Daily Inspection [Checklist]

Provide your shift supervisors and crane operators with a copy of this daily inspection checklist to use prior to each…

Job Safety Analysis & Working at Height Risk Assessment [Bundle]

One of the first things that you can do to help keep your job site safe is to begin identifying…

Top 10 Safety Tips for Working at Height [Infographic]

Safety at Heights Matters! Do you know how to identify, control, and plan for potential fall hazards?

Overhead Cranes: From Top to Bottom [e-book]

Are you looking to buy your first overhead crane system, add another crane, or replace an existing crane so that…

A Guide to Sling Inspections and OSHA & ASME Standards [e-book]

Learn How To Inspect Your Slings for OSHA & ASME Compliance! Do you know who's supposed to be inspecting your…

Lifting & Rigging Inspection Frequencies & Records [Guide]

It can be frustrating and confusing to keep track of the ASME standards related to each specific piece of rigging…