One of the rigger’s most important tasks is determining weight for civil rigging, specifically the weight of the load. This is the first critical step in planning a successful and…
After a rigger determines the weight of a load, the next critical step in planning a safe and successful lift is determining the centre of gravity (COG). If the COG is not…
Inspecting civil rigging should be something every rigger nows how to do. They also need to be able to check their equipment with confidence to determine whether it is safe…
Riggers need to be aware of various types of hitches, so that they can determine which configuration is best for the particular load they are lifting. The four main categories of…
TOP EIGHT REASONS TO USE A CONCRETE BUCKET We’re talking about a concrete bucket under the hook of a crane, whether a tower crane or a mobile crane. Either way, these buckets…
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British Columbia’s Anti-Collision – Zoning Control Systems Regulation Update
In March 2023, WorkSafeBC will implement new regulations for tower cranes in B.C. that will require the use of anti-collision/zoning systems. This development comes in response to newer technology that…
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8 Reasons to Use a Crane Concrete Bucket – That You Wouldn’t Have Thought Of
TOP EIGHT REASONS TO USE A CONCRETE BUCKET We’re talking about a concrete bucket under the hook of a crane, whether a tower crane or a mobile crane. Either way, these buckets…
ROSSLAND RESCUE – BIGFOOT CORE VALUES AT WORK “We had a concrete pour scheduled for Friday before the long weekend,” said Justin Tanguay, of DJM Contracting in Rossland, B.C., “but our crane…
A Canadian first: Graham uses gantry cranes for major bridge repair GRAHAM CONSTRUCTION — Gantry cranes mounted on steel beams and trusses over the North Saskatchewan River carry away pieces…
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Goldhofer FTV 300 Blade Transport Device Moves Wind Turbines Up Tough Terrain
August 30, 2016 – The route to the Viento Blanco Wind Farm in Guatemala is 10 kilometers long and leads past an active volcano. It follows a narrow winding mountain…
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