Often we discover that standard rigging will not provide sufficient load control and a custom system or device is required. Sometimes the designated lifting points on a load have been…
Two-crane lifts can present plenty of challenges. One of the first questions to ask is, “Can one crane make the lift?” If we discover that two cranes must be used,…
Using portions of ITI’s Journeyman Rigger’s Reference Card, determine the total force required to slide the steel based load across the concrete floor to its landing spot. Identify the amount…
Test your knowledge of OSHA regulations, ASME standards and manufacturer recommendations for usage. Synthetic & Roundslings 1. Why would a web sling be rejected from service if it feels hard…
When a load is being rigged for moving with a mobile crane, the crane operator can quickly estimate the slings and shackles required for the lift. Below you’ll notice Panel…
To select the proper size and rated capacity rigging equipment, the rigger depends on a number of sources of information. The rigger determines the minimum equipment necessary, then looks to…
To upright a load, precautions must be taken to avoid overloading any equipment, whether crane(s) or rigging gear. In this workshop we are given the load’s weight of 27,000 lbs.…
Often a winch is mounted to a column and used for utility rigging purposes in a general work area. With limited headroom and access for other material handling devices such…
Review the problems below and give your best answer. Compare your answers to the Answer Key below. 1. The rigger may exceed the rated capacity of wire tope slings and…
Just when we think all of the possible methods for rigging a particular load have been tried, along comes another system that requires consideration. Each system will fall into the…