Mike Parnell

Every once in a while I pause and wonder, “Is what I’m doing, really worth it?” “Will there be people who really benefit from this training?” “Are we all helping…

Many things affect the distribution of weight being lifted at various pick points on a load: Where the slings or lifting attachments are secured in relationship to the load’s CG.…

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…