Mike Parnell

Block and tackle rigging and skidding loads via winch and snatch blocks are tried and true rigging systems which are still actively used in underground mining, ship repair, power utility…

Calculating Sling Legs When our instructors conduct rigging courses, they teach the participants a quick method to calculate the minimum size of length of slings for a given load using…

When overloads and shock loads occur in a rigging operation, the results can be deadly.  A failure of gear or equipment can take place at the time the over/shock load…

This is an excerpt from Mike Parnell’s analysis of OSHA’s New Construction Crane Rule: 29CFR1926.1400 Subpart CC. Signalperson – §1926.1428 This regulation now requires a level of knowledge that’s unprecedented…

Review: Be methodical in your approach to any rigging task. Research: Be a student of your profession.  Load and rigging data – Don’t start until you get it; don’t stop…

These are some of the key safety highlights we recommend that our clients keep in mind during there day-to-day rigging operations. When attaching a shackle to a load or a…