The Pro Rigger

When towing or pulling a load up an incline the effort increases with the slope. Here are three key points that the rigging crew should address to ensure a successful…

Remember when we were kids and our parents and teachers taught us a little safety information about crossing a street? They said look left, then right, and then left again.…

In ASME B30.26-2010 Rigging Hardware volume, we recently added LID’s (load indicating devices) as the new Chapter 6. These are detachable weighing devices; generally known as dynamometers, crane scales or…

Deciding how to rig a load is an important step to achieving load control. An important factor to also consider is that the sling’s capacity can vary greatly depending on…

Estimating a load’s approximate weight is always an important part of any rigger’s checklist and must be done before choosing the rigging system. Have some fun and calculate the approximate…

A non-injury accident recently occurred.  ITI was asked to investigate and deliver a report of findings concerning the circumstances.  A pipe (3” walls, 72,000 lbs) was being placed into position on…

The third installment in the OSHA Construction Crane Rule (29CFR1926.1400 Subpart CC) Series gives viewers an understanding of 29CFR1926.1417- Operations. Topics discussed include operations of cranes, responsibilities of the operator…

Load control is an important issue to address any time a rigging task is undertaken.  There are many questions which must be answered before a rigger can choose the safest…

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…