Safety

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…

The Specialized Carriers and Rigging Association (SC&RA) and Equipment Training Solutions, LLC (ETS) have rolled out a comprehensive Rigger Safety Training Course. The course closely follows American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) B30.9, B30.10, B30.23, B30.26, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 1910.184 and 1926.251, and various industry publications. An easy-to-use, interactive CD-ROM incorporates:

Two fact sheets have recently been posted to the OSHA Web site to provide assistance complying with Subpart CC of the cranes and derricks in construction final rule. The cranes-qualified-rigger-factsheet* fact sheet is a guide for determining if a worker is qualified to properly rig the load for a particular job.

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…

While the labour ministry completes its review of a tower crane collapse in Thornhill, Ont. in which the operator escaped with only minor injuries, all eyes are on crane safety in Ontario.

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…

It is necessary to get crane certification Maryland. A new rule has come out regarding it from OSHA. It includes new requirements for those who operate cranes. The rules regarding crane operation have not changed since 1971. That is forty years without a change, and the construction industry saw the need to update those rules, in terms of safety.

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…