Tag Archives: Slings

Home made sling?

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

The question is does it look safe? According to the person who made it, they would say “YES”. My question to you is do you think it looks safe? Below are some pictures from recent sling inspection. There is one … Continue reading →

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Rigger 101

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

Congratulations to the newest addition to the rigging world. These students after calculation, measuring and determining the correct way to rig a load have joined the world of qualified riggers. On what was a very windy and cold day, they … Continue reading →

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Rigging, Calculations, Safe Lifting

Posted on December 30, 2016 by

There are so many things to Rigging. Many people can say they are riggers or know how to rig a load. But do you really know? Unless you can tie 5 knots, calculate loads, stress, angles, reduction factors, tension, you … Continue reading →

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RIGGING LEVEL 1 TRAINING

Posted on August 1, 2016 by

Rigging Level 1 Training Continue reading →

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Rigging Advanced Training

Posted on July 14, 2016 by

Spending a day with these gentleman in Greensboro, NC is always exciting and you never know what might happen. Very experienced crane operators and advanced rigging employees. Congratulations on making it fun and adventurous. Best wishes on your next rigging … Continue reading →

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Advanced Rigging

Posted on March 11, 2016 by

Week 2 came to a close, there was some serious rigging going on in Augusta, Georgia. Students said “they wanted more, so we gave em more”. More rigging, calculations, inspections, mobile cranes, slings, square roots, length times width, Pie, and … Continue reading →

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Basic Rigging Training

Posted on March 11, 2016 by

Week 1 of Basic Rigging was a success for many different groups of employees in Augusta, Georgia. These students really showed they wanted to learn about rigging for mobile cranes. Some of the things we spent time learning are listed … Continue reading →

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