Tag Archives: Slings

Service Truck Mobile Crane Training

Posted on July 26, 2018 by

As we entered our second week of Service Truck Mobile Crane Training, new and experienced service technicians joined in the training program for James River Equipment. These technicians work on many different types of heavy equipment and are very skilled … Continue reading →

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Construction company goes Rigging

Posted on June 28, 2018 by

What does a construction company and rigging have in common? Answer lots of things. MB Haynes a reputable company that provides many different services all came together in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina to practice their rigging skills. MB … Continue reading →

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Rigging Level 1

Posted on June 26, 2018 by

What an honor it was to witness a great group of construction workers honing their rigging skills. North Carolina has a great construction company called Vannoy working on the roads and highways. They all showed patience, skill and mentoring during … Continue reading →

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Rigging for Talley Metals

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

Working in a metals plant involves many different styles of cranes, slings, rigging hardware and knowledge. Rigging a load to the overhead crane or mobile crane requires precise movements but also requires adequate knowledge of calculating the weight of the … Continue reading →

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Rigging Training for Paper

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

It was a pleasure to provide several weeks of Overhead Crane Operator and Rigging Training to dedicated operators of mobile and overhead cranes. Learning about crane inspections, calculating loads, measuring sling tension, inspecting slings & rigging hardware were just a … Continue reading →

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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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