Safety is of the utmost importance whenever an operation requires lifting or securing a heavy object. In many cases, you will use a rigging chain. However, you need to use one with a suitable grade. Otherwise, you, your employees, and passersby are at risk of severe injury and possibly death. Read on for a comprehensive […]
Wire ropes are one of your most versatile options when you need to lift, secure, remove, or support items safely. However, you need to know how to install wire rope clips properly. Otherwise, you increase the risk of injury and property damage during construction. One improperly installed wire clip could cost you thousands of dollars […]
Fatal accidents and injuries on construction sites and workplaces have cost the USA approximately 5 billion dollars in healthcare, loss of income, and poor quality of life. And according to OSHA, the most common causes of death, dubbed the “Fatal Four,” are high falls, getting struck by equipment, getting trapped or caught between large items, […]
The most recent data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) shows that over half of all fatal crane injuries in the US involved the victim being hit by an object or equipment. Maintaining a safe workplace starts with buying the proper rigging equipment for the job. But, with hundreds of products on the […]
Falls are the leading cause of death in the construction industry, representing 1/3 of all on-the-job fatalities in the sector. A fall from any height can be dangerous, whether it’s from an open window, a scaffold, a ladder, or an aerial lift that travels multiple stories in the air. Although falls are a common hazard […]
Rigging and hoisting are some of the most dangerous jobs in a construction site. The latest data from the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) recorded a total of 297 crane-related deaths, or approximately 42 per year between 2011 to 2017. In lifting and rigging procedures, even the smallest mistake can immediately result in serious […]
Rigging Suppliers provide the rigging needs for all kinds of productions. They have a wide variety of rigging equipment and supplies at their disposal to handle any kind of production need. Rigging Suppliers are able to create custom rigs that fit specific project requirements from start to finish, from design through installation. What is rigging […]
