Several components make up an effective yet safe rigging system. One slight mistake could spell disaster, resulting in the loss of an expensive load, lifting equipment, or even the life of a crew ...

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Cranes are a marvel of engineering. But, overhead crane accidents cause around 175 severe injuries and nearly 45 fatalities every year, according to the Bureau of Labor ...

Rud utilised a ‘loop-around’ principle to safely secure a transport trolley and counter weight “The subject of load securing is becoming an increasingly critical issue for the heavy haul industry. In ...

Crane rigging is crucial to construction and industrial projects, but can be among the most dangerous. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hundreds of injuries and deaths involving ...

Master rigger Mike Parnell walks up to a rack and picks up what looks like a giant rubber band. In reality, it is a 10-ft-long, 2-in.-wide lifting sling made of thin, yellow nylon webbing. Parnell ...