Rigging Training Workshop: Accident Investigation
In this issue of the Professional Rigger, let's evaluate an accident. Read the case study ...
Rigging Training Workshop: 2-Hook Pick
Any time 2-hook pick is made, the crew needs to determine the weight carried by each ...
Rigging Crossword Puzzle
A sincere "Thank You" to our steadfast readers and supporters, who over the years have ...
Rigging Training Workshop - Rig Right, Load Right!
This workshop requires the reader to consider the CG (center of gravity) of a load and ...
Rigging Training Workshop: Determine CG
A crew must load out a short bridge column which will be used in a creek bed to support ...
Crane & Rigging Training Quiz
Note: this post was updated in June 2024
What’s so Good about Crane and Rigging Training?
Every once in a while I pause and wonder, “Is what I’m doing, really worth it?” “Will ...
Rigging Training Workshop: Center of Gravity & Load Tension
Many things affect the distribution of weight being lifted at various pick points on a ...
Rigging Training Workshop: Lift and Turn
A fairly simple method to upright a load is to lift with a crane while moving ...
Custom Lifting Devices Can Help Solve Rigging Challenges
Often we discover that standard rigging will not provide sufficient load control and a ...