Winter Wear on Rigging & Lifting Equipment: What Cold Weather Does to Your Gear
Cold weather can be hard on lifting gear. Steel, fiber, and other materials can react to freezing temperatures and the winter elements. On busy jobsites, this can be easy to overlook. Winter rigging safety starts with understanding that your equipment does not perform the same in January as it does in July.
Lifting Equipment Inspection Requirements: OSHA vs. ASME (And What Jobsites Miss Most)
When it comes to inspections for lifting equipment, many teams mistakenly relate to lifting equipment inspection as a checkbox. Something you do once, file away, and move on. Other times, there is confusion around what’s mandatory and what practices are simply recommended.
Tow Straps vs. Recovery Straps: Which Is Better for You?
When a vehicle is stuck or broken down, having the right equipment for the job makes all the difference. Tow straps and recovery straps are two common tools for these situations, but they serve different purposes. Understanding the distinctions between them is essential for safe and effective vehicle recovery.
How to Stay Protected with Personal Fall Arrest Systems
Working at heights comes with inherent risks, which is why a personal fall arrest system (PFAS) is essential in many industrial and construction settings. A PFAS is a set of equipment designed to safely stop a person from falling and reduce the force of impact. These systems are commonly used when working on scaffolding, rooftops, ladders, or any elevated surfaces where fall hazards exist.
Fire Prevention: Essential Things to Know
Fire safety is a critical part of any construction or industrial worksite. With the presence of flammable materials, heavy equipment, and electrical systems, the risk of fire is always there, and its effects can be devastating. Implementing fire prevention measures is necessary to protect lives, property, and productivity. Staying proactive with fire safety ensures compliance with OSHA standards and helps maintain a safe working environment.
Chain Mesh Slings: How to Use and Inspect
Need something that’s heat resistant and works with tough loads? Chain mesh slings, also called metal mesh slings, are up to the challenge of working with abrasive or high-heat loads. Because they can resist abrasion and cutting, they are more durable than nylon or wire rope slings. Metal mesh slings can firmly grip loads without experiencing extensive stretching.
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