How to Avoid OSHA Citations: Spot Compliance Gaps Before OSHA Does
When OSHA shows up on your job site, what they find can cost you in fines, delays, and serious setbacks. The reality is that most violations related to training and […]
Inspections Aren’t Just Paperwork: What Inspectors Find in the Field
When most companies think about equipment inspections, especially crane and rigging inspections, they think about compliance. A checklist that needs to be completed. A report that gets filed away. Something required to […]
Not All Tons Are Equal: Why Shackle Markings Matter
When it comes to rigging hardware—especially shackles—understanding the markings on the gear is critical. One of the most common sources of confusion? The word and markings for “ton.” While it […]
Shackles 101
Shackles are the little (or big) workhorses of the industry. They are used to connect slings and other rigging to loads. While commonly used, they are also commonly abused and […]
10 Tips For Wire Rope Inspection
Periodic wire rope inspection is a key factor in keeping your mobile crane operations in working order. Here are some tips to help keep both the operator and inspector safe […]
Wire Rope Clips 101
Wire Rope Clips can have lots of helpful uses – they are a simple fitting that can be easily used in the field or shop. Sometimes called a u-bolt or […]
When A “Simple” Repair Turns Costly
Recently we were at a client’s location, demonstrating how to perform a pre-use inspection and noticed an outrigger box and pin had received repairs. The instructor asked the class if […]
From This to That: Sling Fabrication
Several weeks ago Crane Tech identified a need for a new 3-leg bridle for our test weight to replace the nylon versions. So we contacted Certified Slings & Supply™ to […]
4 Points on Inspections
We were recently asked, “Is it is required to have a third-party perform OSHA inspections on cranes?” and thought the response was worth sharing with others. Our answer was: “OSHA […]
Why is Initial Rigging Inspection Important?
When purchasing new rigging, Crane Tech cannot stress enough the importance of an initial inspection before any rigging is placed into service! How do YOU KNOW it is what the […]