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Shall or Should? Test your knowledge:

Remember, “shall” is a requirement and “should” is a recommendation. Test your knowledge below: Rigging equipment for material handling (shall? or should?) be inspected prior to use on each shift Defective rigging equipment (shall? or should?) be removed from service. Rigging equipment, when not in use, (shall? or should?) be removed from the immediate work [Read more…]

Sling Protection

Given the previous post, you now know that OSHA 1910.184(c)(7) states: “Slings shall be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads” There are many options to making certain that your slings are protected including corner guards, edge protectors, rubber hose, wear pads, and many others. Each is designed to either increase the [Read more…]

Product Spotlight CM 622 Lever Hoist – now in stock at all locations.

Standard Features & Benefits include: 3/4 & 1-1/2 Ton capacities (new shorter handle). 3 & 6 Ton capacities (standard handle). Metric Rated. Standard Lift up to 20 feet. Compact and portable design allow you to take this rugged hoist anywhere. Easily transported and rigged even in the smallest work spaces. Single-handed free chaining feature allows [Read more…]