Discover a revolutionary solution to elevate safety in lifting operations! The Crosby Group brings you a game-changing enhancement to self-locking hooks – introducing the STR Handle. Richard Berg, Assistant Product Manager at Kito Crosby, reveals the key to preventing costly and unnecessary hand injuries among riggers.

While self-locking hooks have transformed the lifting industry, the STR Handle takes safety to the next level. Statistics reveal that hand injuries result in significant lost-time injuries and hefty workers' compensation costs, emphasizing the urgent need for improved safety practices in below-the-hook operations.

Human hands are invaluable assets, used in every aspect of life. It's unacceptable for the industry to expose riggers to the risk of painful hand injuries. The Crosy article identifies two common types of injuries: pinch and crush, and strain, emphasizing the need for a proactive safety approach.

Delve into the history of self-locking hooks, introduced in the 1960s for enhanced safety on construction sites. The article underscores the proven benefits of self-locking hooks, highlighting their automatic closure feature during lifting.

Enter the spotlight – the STR Handle by Kito Crosby. This cutting-edge handle allows operators to open and close safety hooks without placing their hands inside, drastically reducing the risk of personal injury. Easy to mount without compromising hook integrity, the STR Handle ensures a safer and more efficient lifting experience.

The article concludes by emphasizing the overwhelmingly positive feedback received on the STR Handle. It urges industry professionals to consider the minimal cost of retrofitting handles compared to the potential economic and personal impact of hand injuries. Kito Crosby remains committed to comprehensive training initiatives, delivering over 1,800,000 people hours of content since 1991, ensuring a well-trained workforce harnesses the full benefits of the STR Handle for unparalleled safety with BK hooks. Elevate your lifting operations with Crosby – where safety meets innovation!

Read Crosby's full article here - https://news.thecrosbygroup.com/news/handle-on-safer-and-faster-lifting-operations

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Watch the video below where Richard demonstrates the handle and benefits.