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Why are there so many rigging problems in my shop?
Understanding the most common rigging problems (and why they occur) is the first step in learning how to prevent them in your shop. Failing to check for simple things like the capacity of a shackle or the weight of the load are common, but preventable mistakes.
What happens if you don’t inspect your rigging?
Failure to regularly inspect rigging equipment for damage, defects, or deformities can lead to equipment failure and a failed lift. All rigging equipment and hardware must be regularly inspected. The term, Frequent Inspection, refers to the daily, or pre-shift, hands-on inspection of hardware, slings, and all fastenings and attachments.
How to know if you have a serious eye problem?
Change in iris color. Crossed eyes. Dark spot in the center of your field of vision. Difficulty focusing on near or distant objects. Double vision. Dry eyes with itching or burning. Episodes of cloudy vision. Excess discharge or tearing.
What happens to your eyesight as you age?
With age, the eyes’ ability to stay lubricated starts to wane. This can leave eyes feeling irritated, sticky, dry, or gritty. The lens of the eye can become less elastic. Night vision may also start to suffer, which can pose problems when driving at night.
Why is load control so important in rigging?
Failing to maintain proper load control is a common problem in rigging because, even if a load is perfectly rigged according to its weight, the lift could fail and cause serious injury and damage if not properly controlled. Rigging and maintaining load control is a complicated process that requires careful and educated planning.
What are some common mistakes a rigger can make?
One of the most common mistakes a rigger can make is not using the correct sling, device, or hitch for the lift application. While there are endless rigging scenarios, let’s go through a couple examples. In the image shown above, using a single choker hitch was probably not the best choice as the long pipe easily slid out of the sling.
Do you have to inspect your rigging before use?
For severe or special service applications, rigging equipment should be inspected before each use. Another common problem is that, although they know to regularly inspect the equipment, the rigger does not know what exactly to inspect for during their daily inspections.