{"id":376,"date":"2016-02-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-02-22T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/compliance-signs.local\/ensure-correct-rigging-procedures-for-safe-lifting\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:14:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T14:14:20","slug":"ensure-correct-rigging-procedures-for-safe-lifting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.compliancesigns.com\/blog\/ensure-correct-rigging-procedures-for-safe-lifting\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Points for Safe Rigging"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When heavy objects need to be lifted on a worksite, crews focus a significant amount of attention on the crane, hoist or other device that will make the lift. Something that\u2019s equally important, but rarely given as much thought, is the role of proper rigging in safe load handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several years ago, OSHA updated crane regulations after a series of high-profile crane accidents. Part of that change involved tightening rules related to rigging. After all, if the rigging is inadequate or fails, there usually isn\u2019t enough time to warn workers in the area. And when heavy loads fall, even if injuries aren\u2019t involved, the physical damage can be catastrophic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because safe rigging is so important, it\u2019s critical for crews involved with lifts – and those working in the immediate area – to become familiar with correct procedures for safe rigging. The safety experts at Safety Management Group<\/a> in Indianapolis shared information to help avoid rigging safety problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key points for safe rigging include:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n