Transcription of Rigging Fundamentals 101 (Rigging Hardware & Slings)
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TOWER TIMES MARCH APRIL 20171 When it comes to load handling activities which includes lifting, individuals assigned to the various load handling tasks should at minimum know the basic Rigging Fundamentals before using Rigging Hardware such as shackles, hooks, links, rings, wire rope clips, turnbuckles, snatch blocks and slings . Knowing the Fundamentals is critical to ensuring that those individuals working in and around telecommuni-cation structures go home safe at the end of the day. This article consists of a series of Rigging fundamental questions to answer before the load handling activity begins, while at the same time imparting some stan-dard information pertinent to the industry. Note: This article, however, is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and does not attempt to cover all Rigging Fundamentals involved with all telecommunica-tion structure load handling activities that may involve the structures, mounts, antennas, gin poles, winches, hoists, helicopter and special engineered are some of the KEY QUESTIONS to answer before the load handling activity begins: 1.
WSTDA (Web Sling and Tie Down Association) is also an excellent source of information for synthetic slings. 13. IS THE HITCH APPROPRIATE FOR THE LOAD? If not already pre-determined in the lift plan, the competent rigger or qualified person must determine the best method to attach the slings to the load. In rigging, there are three basic hitches.
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