Handbook of rigging

The Ultimate Guide to Designing and Operating Safe, Efficient Rigging SystemsRecent years have seen an abundance of changes in the rigging industry. This popular, hands-on reference brings you completely up to date on equipment, materials, systems, and regulations that affect your profession. Whether you are a maintenance technician, hoist operator, worksite foreman, or any other specialist requiring the use of rigging equipment, this comprehensive guide will help ensure that your projects are completed in a cost-effective manner, without sacrificing safety and efficiency.Inside this fully updated guide to rigging:A broader-than-ever look at lifting, hoisting, and scaffolding operationsBrand-new section covering the safe operation of equipment and rigging systems Up-to-date information on EPA and OSHA regulations governing the use of rigging equipmentDirectory of associations that publish research on safe riggingBibliography of references that cover related subjects concerning riggingHandbook of Rigging covers:Codes & StandardsOSHA UpdatesEngineering PrinciplesWorksite PreparationRigging Systems, Devices, and ToolsLifting & Hoisting MachineryScaffolding & LaddersProtective EquipmentSafety, Health, and Security MeasuresFire Prevention & ProtectionAdditional Resources