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Top OSHA & ASME Rigging Requirements Every Crew Should Know (and How CERTEX Helps You Stay Compliant)
When a lift goes right, no one notices. When it goes wrong, everyone does. The fastest way to keep jobs on...
Rigging Failures in the News: What Went Wrong and How to Prevent It
In lifting and rigging operations, equipment failure can be just as deadly and disruptive as operator error. At...
HOW TO BUILD A CULTURE OF RIGGING SAFETY — BEYOND THE TOOLBOX TALK
In the rigging and lifting industry, safety isn’t just a checklist item — it’s a shared mindset. While toolbox...
Partner Spotlight: Elephant – Where Family Values Meet Lifting Excellence
When you walk into Elephant Lifting Products’ office in Gonzales, Louisiana—the “Jambalaya Capital of the...
FIVE SIGNS IT’S TIME TO REPLACE RIGGING EQUIPMENT
Rigging equipment is the backbone of safe lifting operations. Over time, even the toughest gear wears down, and the...
CHOOSING THE RIGHT RIGGING HARDWARE FOR THE JOB
Shackles, Slings, and Hooks Explained When it comes to rigging, using the right hardware isn’t just a matter of...
Partner Spotlight: CALDWELL — LIFTING THE IMPOSSIBLE
What do a towering dinosaur fossil, a NASA lunar lander, and a highly specialized cryomodule component from a particle...
UNDERSTANDING LOAD LIMITS: DON’T GUESS, KNOW THE FACTS
Why Load Limits Matter When it comes to lifting, safety isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of every...
The Smart Choice: Why Testing and Repairing Rigging Equipment Pays Off
When it comes to rigging equipment, safety, reliability, and performance are non-negotiable. But replacing gear every...
Seasonal Rigging Tips: How to Prep Your Gear for Extreme Weather
When you're lifting, hauling, or securing heavy loads, your rigging gear is only as good as its condition. Extreme...
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: WIRECO — DRIVING PROGRESS AROUND THE WORLD
When it comes to lifting, hoisting, and moving the world’s heaviest loads, performance matters. And so does...
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: PELICAN ROPE — A LEGACY OF INNOVATION AND SAFETY
At CERTEX, we believe strong partnerships are the backbone of strong solutions. That’s why we’re proud to spotlight...
THE VALUE OF RIGGING TRAINING: CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS AND WHAT TO LOOK FOR
WHY CERTIFIED TRAINING PAYS OFF IN SAFETY, PERFORMANCE, AND ROI In the construction, industrial, mining,...
BREAKING DOWN THE NUMBERS: INDUSTRY STATISTICS THAT PROVE THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY
When it comes to rigging and lifting operations, safety isn't just a best practice—it's a necessity. Beyond the...
UNDERSTANDING LOAD TESTING: WHY IT’S CRUCIAL FOR RIGGING EQUIPMENT
When it comes to rigging equipment, safety and reliability aren't optional—they're essential. Whether lifting heavy...
The Fundamentals of Rigging Safety: What Every Operator Should Know
Rigging is a critical component of lifting operations in industries ranging from construction and manufacturing to...
Partner Spotlight: PYRAMEX — Gear with a Greater Purpose
On a job site in Iowa, construction worker P.J. Henderson fell 44 feet. It’s the kind of accident that usually ends in...
Staying Safe on the Job and the Importance of Industrial Rescue Courses
As an industrial worker, safety should always be your top priority. Unfortunately, accidents can happen even in the...
Why Fall Safety Training Should Be a Top Priority for Your Workplace
Fall safety training is an essential aspect of workplace safety that should never be overlooked. According to the...
Why Fall Safety Training Should Be a Top Priority for Your Workplace
Why Fall Safety Training Should Be a Top Priority for Your Workplace Fall safety training is an essential aspect of...
Safety Systems For Fall Protection: What Employers Need to Know
Safety first! When on the job, it benefits everybody to put employee safety before everything else. A fall protection...
A Short History of Fall Protection Equipment
It's no secret that fall protection equipment has come a long way to adapt to the ever-changing workplace. Safety...
Round Slings 101: Some Basic Specifications
CERTEX, USA has been manufacturing synthetic web slings for over 30 years, so our team understands what high standards...
OSHA Fall Protection Training: 3 Important Fall Protection Items
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) uses a three step process to save lives on the job: plan,...
Safety Lessons from Across the Pond and How the British Regulate Lifting Equipment
The British regulations for the proper use and inspection of lifting gear may not apply here in the colonies, but they...
3 Important Safety Aspects to Consider for Construction Workers
If you're beginning a career as a construction worker, it's important to fully understand the potential risks. Most...
Understanding Best Safety Practices for the Material Handling Industry
While it might not seem like material handling requires much dangerous work, that's a dangerous assumption. Especially...
A Short Checklist for Using Personal Fall Protection Equipment
Without any fall arrest or safety equipment, a person can easily fall upwards of seven feet in two-thirds of a second....
Lifting Shackles: A Brief Guide
Shackles and other lifting gear have been used in our industry for many years. And although worker injuries and...
5 Tips for Safe Web Sling Use
Moving construction materials is one of the first steps of any major construction process, aside from planning of...
The Dangers of the Workplace: Review Your Fall Arrest Equipment
Working in any field that requires you to work on scaffolding can be dangerous. Fall injuries happen much too often in...
If you are in the Construction Industry Make Sure to Follow These Safety Tips
Construction work is often defined as one of the most dangerous professions. After all, the job includes lifting...
An Intro to Common Rigging Supplies
Companies in various industries rely on lifting gear and rigging equipment to move cargo on a job site. Employees must...
Comparing the Different Kinds of Fall Protection Systems
There's a basic three-step process that all OSHA fall protection guidelines adhere to: plan, provide, and train. These...
A Short Guide to Understanding Fall Prevention and Protection on Construction Sites
OSHA uses a three step method to prevent falls and save lives on construction sites: plan, provide, and train. These...
5 Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in the Summer Months
With the warm weather approaching, it's crucial to start thinking of the hot summer heat and how it can pose some...
5 Essential Safety Tips for Construction Sites
29 Sep 1932 --- Construction workers eat their lunches atop a steel beam 800 feet above ground, at the building...
Who Sets Safety Standards for Rigging Equipment?
In the rigging industry, there are a variety of relevant associations that set standards, and specific requirements...
Looking for the Best Rigging Safety Advice? Then Listen to the Pros…
When your clients trust you to provide the best lifting and rigging equipment Phoenix, AZ has ever seen, you become...
4 Tips for Picking Out the Right Lifting Products and Rigging Equipment
Choosing both the proper rigging equipment and lifting products ensures that your workplace is as safe as possible....
Community, Construction Know-How, and Rigging Hardware Help to Rebuild a Home
As an ordained minister living in Scotia, NY, Kent Busman often helps others in their times of need. But at the start...
The Small Business Owners Guide To OSHA Fall Protection Training in 2016
“Lunch atop a Skyscraper (New York Construction Workers Lunching on a Crossbeam)” is one of the most famous images in...
Don’t Know Slings from Hoists? Learn These Essential Rigging Supplies Terms
Plenty of companies know the importance of having properly trained and certified workers in order to meet the...
Have Questions About Rigging Certification for Your Industry? Get Your Answers Here
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets the standards for all industries in the U.S. to ensure...
The Safe and Efficient Benefits of Round Slings
For construction workers, avoiding being struck by objects is one of the most preventable risks of the job if done...
Falls, Trips And Slips: Preventing Injury In The Workplace
Where would we be without the construction industry? Thanks to hardworking people from all walks of life, we’re...
The Must-Have Equipment For Safe And Productive Construction
Earlier this summer, a team of construction workers uncovered a gold-filled tomb while preparing ground in Nanjing,...
Don’t Neglect Safety During Summer Construction
It’s summer. That’s all well and good, but that doesn’t mean construction projects come to a halt. Summer weather,...
5 Guidelines for Keeping Construction Employees Safe at the Workplace
Safety in the workplace is essential for those in the construction industry. Due to the dangerous nature of their...