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“Never Saddle a Dead Horse”: Explained It’s a familiar-sounding phrase, but what does “never saddle a dead horse” mean? The phrase is a rhetorical device that relates to wire rope. Wire rope is an exceptionally versatile tool for heavy hoisting and pulling applications. With its high tensile strength, light weight, and flexibility, wire rope is […]

What is Pythagoras’ Theorem? We’re glad you asked! Pythagoras’ Theorem, also called the Pythagorean Theorem, is a geometry formula discovered by the ancient Greek mathematician Pythagoras sometime between 569 – 475 BC. The theorem states that the square of the hypotenuse of a right triangle is equal to the sum of the squares of the other […]

The Effect of Angles on Sling Capacities The effect of sling angles on sling capacity refers to how tension increases on each sling leg as the sling angle decreases from vertical. When sling angles become smaller, each sling leg must carry more force, which reduces the safe working capacity of the sling. Using slings at […]

5 Hand Chain Hoist Misuses You Need to Avoid One of the most commonly used pieces of lifting equipment is the hand chain hoist, also known as a chain fall. They are durable, portable, and designed to help crews lift and position heavy loads with controlled manual effort. However, even a rugged hand chain hoist […]

How to Properly Use Lifting Shackles Shackles come in many types and may be used in various rigging and load securement applications. However, as with all equipment, certain guidelines must be followed to ensure lifting shackle safety during operations! This blog post highlights some common “do’s and dont’s” when it comes to using lifting shackles. […]

Save Money and Time by Avoiding These Rigging Mistakes Rigging and lifting heavy loads is a necessary part of construction. As such, rigging is commonplace across multiple industries. Experienced riggers make lifting operations look easy, but the reality is far from it. Common rigging mistakes can be lethal, but are also avoidable. You may be […]

Rigger Requirements: What Makes a Qualified Rigger? Safe lifting starts long before the load leaves the ground. Every lift requires the right equipment, a sound lift plan, and personnel who understand how to rig the load correctly. That is why rigger requirements are an important part of jobsite safety and compliance. A rigger is responsible […]

Here’s How to Get the Correct Center of Gravity of a Load What is Center of Gravity? By definition, the center of gravity is a point from which the weight of a body or system may be considered to act. In rigging, the center of gravity of a load is the point within a load […]

5 Rigging Safety Rules Rigging is a common operation on many job sites, but it’s also a dangerous business if not done right. At LGH, we take safety seriously, and we hope you do too. That’s why we’ve devoted this blog post to rigging safety. This won’t cover everything you need to know about rigging, […]

Shackles, Swivel Hoist Rings, and Eyebolts: When to Use Rigging Hardware When it comes to rigging hardware, is one choice greater than another? In what situations are shackles not the right option? If your only readily available lifting beam would place angular forces on the lifting point, are eye bolts viable? In selecting hardware for […]