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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 […]

As one of the most used pieces of portable rigging equipment, gantries would be one of the most misused pieces of equipment. Here are seven horrible mistakes made using aluminum gantries.

7 Reasons to Rent a Spreader Bar for Your Next Lift A spreader bar for lifting helps distribute load forces, maintain proper sling angles, and protect lifting points from damaging horizontal stress. For long-span lifts, multi-point picks, or loads with sensitive attachment points, a spreader bar (also known as a spreader beam) can provide a […]

How to Use a Spreader Bar: Modular Spreader Setup Videos from LGH Learning how to use a spreader bar starts with understanding the equipment, the load, and the rigging setup. In lifting and rigging, the terms “spreader bar” and “spreader beam” are often used interchangeably. At LGH, many of these systems are modular spreader beams. […]

How Do Spreader Beams Work? The Science Behind Modular Spreader Beams   Spreader beams are common throughout the lifting and rigging industry, especially when crews need to lift large, long, wide, or awkward loads. But how do spreader beams work, and why can a hollow modular beam support extremely heavy loads? The answer comes down […]

This blog series will focus entirely on some of the uses, benefits, and limitations of the various sling hitches and where you would find them in use in the field.

Chain Come Along Safety: Common Misuses and How to Prevent Them Chain come alongs, commonly known as lever hoists, are among the most versatile lifting and pulling tools used across construction, maintenance, industrial, and mechanical projects. Their compact design, precise load control, and ability to perform horizontal, vertical, or angled pulls make them an essential […]