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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 […]

Why the Griphoist is One of the Most Underrated Tools in Your Rigging Arsenal When it comes to lifting and pulling in tight or unconventional spaces, the Griphoist—also known as a Tirfor, Tractel Griphoist, or grip hoist—offers unmatched flexibility. Often overlooked in favor of electric or chain-driven alternatives, the Griphoist delivers reliable performance in environments […]

Tools You May Not Know We Rent: Collector Hoist Rings for Heavy, Complex Lifts One of the more unique and specialized tools in the LGH rental fleet is the 16-point collector ring—a heavy-duty rigging solution designed for complex, circular lifts like domes, tanks, and vessels. This lifting hoist ring was custom-built for LGH in 2016 […]

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, […]

How a Rigging Triangle Plate Enhances Balance, Reduces Tension, and Saves Headroom Continuing from our ongoing series, the LGH Tri-Link rigging sling triangle plate, also known as a triangle lifting plate or triangle spreader plate, is a compact, powerful tool that equalizes and balances multi-leg sling setups. It keeps loads stable and can work as […]

As research develops and new information is continually uncovered, the guidelines and policies regarding COVID-19 continue to evolve, and it can be hard to keep up. If you’ve been hearing a blur of information about 100 employees, vaccine mandates, OSHA, and SCOTUS, but you haven’t been able to follow along, keep reading for a summary […]

Jersey Barrier Lifting Clamp: A Better Way to Move Concrete Barriers In the rigging world, there is rarely one right way to lift a load. Each jobsite brings its own challenges, from limited space and awkward lifting points to the size, shape, weight, and surface condition of the object being moved. Concrete road barriers are […]

Reflecting on this past year, there is a lot to be proud of and still room for growth. As a nation, we’ve been through a great deal since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic back in March 2020. As a company, we’ve weathered through everything from total shutdowns to heightened restrictions in every area we […]

Synchronized Lifting Systems: Choosing the Right Jacking Setup Synchronized lifting is the process of raising a load, structure, or piece of equipment from multiple points at the same time. The goal is to keep the load controlled and level throughout the lift, helping reduce the risk of twisting, binding, structural stress, or damage. Also known […]