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

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 […]

Protect Your Barriers and Save Time with a Wall Clamp or Barrier Lift In the rigging world, there’s rarely one right way to lift a load. Each job site brings its own challenges—from limited space and awkward lifting points to the size, shape, and surface of the object itself. Concrete road barriers are a perfect […]

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 […]

Synchronous Jacking Options – Which System is Most Precise? Synchronous jacking is a simple concept in nature: raising an object or structure at the same time to avoid causing damage or failure. There are several methods to achieve varying levels of synchronization. The key is determining the degree of precision necessitated by the project. Simple […]

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 your lift, the project or lift plan tend to dictate the […]

What are the advantages of lever hoists and when should you use them? With the versatility of chain come-a-longs and griphoists, you may be able to save a job where standard hand chain hoists are not an option. Take a deeper look at some practical applications and what sets lever hoists apart.

When making a mechanical move, air skates can provide a great alternative to decrease the force required to make the move. But when is the right time to use them?