Is Your Rigging at Risk? Experts Reveal Critical Inspection Tips

Consistent rigging inspections identify damaged equipment before failures occur, preventing accidents and injuries. Not only do they prevent accidents and injuries, but documented inspections are required for OSHA compliance and can help companies avoid costly fines.

"When you look at the failure criteria for any type of item you're looking at, alloy chain slings, it's obviously written, and it's objective. It tells you a gouge, it tells you a weld burn, it tells you heat damage. But when you start to look at them, it becomes subjective to the person, to the individual actually looking at it. What is a gouge to me, and what is a gouge to you? And how much of a gouge are you going to allow in service? And how much of a gouge am I going to allow?"

In this episode of Safety Factor, Inspection Managers Tom Horner and Bryan Holmgren of Mazzella explore the critical role of rigging inspections.

• Hear alarming stories of dangerous rigging found during inspections
• Learn what rigging inspection regulations and standards require
• Understand what to look for in an inspection company’s qualifications
• Discover common hurdles to starting an inspection program
• Get advice on how to build a compliant and defendable inspection process

For EHS leaders, safety managers, maintenance managers, and operations leaders, this episode delivers vital insights on establishing documented rigging inspection programs to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Guests:

• Tom Horner, Corporate Rigging Inspection Manager-Rigging Inspection Services at Mazzella
• Bryan Holmgren, Regional Rigging Inspection Manager-Rigging Inspection Services at Mazzella

Background Reading:

• OSHA Inspection Series: How Important Are Rigging Inspections?
• At least one periodic inspection of your rigging equipment is required every 12 months (at a minimum) per OSHA and ASME. Learn more about inspection frequencies and the factors that can affect the cost of a periodic rigging inspection. How Much Does an OSHA/ASME Compliant Rigging Inspection Cost?
• These four simple questions can help make your rigging inspection run as smooth as possible and avoid surprises and extra charges during the course of a third-party rigging inspection. How to Plan and Prepare for a Third-Party Rigging Gear Inspection
• How do I know if I received a good rigging inspection that keeps me in compliance with ASME standards? What Signs Will Show if My Rigging Inspection was ASME-Compliant?
• What to look for when selecting a third-party company to inspect your wire rope, chain slings, roundslings, and rigging hardware. How to Choose a Rigging Inspection Company for OSHA Compliance
• Sling Inspections, an online Lifting U™ course, is designed for anyone looking to learn how to inspect their lifting slings to OSHA & ASME standards. Mazzella Companies Launches Online Sling Inspection Course
• Depending on the severity of the operating environment and frequency of use, your business may choose to integrate a more thorough and more frequent rigging inspection program. How Often Must Slings and Other Rigging Equipment Be Inspected?
• Identifying and removing unsafe lifting and rigging equipment is critical to a safe work environment and avoiding accidents and costly fines. .css-j9qmi7{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-flex-direction:row;-ms-flex-direction:row;flex-direction:row;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1rem;margin-top:2.8rem;width:100%;-webkit-box-pack:start;-ms-flex-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:start;justify-content:start;padding-left:5rem;}@media only screen and (max-width: 599px){.css-j9qmi7{padding-left:0;-webkit-box-pack:center;-ms-flex-pack:center;-webkit-justify-content:center;justify-content:center;}}.css-j9qmi7 svg{fill:#27292D;}.css-j9qmi7 .eagfbvw0{-webkit-align-items:center;-webkit-box-align:center;-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;color:#27292D;}